

Ladies, Grab a Folding Chair
Some say the “Me Too” movement will define us. I don’t pretend to know if they are right. All I know is that for the first time in human his
Sep 30, 2018


Life's Rich in Richmond
Richmond offers plenty of culture and entertainment, while providing a sense of familiarity and friendliness found in smaller communities. P
Mar 7, 2018


A Day at the Park - IX Art Park
My family went to IX Art Park in Charlottesville, Virginia on a warm spring Sunday to put the city's recent problems out of our thoughts
May 25, 2017


Hamming It Up In Smithfield, VA
When I think of Smithfield, Virginia, I can almost smell the aroma of dry cured ham on Christmas afternoons at Nana's house.
Sep 9, 2016


Five Days of Free Family Fun in Washington DC
Ever had that moment when you realize summer’s almost here and you don’t have a big budget, I mean, "plan" for an amazing vacay? N
Jun 2, 2016


Mother's Day Musing
Being a daughter is a thread that connects all women. Not every woman is a mother but we all had one. That is what makes Mother's Day so...
May 7, 2016


EJ's Shepherd's Pie
What I love most about Shepherd’s Pie is that it was a peasant dish. The origins are likely Scottish, circa the early 1700's. There’s...
Apr 22, 2016


Ghost Bowling
Who you gonna call? Ghost Bowlers! Yeah... It’s important for kids to be creative but sometimes videos games and television get in the...
Oct 28, 2015


Silly Putty Bouncy Balls
My sons love bouncy balls. This version is a cross between old school Silly Putty and super bouncy balls. They can be molded into shapes,...
Aug 22, 2015


DIY Style - Sharpie Sneakers
My daughter is a doodler -- you know, one of those kids whose entire collection of school notebooks and folders is covered in swirls and...
Aug 21, 2015


Teen Speak 101
I recently witnessed a conversation between my teenage daughter and her friend. I stood there, dumb struck, realizing I literally had no...
Jul 22, 2015


Blueberry Picking with the Fam
Blueberries simply sing summer. And picking them on a farm with family is just as fun as eating handfuls until your fingers turn blue.
Jul 16, 2015


Splash into Geocache for Earth Day
ge·o·cacheˈjēōˌkaSH/noun1.(in the activity or pastime of geocaching) an item, typically a container holding a number of other items, that ha
Apr 22, 2015


This is the Life
The first warm day of spring! The kids and I go on nature walks often, but this time was really special. Finally, the cold dark winter...
Mar 23, 2015
Our Favorite Quote
Everything you can imagine is real. -- Pablo Picasso #Inspiration #Family
Mar 22, 2015