Over the years, I’ve learned my mornings set the tone for everything else. If I start rushed or scattered, the whole day feels off. But with a few simple rituals, I feel grounded, energized, and ready for whatever comes my way. Here’s exactly how my mornings unfold and why each part of the routine earns […]

School’s already in full swing, but for us parents, the real organization starts after the first week. Once the excitement wears off and the homework kicks in, that’s when I know which systems we actually need to keep the chaos under control. Nick just graduated elementary school and moved to middle school. New campus, new […]

When we renovated our apartment in 2017, I designed for our son Nick a bright, colorful playroom. I remember it like it was yesterday, it had bins of toys, a craft table, and plenty of floor space for building and play. My son loved that room and so did I, and watching him grow out […]

If you’ve been following along since last year, you might remember when I first shared my plans for a major kitchen remodel. At that time, it was all vision boards and big ideas. Fast forward to today—construction is in full swing, and I’m finally seeing the transformation take shape. And it’s not just about making […]

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 […]