Since I became a mom, I started keeping a to-do list on my iPhone. I like to believe that it helps me stay organized. Plus it’s easier to keep track of than a post-it note, which my daughter Emma would likely mistake for a sticker. Some of the items on the list seem attainable, like… [Read More]
Archives for August 2014
Why I started reading every day
I love to read. Since I was a little girl, I have always enjoyed getting lost in a good novel. It relaxes my mind. Books make me laugh, cry and dream about bigger things. In the last year and a half since my daughter was born, I have barely read any books. Taking care of… [Read More]
3 benefits of exercising with a buddy
One of the best ways to make sure that I work out everyday is to do it with an exercise buddy. I often take classes with friends; it makes it more fun, and we can grab dinner after. My friend Karen and I walk with our daughters in their strollers at least once a week, for an… [Read More]
Simple, Healthy Eggplant Dip Recipe
We were at my family’s beach house last weekend, and my soon-to-be brother-in-law Jason decided to get creative in the kitchen. My mom had a bunch of eggplants lying around and Jason decided to make an eggplant dip. This was such a great and easy side dish. Eggplants are in season now through the fall…. [Read More]
4 reasons to drink green tea every day
I am a green tea junkie. I gave up coffee a few years ago, but I drink green tea religiously every morning, and it is my go-to drink when I am out. I prefer it iced and unsweetened. The barristas in my local Starbucks prepare my iced green tea as soon as they see me… [Read More]