Awwwh – always have loved that quote! To celebrate Father’s Day, we have pulled together a few gift ideas for you. Some are DIY, some are more affordable than others, and a few are available personalized. We carry a number of these, and I’ve provided links to those we don’t. Gift, card, or hug (or all three!) – go … Read More »
This word inspiration just keeps beating at my brain. There are days when those eleven letters feel like they add up to nothing but a four letter word. I’ve been spending the week looking for it everywhere. Yesterday, I was hoping a drive through the rolling blooming hills of California Highway 58 would propel me to that moment of inspirational … Read More »
I haven’t written a post in awhile — since November 8 I haven’t felt inspired, honestly — not an okay space to set up shop and wallow in for long. So, just in case you too find yourself motivation-challenged, I’ve linked to three recent posts from a few of my favorite sources that are helping me to get up … Read More »
We spent the last weekend getting ourselves ready for Christmas. Putting up the tree, decorating and putting lights outside the house. We moved to the new house a little over a month ago so we are a less about the outside this year. Watch out 2017! We can already see our neighbors like a little competition. This year, for us, … Read More »
I am an Uncle. It didn’t really hit me until I was married. Derek and I have been a family for 10 years now and I have always been considered a part of my (now) husband’s family right from the start. Not once did I ever feel like an outsider. But, when we got married I noticed a change. … Read More »
Sometimes it’s the small stuff.
This past week our son brought home yet another school form for us to complete with the same information we’ve provided too many times before. [Why not request this information digitally, password protect it, and then update on an as-needed basis… different discussion for another time]. I have lined out “mother” every time before … Read More »
This practicing gratitude exercise is much more difficult than I had anticipated. In my effort to find a rhythm, a framework, topics, [anything!], I’ve scoured the internet (and my own well-intentioned collection of self-help, self-actualization and positivity books…). I eventually found Marelisa Fabrega and her Daring to Live Fully site. Maybe because her message is not too ooey-wooey, or maybe … Read More »
I promise to never use the word “blessed”. The goal: be more aware of all I have in my life to celebrate and be grateful for and keep it interesting for you and me. Can I focus sufficiently to make this happen for a full year? There are always reasons to not write, and some of them sound … Read More »
November is National Adoption Awareness Month — let’s celebrate! David and I opened Taylor Street to promote diversity and inclusiveness; to inspire modern couples and non-traditional families to celebrate with their friends and family. For us and many others – gay and straight – adoption is how our family started. But you don’t have to be part of an adopted … Read More »
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