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My son is at that stage. At least, I hope it's just a stage. That stage where he needs me. Every. Second. Of. The. Day. He can't even talk yet but his gestures and his sweet facial expressions tell me when he feels sad, or scared or lonely. I finally understand all of those mothers who talk about the joy of using the bathroom by themselves. I get it. I totally get it! …

A couple months ago, I coordinated a wedding for a lovely free-spirited couple. Upon our first meeting to discuss their wedding details, they had lots of ideas on what they wanted. Not a traditional couple, they needed to find an officiate for the wedding and reached out to friends and acquaintances who could provide other vendor services for them. Smart thinking when it comes …

It's that time of year again- back to school season. For some kids, there are still a few weeks left to complete the back to school wardrobe. The school wardrobe is, for some girls, a top priority. I remember the stress I was under trying to find the perfect "first day" outfit each year. Even if it isn't the first day of school ever, the first day of school in a new …

My sister asked me to be her maid of honor by sending me a text message of a picture with my name printed on a hanger (the one my MOH dress was to hang on). It was so cute and creative, and since we live on opposite sides of the country, it was a touching way to "pop the question." I have seen more and more creative ways to asks friends to be a part of the bridal par …

One of my favorite things to do lately is ask my son about animals. His room has an animal theme, and we have been reading books about animals for several months. He is finally at a place where he is starting to connect the dots and correlate the different animals to their sounds. My favorite of his impressions is the elephant. He sticks his arm out for the trunk (just like I t …