Today, I took my teenager to say goodbye to a friend. No one enjoys going to a funeral but when the service is for someone barely out of their teens, it’s even worse. The death is untimely. Unfair. The life is cut short before the real living begins. Sadly, this friend suffered from mental illness….
DIY Valentine’s Day Decor
Don’t have a lot of money to decorate? There are lots of DIY Valentine’s Day Decor ideas out there but where can you find good ones? You can search Pinterest, but personally I think there are more fails out there than great ideas. Me? I have a tendency to trust my blogging buddies because they…
When the square peg won’t fit in the round hole
Education, like many things in our society, has a one size fits all approach. Until middle school, children take the exact same curriculum and teachers expect similar results. The days start early, stay on schedule and kids are expected to be able to follow directions to the letter. Even when kids are allowed to direct…
20 Cocktails Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to try some new cocktails. Doesn’t matter if I have a hot date or are planning to spend the night with the girls, I’m up for anything red, sweet and alcoholic. I’m not very original when it comes to mixology (you can check out my Sweetheart Crush martini here),…
Neu Year, Neu You with Neutrogena
I have sensitive skin. So, I’ve loved the Neutrogena products since I was a teen (who remembers using the transparent bar in high school? Me!!) so I thought it fitting to introduce my teen to the line since she’s a Ginger and her skin needs a little extra TLC too. So we headed to…