I always say, life is not about having (and in this case, traveling with) more, it’s about having the right quality things at the right time.  I travel at least a few times a year, and as a mom, I don’t have time to rethink every item before a flight. I keep things simple: the […]

This summer while my son was in summer camp,  I had some time to explore a few  new places – this time four days in Nashville, then a few more in Nantucket.  Both trips were relaxed, full of good food, and filled with the kind of moments that make summer feel special. First Stop: Nashville […]

A long time ago, summer used to mean freedom and long afternoons. These days (and you parents can relate), it means later bedtimes, more time outside, and a lot more laundry. My son is almost 12 now. He doesn’t need help with every little thing anymore, but summer still throws our rhythm off. School ends, […]

Mother’s Day shows up on the calendar every year, but the deeper truth is this: most of us don’t need another scented candle, another tea mug, or another half-hearted “World’s Best Mom” T-shirt.  We need to feel seen. And yet every year, the ads pile in. Endless gifts that feel generic, forgettable, or worse, a […]

On Sunday, April 13, I found myself surrounded by racks of clothes, trays of jewelry, boxes of toys, and a steady stream of familiar faces. It wasn’t a shopping mall or a trade show—it was this year’s XUN Spring Charity Bazaar. I’ve been part of this event for a few years now, and each time […]