How often are you taking time for yourself? As a career educator and #autismmom, I know how hard it can be to find five minutes to yourself in a given day, let alone an hour or more to truly recharge. In the midst of catching up with family and friends, often in full houses, it’s important to take a breather…. Read More
Beauty on the Go: 7 Favorite Travel Products
Beauty on the Go What does that look like to you? If you’re traveling this holiday season, consider putting together your travel-sized favorites and leaving them packed. No need to scramble to make sure the shampoo AND conditioner are there. Or to check that your favorite face cream won’t be confiscated by TSA since it’s in the original 5-ounce container…. Read More
Last Minute Gifts – for Almost Anyone!
Do you need some last minute gifts? It happens to all of us – whether for a birthday, Hanukkah, Christmas, or any other gift-giving occasion – the need for a last minute gift. Sometimes in the hustle and bustle, someone slips your mind. Or that special someone is so hard to shop for that you are “looking” for months and… Read More
3 Easy Brunch Recipes: Olive Oil Granola, Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Easy Champagne Cocktail
Easy brunch recipes can be the answer to entertaining for a busy family. I LOVE to cook, but I work full time as an educator, in addition to selling Color Street, and raising our two boys, one of whom is nonverbal autistic. When we want to catch up with friends, we usually invite them over for brunch – a perfect time, in… Read More
Celebrate Galentine’s Day: 5 Perfect Ways to Share the Fun
Do you celebrate Galentine’s Day? As an #autismmom, it is hard to find a babysitter on a Tuesday, let alone on what has become the biggest date night of the year – Valentine’s Day. We celebrate nearly everything on off-days. Our June anniversary is marked in April or October. Birthdays are often celebrated plus or minus a month. Valentine’s Day… Read More
5 Day Brighteners: Simple Ways to Brighten Someone’s Day for $20 or Less
5 Day Brighteners Whether for a special day, like a holiday or birthday, or just for fun, giving someone a day brightener can let them know that you are thinking about them, you appreciate them and you care about them. Here are 5 day brighteners to get you started. And the best news? You can do any of these… Read More
Valentines Without Candy: 4 Simple Ways to Celebrate Without (Eating) Candy
Can you celebrate Valentines without candy? January is a month of renewed will power when it comes to healthy eating and food choices. Which can make the arrival of Valentine’s Day candy in the stores a challenging temptation. But there are ways to celebrate without (eating) candy. Here are some to get you started. For more recipe and celebration ideas… Read More
Sugar Cookies for Every Occasion
There is something about a sugar cookie – a homemade one- that is unmatched by other sweet treats. It is simultaneously special as well as fitting of any and every occasion. Sure, a cookie always makes a great snack with milk or tea, but here are some other ways to celebrate with cookies! Sugar Cookies In Lieu of Cake: … Read More