It’s not easy keeping the romance alive with four kids; it’s work. Like, actual work. But it’s totally worth it. In honor of Valentine’s Day I thought I’d share something romantic and swoon-worthy. But, I have four kids so I’m going to share something practical and definitely relatable. I’ll start with the math, because nothingContinue reading “Married With (4!) Kids: Teamwork and Date Nights”
Friday Favorites: 5 Things I Cannot Live Without
It’s Friday! Can I get an amen for the best day of the week? I know other people prefer Saturday to Friday because it’s a full day of relaxation and fun, but there’s something I love a lot about Fridays. Perhaps it’s my lazy Friday afternoons. I work to meet all my deadlines andContinue reading “Friday Favorites: 5 Things I Cannot Live Without”
Weekend Recap: 24 Hours in NYC
Who doesn’t love a good weekend? Cheers to fun Friday nights, amazing Saturdays, and Sunday Funday. I sat down here to tell you what my ideal weekend looks like, and I find myself unable to do it. There are too many things I love most about weekends to break it all down into one perfectContinue reading “Weekend Recap: 24 Hours in NYC”
25 Things You Don’t Know About Me
Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter…between the numerous social media outlets where we can post photos, quick snippets, and thought-provoking content, what’s left about me you don’t already know? You know I have kids. You know I am enamored by my husband even after 15 years. You know everything…but not really. If you’re ready to get toContinue reading “25 Things You Don’t Know About Me”
Coffee is Better Before Kids
I’m a morning person. I haven’t always been; but now that I have kids, I’m a morning person. It didn’t take me long after our oldest daughter was born to realize waking up early meant all the good things for me. I love my kids, but my day is always ugly if I wake upContinue reading “Coffee is Better Before Kids”
Wine: Because Kids
Dark, dry, and decadent. Or Dry, light, and decadent. It’s how I like my wine. Don’t offer me a moscato or something fruity. Give me something with spice. Give me something with a hint of pepper, oak, or even vanilla. Give me a Malbec or a Sangiovese. Give me a Grenache or a Petite Syrah.Continue reading “Wine: Because Kids”
Quick, Healthy Pasta Anyone Can Cook (Even Me)
A domestic goddess I am not. The kitchen and I, well, we have a love/hate relationship. We love one another when it comes to me baking something decadent and amazing. We hate one another when it comes to me cooking. Things happen. Fire alarms go off. There’s smoke. The kids want to know why daddyContinue reading “Quick, Healthy Pasta Anyone Can Cook (Even Me)”
Home Office Sneak-Peek
“You’re crazy,” is what I hear most when I tell people my husband and I both work from home, share an office, and spend 24-hours a day together. I get it, really. The idea of spending this much time with the person you’re married to might sound a bit insane to many people, but itContinue reading “Home Office Sneak-Peek”
2017 Goals
Resolution: A firm decision to do or not to do something The Dictionary Goal: The object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result The Dictionary I’m not a fan of resolutions in the New Year, but bring on the goals. Resolutions seem so stiff and unwavering, whereas goals are more fluidContinue reading “2017 Goals”