Have you ever experienced a time where you weren’t sure how to receive a compliment? Did you shrug it off? Or did you accept it with grace? This is something I struggle with and am not sure why. I love giving compliments. However, I often feel awkward when I receive them, like someone has handed me a lovely gift, but
YOUR WORDS MATTER–and other life lessons from playing Scrabble with Grandma
Some day I’m going to have spectacular silver hair and live in a retirement community where I’ll get to play Scrabble and sip wine every day. When I told this plan to my husband, he shrugged and told me it was a good thing I was already practicing for retirement by hitting the wine and the Scrabble on a regular
#RealLifeWonderWoman–Meet Sadie
In honor of National Service Dog month, we’re shaking things up a bit today on the #WonderWomanWednesday blog and featuring a four-legged super hero. Meet Sadie! Sadie is loved by Abby, a #RealLifeWonderWoman we featured back in August. You can click HERE to read that post. Sadie is excited to be featured on the blog today. So let’s get started.
How do I keep my college student safe?
You survived move-in day. Your student is engaging in college life. You are at home missing the flurry of activities and perhaps even the backpack on the hallway floor or the dirty dishes on the counter. Even though you are excited for your child, that doesn’t mean you don’t worry. You’ve seen awful news stories and heard of kids making
#RealLifeWonderWoman–Meet Captain Maggie Gregg
I first met Maggie Gregg on the tennis courts during ladies league. She was new to the league, an affable 20-something with a kind smile and a mean drop shot. She was fun. She was personable. And she struck me as wise beyond her years. As I grew to know her, I realized my instincts were spot-on. She is wise
#RealLifeWonderWoman–Meet Abby Kitto
Compassionate, creative, resilient and strong are words friends use when describing today’s #RealLifeWonderWoman. Abby Kitto is all of these and so much more! I believe today’s post will educate you, entertain you and make you really really hungry for lemon pie! KR: Tell me about what brings you joy and fulfillment. AK: I find fulfillment in helping people communicate a
#RealLifeWonderWoman–Meet Lisa Harris
Today’s #RealLifeWonderWoman wears many hats. And gowns, and accessories, and shoes. She’s an author, poet, speaker and fashionista who has combined these passions to create a one-of-a-kind company called Fashion Meets Poetry. KR: Lisa, can you please tell us more about Fashion Meets Poetry? LH: Fashion Meets Poetry is a mission driven company based on the community platform of Beauty and
#RealLifeWonderWoman–Meet Megon McDonough
Today’s #RealLifeWonderWoman is a talented singer and songwriter who has performed across the country, opening for musical legend John Denver and performing on well-known stages such as Carnegie Hall and The Birchmere. I had the pleasure of meeting and listening to the talented Megon McDonough perform at a recent gala where she entertained and delighted the audience with her mixture of
Big Announcement Today!
I’m so excited, I can hardly stand it! Today is THE DAY that I get to tell you about a spectacular partnership and show you what can happen when two crazy entrepreneurial gals put their heads together. For a couple of years, I’ve been dreaming about providing you some tangible products to help parents and students stay connected through the