22 miles offshore from Los Angeles lies Santa Catalina Island, a tiny island with some big sized kid-friendly charm. Buffalo, brought over in 1924 for a cowboy film, still roam the interior, sea lions gua...

  I recently interviewed a friend of mine from Miami (an architect married to a physician) to find out what their local picks are for family friendly outings when visiting Miami, Florida.     ...

  Our family is in the throes of moving into a new home and all I have on the brain is packing tape, Sharpies and boxes. But there is always time to daydream about things that I would want to celebrate major...

  Anyone who stops by my kitchen knows how much I adore Ina Garten, better known as the Barefoot Contessa. I have all of her cookbooks and often read them like textbooks. One of the things that I like the mo...

  During these colder months, I tend to find myself in a bit of a rut. It is too cold outside for this warm-blooded girl to really enjoy the outdoors, not sunny enough to chase all the clouds away and too fa...

I know that this month is supposed to be all about the reds and pinks and whites. After all, it is the month of the most panic-inducing holiday where red roses are at a premium and you can't escape heart-shaped doil...

  I remember several versions of Valentine's Day from the past. I think I have come full circle: Elementary school: You get the Smurf Valentine's Day cards for everyone in your class and you make sure...

As much as I love a great dress and a fabulous pair of heels, sometimes the winter weather makes me want to curl up and get into something as comfortable as possible. Also, I have noticed at my clinic that flu seaso...

  If you are as much of a planner as I am, nothing throws a wrench into you plans like an unexpected snow day. We have had an unexpectedly snowy winter this year and it is requiring some creativity.   ...

I am so excited to tell you about a wonderful online boutique, Orange and Pear--I stumbled across their site after reading about them in Country Living magazine.  Jennifer Hassell has created a delightful spot ...

Here is a great domestic tip from our friend, Liz from Dovecote Decor!  Be sure to send your domestic tip to be published at kristin@domesticease.com!         My tip goes way back f...

  One of the hard things about January is the post-holiday letdown. Very often, all of the hubbub of the previous six weeks leaves you in a very *blah* mood. Here are a couple of quick ways to get some spri...