By now many have seen, heard of, or experienced firsthand the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness for ALS. If you haven’t, head on over to Google and type in “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” to learn more about why thousands are dumping buckets of ice water over their heads and challenging others to do the… Continue reading Why I Love the Ice Bucket Challenge
Every year, I buy/make a LOT of Christmas presents. Consequences of divorced parents, large extended families, and a generous heart (or so I like to think). There’s something so thrilling about wrapping up a gift, knowing (or hoping) that it will make someone smile when they unwrap it. It makes your heart feel full. I… Continue reading Sweet Gifts to Inspire
A bit delayed, but passing along wishes for all of the best things in 2014! I haven’t nailed down any resolutions for this year quite yet, and truthfully I don’t know if I will. I love the idea of setting goals, but I also know how easy it is to fall off track or let… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Oh hello, New Year’s Eve. When did you sneak up on me? I don’t know how it’s possible that this year flew by like it did. As it seems every year, I find myself looking back and it all feels so fresh in my mind… and yet like forever ago, all at the same time.… Continue reading Looking Back: 2013
I wish I could tell you where the inspiration for these simple ornaments came from, but truthfully I have no idea. Pinterest-inspired in some way, I’m sure, these easy ornaments were a cute addition to some of my gifts this season. I purchased these small wooden letters from Michaels at $1 a piece, along with… Continue reading DIY Ornaments: Festive Gold Letters
This past weekend seemed to be prime time for holiday parties, one of my favorite parts of this season. Celebrations with friends, food, wine and laughter top my list of holiday season favorites and this year is no exception. Even the snow that made its way to Boston Saturday night couldn’t put a damper on… Continue reading Holiday Parties & a Festive Recipe
It’s been a few weeks since I last linked up with Becky over at Olives n’ Wine for a TYT post, but all the more reason to go all out for a comeback, hmm? Here are a handful of ways I’ve been treating myself as of lately… A festive evening in Boston with the boy,… Continue reading Treat Yourself Tuesday
Saturday mornings are usually one of my favorite moments of my week. For the most part they’re productive – filled with knocking items off of my personal to-do list that were pushed aside during the work week, or spent on a long run. Regardless, they seem to be the most me-time I get during the… Continue reading Saturday Mornings
One year ago I crossed the finish line of my first marathon. I had signed up for Philly as a late “birthday present” to myself, another brilliant idea that I had managed to talk my favorite running buddy into. I remember feeling excited, anxious, and completely terrified when I received the confirmation email in my… Continue reading One Year Ago
Each year in the fall my high school, Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH), hosts their annual Pie Race – a 4.3 mile race through the picturesque New England boarding school campus and cross country trails. Named among one of the oldest road races in America, this year was the 123rd running of the Bemis-Forslund Pie Race.… Continue reading Will Run For Pie
Chocolate and Pavement 