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The Working Woman of 2020: Office Not Required

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Exactly five months ago, I started working from home. I can’t tell if it feels like a long time ago or a short time ago. For all I know, time has ceased to exist. Jokes aside, remote work was foreign for me. I was physically in an office every day for a decade. I created […]

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Christmas in July

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Ohhh the weather outside is….97 degrees with thunderstorms. But Hallmark’s Christmas in July movies are delightful. It’s July but we can all agree this year has been relentless. Christmas cheer is just what we need. The holiday season is my favorite time of year. I start listening to Christmas music well before Thanksgiving (Turkey day […]

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At Home Date Night Ideas

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Before the world turned upside down, date night was a monthly event on our calendars. Chris and I would book a sitter and make reservations at a local restaurant. Once stay-at-home orders hit, we fell into a routine that didn’t carve out time for us as a couple. Two months into our new schedule, we […]

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What Does Your Garden Say?

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More sunshine, less rain, and Memorial Day around the corner means that its time to plant and prime those outdoor spaces. Although I lack a green thumb, I am a floral enthusiast. Bouquets of fresh flowers make my heart happy. I could spend hours at Longwood Gardens walking around and taking in the beauty. When […]

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Mom Night

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Tonight is the first night of what appears to be many more “mom nights” in our family. At the end of last week, I hit a breaking point where I was getting wrapped up in the monotony of work, cook, clean, sleep -> rinse & repeat. Chris has been dedicating a night each week to […]

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Small Businesses to Support During COVID-19

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Small businesses are projected to take the biggest from quarantine closures and extra precautions to flatten the curve. Just this morning, I quickly put together a policy and communication plan for my dad’s small auto repair shop that balances safety while taking steps as an essential business to continue to be there for the community. […]

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5 Step Plan to Keep Morales High While Working From Home

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The world is confronted with this enormous pandemic and my heart goes out to the entire human race. I’ve had to make decision that sit heavy with me both at home and work. I can’t imagine the pressure that leaders at a larger scale are feeling as they try and do what they think is […]

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Office Haul: My Work Must-Haves

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I love creating a work space that reflects who I am with a minimalist vibe. I spend 40-50 hours per week in my office, so I want it to feel comfortable. I also want the space to be THE place designed for focus. Here are my favorite touches for the work place or home office. […]

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30 Min Supper: Korean Meatballs

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From prep to table in 30 minutes. Here is one of my quick and delish recipes that has made our rotation! KOREAN MEATBALLS Serves 3-4 1 lbs ground meat (chicken, pork, beef – your choice!) 1 Zucchini (sliced thin- bite size) 2-3 Carrots (sliced thin- bite size) 1 tbsp minced Ginger (pre baby – I […]

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