Thank You To My Mom Village

Mother’s Day is bittersweet for me. I lost my mom to ovarian cancer in 2007 when I had three small girls. The oldest was six and had just started Kindergarten, the youngest still a baby. In the final weeks of my mother’s life, my husband, Larry, asked what I needed, and I said, “I can’t […]

35 Things I REALLY Want for Mother’s Day

In no particular order, here is what mothers say they really want for Mother’s Day. 1. I want a day in my own house – alone. 2. A clean house. Just for a day…a house where things stay where I put them. 3. I want someone to plan my kids’ summer camps and schedules, set it all up, and just […]

Mother’s Day Brunch

Treat mom to brunch–she deserves it! You can keep it simple if you’re not a chef and buy pre-made items from your local grocery or try a few recipes below. Either way, it’s the thought that counts and I will…I mean, she will definitely appreciate it. Haven’t gotten a gift? 20+ Gifts for Mom That Will […]

Yogurt & Granola Parfaits

In need of a Mother’s Day or bridal shower brunch menu?  For other great inspirational party and shower ideas check-out Kara’s Party Ideas.  Chickabug is another site with the cutest ideas in pint-sized proportions.

35 Things Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day

In no particular order, here is what mothers say they really want for Mother’s Day. 1. I want a day in my own house – alone. 2. A clean house. Just for a day…a house where things stay where I put them. 3. I want someone to plan my kids’ summer camps and schedules, set it […]

Mother’s Day Flowers Tip

What do I want for Mother’s Day? Well, besides a day off and a clean, clutter-free house, flowers would be nice.Who doesn’t love getting flowers? But I love them more when they come ready to put on the table in a vase. Kings and Whole Foods do a great job of making arrangements at any […]

What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day

Real moms get really honest!

Classic Lemonade Firefly Cocktail

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade…spiked lemonade that is. INGREDIENTS 1 – 1/2 parts Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka or Firefly Skinny Tea 3 parts lemonade or water with lemon juice Directions Combine over ice in a mason jar. Garnish with a lemon wedge. Coconut & Kale Smoothie Breakfasts for Busy Mornings Is 50 the New […]

My Mom and Her Mom Survived it…But Will I?

My mom survived it. Her mom survived it. Her mother before her survived it. And so on, but still, I can’t imagine losing my mom. Life without her seems truly unimaginable. I know it’s part of life, something we all have to endure, yet it seems completely unnatural to lose your mother. To say I […]

Mother’s Day Gift Idea

An awesome partially homemade Mother's Day gift.