The term, “back to school” sounds daunting. No more vacations, lazy pool days, or late bedtimes. It means schedules and cold and a lot more work. This year is my first back-to-school experience as a mom. My little buddy is starting preschool, and while I won’t need to pack lunches or send her off everyday justRead more
I still remember the moment like it was yesterday. I was sitting at the nurses’ station staring blankly at my computer screen. After what felt like an incredibly fast orientation, this was my first night shift on my own - no preceptor to check over my work. I was going to be taking care ofRead more
Even though it’s already July, it’s not too late to plan a summer getaway! Our family just spent a beautiful weekend in Door County, WI. I love visiting Door County in the summer, but it’s even better in the fall, so put this on your travel list. There are so many fun activities forRead more
Juicy strawberries, sweet citrus dressing and tangy goat cheese come together beautifully in this light & easy summer side dish. It’s great at any temperature and is easy to whip up. We brought this to a friend’s BBQ last weekend and it was a hit. The subtly sweet salad balanced out the savory burgers andRead more
Happy Summer! Blue skies, farmers markets and swimming pools… it’s hard not to love this time of year. The only problem? It FLIES by! This week is July already! So don’t waste another moment of summer. Throw that backyard barbecue, plan that weekend getaway, go to that outdoor concert. Whatever you’ve been looking forward to,Read more
Always on the look out for easy, healthy snacks? No matter how many we buy at the store each week, we somehow still run out by Thursday or Friday. And I usually realize we need some as I’m running out the door and/or starving. One trick that helps with my snack dilemma is to bakeRead more
Despite living in Wisconsin for over 10 years now, there is one state treasure that I’d neglected until this year. I’m not talking about Lambeau, Miller Coors, or the capitol building…. I’m referring to the gorgeous and serene Kohler Waters Spa. Refreshing waterfalls, soothing saunas, and world-class treatment are all tucked into this small townRead more
What would you accomplish with more time? We’re so used to feeling pressed for time that many of us have no idea how to answer that question. It’s time for us to reflect and really live life with more intention. Where do you want to be in a year? You can either set a goal withRead more
I’ve always dreamed of being the kind of mom who effortlessly serves organic vegetarian meals and stevia-sweetened desserts all in between teaching yoga and growing our own food. I had visions of Charlotte starting school having never seen a real cookie. I have a feeling I’m not quite there, since Char is adamant that theRead more
Fresh bread… is there a better smell in this world? I would take that smell over spring tulips, Vera Wang perfume, anything! It always reminds me of walking into my grandparents’ condo as a kid. Every summer our family would venture down to Clearwater, FL and our first stop was always lunch at Grandma andRead more
