Inspired Living & Celebrating Life

Disney World Silver Linings

The HOTY, Finally Five and I have just returned from a trip Disney World. It was my first time there (yes, I’m 41). I made plenty of assumptions before going (about lines, etc., etc., etc.), but, those conjectures were cast aside the moment that I arrived. If ever there were a place for Silver Linings, it’s Disney… Continue reading Disney World Silver Linings

It Takes a Council To Raise a Child

I first heard about The Council of Dads from non other than the HOTY who received it from his friend Bob Miller (this is truly the gift that keeps on giving!).  “You’ve gotta read this book,” the HOTY told me. This means a whole lot coming from the HOTY because he is, ahem, not really a book guy.… Continue reading It Takes a Council To Raise a Child

Bambino Bibliotherapy: Nowhere Hair

Since I’m focused on writing about kids right now (working on a couple of other posts right now), I thought I’d repost a (reader favorite) entry that I did on a super book called Nowhere Hair. In a whimsical yet normalizing way, this book addresses key (absolutely fundamental!) points when talking with children about cancer,… Continue reading Bambino Bibliotherapy: Nowhere Hair

Adventure + Giving = Meadowood + Share our Strength

Over the holidays, the HOTY and I had the most exquisite dining/fundraising experience at The Restaurant at Meadowood in St. Helena in the Napa Valley (resulting in a couple of those pesky pounds that I have picked up, I’m sure!). Meadowood, by the way, is one of our all-time fave spots for rest, relaxation and… Continue reading Adventure + Giving = Meadowood + Share our Strength

Running Inspiration

This morning on my way to my morning run I noticed something interesting: there were A LOT of runners out. They all appeared to be wearing new gear (obviously delivered from Santa) and panting heavily. I reminded myself that this is the season of new runners. I always love this time of the year because people… Continue reading Running Inspiration