Since childhood, I've kept many of the handwritten notes and letters people have given me. How wonderful it is to pull them out, hold the paper in my hand and reread the heartfelt messages! In a digital world, handwritten notes remain a refreshing reprise; when they arrive in the mail that adds an extra layer of pleasure, because who wants to get bills and advertisements all the time? Handwritten notes are: More personal More thoughtful More creative Less common And yet, most Continue Reading

Just to the south of our house lies a huge hay field, and we'd never done much with it. But a couple of years ago, my husband and a couple of friends decided to put together a community soccer club and suddenly that big field became very essential! Being a part of a smaller soccer club will save your family time and money, plus you'll get to have more control and flexibility. If you'd like to start something similar in your neighborhood, read on! Start with the basics: Decide on an Continue Reading

When it comes to Mother's Day gift-giving, I like to changes things up from year to hear. Sometimes we have my mother (or mother-in-law) for dinner or eat at a restaurant. The sky's the limit with gifts - anything your mother will enjoy is on the table! Today's gift guide might give you some new inspirations. Gifts for Mothers How about a gift basket delivered right to her door? We bought this Wine Country Basket as a hostess gift last year and the family was thrilled with the tasty Continue Reading