During the holiday season, it is important to remember to give back to the heroes in our lives—the people whose acts of courage and service have improved our lives and the lives of others. I am partnering with The Joye Law Firm, here in my hometown of Charleston, who have created a local contest this … More giving back to our heroes
I read recently that we only have three months left in this decade. Three more months! That’s it! I was in the check-out line at Trader Joe’s when I read that and immediately I began to panic. The end of a decade seems big! I didn’t go to all the places! I haven’t seen all … More the end of a decade
Every year at Halloween I have dressed Liam up in some version of khaki overalls and have bribed him to sit next to a pumpkin for a photo. This year I had the delight in doing it not just with Liam but with both of my boys. Bear is now 8 months old and is … More a visit to the pumpkin patch
I have been hit one again with a bad case of the travel bug. It happens every year around this time. Summer is over, everyone starts thinking about the holidays, and all I can think about is “did we do enough this year?” I am constantly on a quest to see it all, live it … More a family staycation in Kiawah
Having a baby is not cheap. Hospitals and birthing centers charge an outrageous amount during the nine months of pregnancy and for labor and delivery. So unless you want to have your baby on the kitchen floor in a blow up bathtub with your cousin Debbie as your midwife, prepare to start saving your pennies. … More the cost of making a baby
when you think about everything that’s going on right now in our country, it makes me stop and question everything that i am doing. i just want to stop and hold them a little bit longer and little bit closer to me each day. its hard to focus on the good in the world when every … More thoughts on giving my children an extraordinary life
Last week, Will and I packed up the car with snacks and took a drive to Niagara Falls for a quick getaway. We were visiting my sister and her family in New Jersey and decided Niagara Falls would make the perfect little side trip. Looking back, a 6 hour drive from NJ through Pennsylvania and … More niagara falls in two days with two kids
