I am one of those people who rarely makes resolutions for New Year’s. I know myself too well. I always vow to work out more consistently, eat better, write thank you notes on time, practice patience,...

This year, all the women folk gathered at my Aunt Nanie's house (her name is Janie, but when I was little, I couldn't pronounce the "J" so "Nanie" stuck) for some female bonding over cookies.&nbs...

As I find myself getting a little stressed out by the hustle and bustle of the holidays (as evidenced by my panicked look on my face at the mall this past weekend), an unexpected snow day forced me to slow down and ...

  I can hardly believe Christmas is a mere five days away. Every year I intend to complete my to-do list with plenty of time to spare, and every year I find myself scrambling to tie up loose ends as the cale...

I think my favorite time of the year for parties has always been December and January because for a few weeks of the year, you have such a variety of things to do and even the most reticent wallflower can become a s...

As the holiday season beckons, you tend to get sucked up into the frenzy of buying gifts and often are more attracted to the more shiny, slick presents. For a change this year, what about buying some gifts that will...

‘Tis the season to start thinking about giving back to those who sometimes spend more waking hours with your children than you do: teachers. Both of my parents are teachers and most of my close friends are in ...

Just a few lovely inspirational ideas for your Thanksgiving table!  Enjoy the feast!                         &nbs...

As the eldest grandchild on my mom's side of the family, I was always in charge of the Thanksgiving Day place cards.  I took great pride in my job, and with my best penmanship, I crafted the cards with care.&nb...

I received this letter from my sweet Aunt Patti DiLoreto--it was too good a message, not to share with the DE family.  My Aunt Patti was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant with her second child, Joseph...

Not too long ago, I came across these cute bristle blocks at Target--you've probably seen them and admired the packaging/quality like I did.  I picked up the $14.89 pack and gave them to little girl as an early...

One of the greatest aspects of working with children is when they let me be a part of celebrating the victories in their lives. Whether large or small, these moments can have a significant impact on a child’s...