Silver Lining

Beauty Product Roundup

One of the Silver Linings of this past year was becoming friends with LK of LK’s Grab Bag blog. Can I just say that I was absolutely blown away her. She is smart, funny, gorgeous, fit as a fiddle and well, generally inspiring. Did I mention savvy? Holy Moly. LK is committed to living an extraordinarily healthy… Continue reading Beauty Product Roundup

Orange Crush

I’ve always been a big fan of the color orange. I’m naturally drawn to its warmth and energy. It feels simultaneously enthusiastic and peaceful. Did you know that orange is a combination of red and yellow? This means that it shares some common attributes with those colors, e.g., energy, warmth, and the sun. But orange… Continue reading Orange Crush

Lanvin Love

After the Golden Globes I’m feeling a little extra fashion-y today. In thinking about it, my favorite dress was Lanvin that Natalie Portman wore. So pretty, elegant, feminine, dreamy. That reminded me of how smitten I am with the Lanvin petit collection for 2-to-8-year-olds. This past summer, Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz reawakened the house’s childrenswear roots, unveiling… Continue reading Lanvin Love

Caring for Children When a Parent Dies

As you know from my last post, a dear friend of mine is dying. She was an incredible light in this world and will be missed – so very much. She and her dear husband have two young children, under the age of 8. Many people have asked how to talk & be with them as… Continue reading Caring for Children When a Parent Dies

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

5 Steps to Change Habits – Habit is – Mark Twain

As I think about this new year filled with inspirational new intentions, I also think about changing habits. I have some really good habits and a few, ahem, not-so-good habits. In keeping with my Silver Lined philosophy, I’m inclined toward focusing on growing and improving the good ones and shedding the not-so-good habits. Some habits are relatively… Continue reading 5 Steps to Change Habits – Habit is – Mark Twain

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