Finding things to do this summer [yes, I'm laughing thinking about the 100+ temperatures]... is a daunting task every summer in Dallas. ...

I can't really say for sure how long - but it feels like I have always loved nesting dolls - or Matryoshka dolls. Beautiful wooden doll...

We hope everyone had a safe and celebrated weekend! We caught some fireworks on Thursday, beginning with head-turning war planes circling ov...

Start your day by taking care of your needs first... like enjoying a delicious hot cup of coffee all to yourself... until the very last dr...

Remember those "stray things" I bought home a few weeks ago? Well this one is from a little girls' bedroom set [desk, hutch, d...

I've resurrected my art of thrifting and since then, I've been bringing home more stray things than anyone should be allowed to in ...

Napping Finger painting Roaring at the zoo Winning an obstacle course Catching a firefly Driving - naked Having a tea party - with lemonade ...

Something sweet happened today. I gave Noah, not one, but two mini-mouthwatering Reese's pieces butter cups. That's right - I did....

"7....8.....9....10! Ready or not, here I come!" That's exactly how I felt when Ava started summer camp this past Monday. I m...

On Saturday, we celebrated my father-in-law Ron, who has virtually been like a Father to me since we met. Both Aaron and I feel so humbled t...

As a child, my library card was my passport . I could go anywhere I wanted outside of Queens - and I often did. One of my most favorite chil...

I'm not sure what I love more about this book - the beautiful illustrations done in watercolors or the short... simple... and sweet stor...

On our car ride this morning, Ava noticed how the sun was now awake and while swiveling her arm in circles, explained how it "moves ro...

Around 3 this afternoon, Ava decided she should be "awake" and not nap anymore. "Go back to bed Ava..." I say seriously....

One of the greatest wonders since joining the social media arena has been the gift of having a conversation with someone on the other side o...