Learning from the experiences of others is invaluable. Heartfelt, sincere advice from someone who has done what you want to do and is willing to share what they’ve learned is like striking gold. As a professional woman in a (very) cutthroat industry, I have always felt that there is far too much competition and not […]

Learning from the experiences of others is invaluable. Heartfelt, sincere advice from someone who has done what you want to do and is willing to share what they’ve learned is like striking gold. As a professional woman in a (very) cutthroat industry, I have always felt that there is far too much competition and not […]

I hope you all had a wonderful Father’s Day!  Ruby and I celebrated Jon by making him his favorite breakfast, attending church, going for a beautiful summer drive while Rubes snoozed in the back, and we ended the night with a dinner with my parents and uncle at our house.  It was so much fun […]

It’s summertime and that means family vacation time!  But if you’ve ever travelled with young children, you know sometimes it’s not a vacation at all.  It can be exhausting and frustrating for everyone involved.  However with some planning, you can be sure to get in some R&R and the kids can enjoy the journey.  Kendra […]

A woman never quite knows what to expect when bringing a new child into the world. She can plan, and prep, and eat all the right foods, and do all the right things, but come delivery day, all bets are off. Chances are there will be something unexpected. But Kelly Smith never could have imagined […]

This is my grandfather.  That’s me, holding his hand and gazing up at him with complete adoration.  He is wearing a dress.  There are several things about this old photograph that raise some questions.  Let’s start first with the occasion.  This is a snapshot of my 4th birthday party and in a very matter of […]

I hate flying.  Loathe may be a better word.  I am a control freak.  I have accepted this about myself and when I’m in the air with nothing underneath, and someone else is steering the vessel, I start to sweat bullets.  Put me in a car and I’m cool as a cucumber.  If danger is […]

Pregnancy is a wonderful time. It’s filled with a wide range of emotions, cravings, and an interesting time for fashion.  Your skin isn’t itself, and neither is your waistline.  How does one dress a growing bump?  Can you remain stylish who growing said bump?  I dare say yes!  And Veronika Javor Romeis of Veronika’s Blushing […]

Summer is right around the corner.  Soon you’ll be lugging your camera to parks, the pool, hikes in the mountains, picnics, and theme parks. The problem we all run into in the summer is that most of these activities happen right in the middle of the day when the sun is at it’s highest. The […]