It's hard changing your lifestyle and diet when someone else is buying the groceries. For anyone who is living with stubborn parents or unhealthy housemates, this post is for you. I get a Read More

I've never been much of an athlete. When I was in school I took dance lessons through college... but since my skills didn't lie in running, throwing or catching I never considered myself an Read More

Growing up I did a lot of things "all by myself." In my family, if you asked for help you were lazy, stupid, or a failure (according to my dad). I built a bookcase at 8, hung wallpaper by 10 Read More

At the ripe young age of 13 I was doubled over in back pain daily. Stress fractures in my lumbar 4 and 5 vertebrae threatened my ability to twirl and fly across the floor in ballet. After Read More

As a parent I find myself trying to teach my children to accept what they get and be happy with it. "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit!" is an often repeated mantra in our house Read More

The candy buffet is definitely not a new trend anymore in 2012, but there have been some very cool and unique takes on the basic dessert table popping up in recent months. Planning one for Read More

“Who wouldn't want to come down to Grand Cayman in the middle of the winter for a weekend of amazing food and guaranteed sunshine?” asked Chef Richard Blais. The Top Chef contender Read More

Last week, after a walk around the neighborhood on a chilly afternoon, I made hot cocoa for my kids. While I was waiting for the water to heat up, I flipped over the package of the instant Read More

Happy Holidays, everyone! This month I thought I'd share one of my easy yet favorite recipes that I always find myself making this time of the year. It's always so busy with parties, gift Read More

Mini Christmas dessert recipes perfect for your holiday party! One of my favorite party food posts was this bite size desserts post, so I thought I'd share some holiday-themed bite size Read More