Each week throughout 2011 I will share how I am giving back somehow, whether it’s by offering my resources, my time, my talents or my support. Giving back doesn’t have to be on a grand scale. And doesn’t have to be about money. Oftentimes charities, organizations, causes and foundations need support beyond donations. And that’s what I’m going to try [...]

I’m a big fan of designated dinner nights: “taco night,” “pizza night” and “Chinese take-out night” are among my favorites, especially on a Friday night. But I’ve also always also loved “breakfast for dinner” nights ever since I was a little kid. It’s just a little change, but it can put a fun twist on dinner. For these types of [...]

I’ve talked a bit before about how when I write about the Pure Protection products from Puristics, I’m pretty much speaking to a particular audience: women. Sure, men with girlfriends, wives and/or daughters might (and probably should) have some interest – if only to say, “Honey, you may want to look into these products” – but I’m willing to bet [...]

I was always really active throughout my childhood and into my teens, between swimming, softball and running. In my junior year of high school I got really interested in weight lifting. I was always lean but not super skinny, and I admired the muscle tone on the women I saw competing in fitness competitions. I hung pictures of these women, [...]

I LOVE being an aunt. I even looked forward to this special role long before I became an aunt. I kind of always knew that I’d probably be an aunt before a mom. Being the youngest of four children, with a nine year age gap between me and my oldest brother, I was pretty sure that at least one of [...]

Brian and I are good for each other in a lot of ways… one being that we broaden each other’s horizons. I don’t know a lot about trucks and big equipment, but I know much more than I did before I met him. At least now I can name an excavator, a backhoe, a skid steer, a front loader or [...]

Each week throughout 2011 I will share how I am giving back somehow, whether it’s by offering my resources, my time, my talents or my support. Giving back doesn’t have to be on a grand scale. And doesn’t have to be about money. Oftentimes charities, organizations, causes and foundations need support beyond donations. And that’s what I’m going to try [...]

As I’ve mentioned, Brian and I are just starting the process of looking for a house, and for the past year we’ve been living between our parents’ houses. It hasn’t been ideal, but we’re grateful that our parents have allowed us to do this in order to save money, especially at the expense of their personal space! We are also [...]

Each week throughout 2011 I will share how I am giving back somehow, whether it’s by offering my resources, my time, my talents or my support. Giving back doesn’t have to be on a grand scale. And doesn’t have to be about money. Oftentimes charities, organizations, causes and foundations need support beyond donations. And that’s what I’m going to try [...]

Brian and I met and became friends at the end of the summer of 2009. We got to know each other well while chatting during our long runs together or while hanging out at the beach. I’ve mentioned before that it was during one of those beach trips that I began to like Brian as more than a friend. I [...]