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I’ve always had a love of coastal living interior design. When we rebuilt our previous home, I insisted on things like an open beam ceiling, wainscoting in the bathroom, walnut floors that reminded me of driftwood and white trim throughout. … Read more
Earlier this year, I was treated to a visit to Laika studios to get an in depth look at the making of this film. I’ll be completely honest, the trailers up until that point hadn’t quite caught my fancy. I … Read more
The consumption of non-renewable sources like oil, gas and coal is increasing at an alarming rate. The time has finally come to look after some other renewable sources of energy i.e. solar, wind and geothermal energy. Many countries, states and … Read more
Most people are aware that computer viruses are bad news. We install antivirus software, update operating systems, download patches and do everything we can to avoid inadvertently downloading harmful code that can do everything from steal our passwords to gain … Read more
Based on the bestselling novel by acclaimed author Nicholas Sparks, The Best of Me tells the story of Dawson and Amanda, two former high school sweethearts who find themselves reunited after 20 years apart, when they return to their small … Read more
School is back in session and while most students are groaning over the excessively long reading list, those partaking in Knott’s Berry Farm Halloween Haunt are groaning and shrieking and shouting for an entirely different reason. Did you know that … Read more
Chiang Mai Curry Noodles, also known as Khao Soi, is a popular lunch meal found mainly in northern Thailand. This spicy noodle soup usually consists of a bowl of egg noodles and a chicken leg covered in a soupy mild … Read more
By now you’ve probably seen the trailer for This Is Where I Leave You or perhaps you’ve read the book by the internationally bestselling author Jonathan Tropper. If you don’t fall into either camps, then let me tell you this, … Read more
Isn’t it funny how much information you can gain from a woman by peering into the contents of her purse? I’m not talking about happening upon a drivers license or social security number. My purse will tell you I have … Read more
What a thrill to be given the opportunity to interview Sir Ben Kingsley at the press junket for The Boxtrolls. His character, Archibald Snatcher, was standout for me in the film and I was brimming with questions about the recording … Read more
As parents, we face a variety of concerns regarding the welfare of our children. Are they watching too much TV? Are they doing well in school? Are their friends a good influence? Among our top concerns are their nutrition, which … Read more
If you’ve ever checked out Pinterest, you may notice that a large portion of pins are dedicated to either weddings or recipes. And why not? Pinterest is a visual way to organize thoughts, ideas, inspiration or to-do lists and planning … Read more
I travel and work an insane amount for a “stay at home mom”. I joke that if lightening ever strikes my house it’s going to hit me because I’m always glued to some piece of electronic technology – phone, tablet, laptop, camera, … Read more
I’ve never been one to put up a bunch of decorations for any holiday. I’m not sure if it’s my disdain for knick knacks or that we live in such a small confined space that I’ve learned to simply cut … Read more
According to the CDC, approximately 17% of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. That’s 12.7 million kids. There are numerous health risks associated with obesity at a young age including: increased risk of heart disease high blood pressure diabetes … Read more
What do you get when you give a few book worms an awesome book and a bottle, or two, of wine? Two hours spent in enthusiastic conversation discussing everything from sibling dynamics to small town bureaucracy (because it’s always better to … Read more