For the past two years, my word has been "do." It's a word I considered keeping again this year because it's served me so well. But, the truth is, it's served me so well and inspired me to do so much, frankly, I'm exhausted. I know I will always continue to keep doing … [Read more...] about my word for 2015
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ringing in our 37th new year together
Michael and I celebrated our first New Year's Eve together at my friend Rachel's party (Happy birthday, dear Rae!) over winter break in college as 1977 turned into 1978. It was our second or third date and I was smitten. I was practically strutting because he had cancelled his … [Read more...] about ringing in our 37th new year together
ring in the new year with at&t stocking stuffers — plus a giveaway!
I recently celebrated the holiday season at a local #ATTSanDiego Happy Hour, where I had the opportunity to check out AT&T's latest high-tech stocking stuffers. Luckily, there are still a couple more nights of Chanukah because my wish list just grew way longer. … [Read more...] about ring in the new year with at&t stocking stuffers — plus a giveaway!
pure. handcrafted. moxxie.
I received this box in the mail the other day and, once I got over the initial disappointment that it wasn't filled with donuts, I was overcome with gratitude for the delicious scents and blissful feeling that only come with handmade gifts. These gorgeous all-natural bath and … [Read more...] about pure. handcrafted. moxxie.
nightcrawler
At our end-of-the-year vote yesterday, the San Diego Film Critics Society named Nightcrawler Best Picture of the Year. Because, as a group, we are apparently enamored with the film, we also gave it half a dozen other awards, including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting … [Read more...] about nightcrawler
how to stuff a duvet cover without crying
I wasn't going to post today because I still have a dozen movies to watch before our San Diego Film Critics Society end of the year vote on Monday. But I came across this video which I have to share with you because it looks like the solution to the chore I hate most: stuffing … [Read more...] about how to stuff a duvet cover without crying
a yummy giveaway from the fruit company!
It's no secret that I'm kind of obsessed with The Fruit Company. It all started last summer with a delivery of juicy peaches. Then, last week, they sent me the most delicious Honeycrisp apples which so many of you drooled over and ordered for yourself that The Fruit Company … [Read more...] about a yummy giveaway from the fruit company!
5 gifts that give back
I love this quote because it's a reminder that we can all do a little bit of good every time we do anything -- even when we shop for holiday gifts. I've come to realize that the only way to foster change is to put your money where your mouth is and support companies that give … [Read more...] about 5 gifts that give back