Multi-Tasking: Taking your Fitness to the next level in 2015
As a newly certified personal trainer, I am always reading up on the latest developments in the fitness industry. My original intention was to compile …
Spotlight on Mompreneur: Kim Grustas, founder of Good for You Girls
Kim Grustas was a natural product industry veteran when she started “Good for you Girls”. The company was born out of a necessity – to …
Kids and Technology: Learning the Digital Balance
How many parents would raise their hands if I asked about their concern with the amount of technology in their kids’ lives? There will likely be …
Fall 2014 Accessories: Shoes, Jewelry, Bags
This Fall the accessories are striking and one-of-a kind, to add an edge to pastels, clean lines and dramatic appeal of the season’s apparel. Here’s …
Fall 2014 Fashion: Seven Subtle & Striking Trends
There are a few surprises this season – athletic trend is an unexpected turn – and a few old favorites – prints and knits, to …
Caramelized Beets & Carrots with Autumn Fruit & Goat Cheese
This may well be a pretentious dish from one of the fancy new restaurants – you see beets and goat cheese everywhere. However, it’s a …
Surrogacy: the basics explained
Many women of my generation are starting a family later than, perhaps, our mothers did. And it is often a challenge to get pregnant or …
Exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest in Portland
Our annual car show trip (Buick Nationals this time) took us to Portland this year. Having been to Seattle and northern California, I was prepared …
Getting Boys to Read this Summer
If your son is as active as mine this summer, you may also be worried about the lack of energy that’s applied to books. And …
4th of July Cupcakes
My daughter loves whimsy – as much in her art as in her baking. She’s 5, so it’s more mess making than actual baking. Recently …