Kids these days…I wrestle with trying to balance the electronic devices and accessories they ask for with tangible things to wrap up. Here are some ideas for a wide range of kids.
My husband can be particularly hard to shop for. When I ask him what he wants, it’s always, “I don’t need anything.” Yeah, I get that, but I still need to wrap something up and he always ends up enjoying whatever random thing we find for him. Here are some ideas for the guys in your life to unwrap.… Read More »
My favorite list to compile is my holiday wish list, I mean, the foodie gift guide. This is a mix of can’t-live-without gadgets, culinary treats and silly splurges that anyone who loves to cook or eat will love.
When I was a kid, we would fight over the paper thin After Eight mints that my mom kept in the fridge.… Read More »
Shopping for friends is the most fun. I love that all the ladies in my life have such diverse interests that shopping for them is a fun challenge. Here are some ideas to bring some joy to the ladies who have gotten you through life, but especially these last few months.… Read More »
This. Is my kids’ favorite meal at home. This is their comfort food. Spaghetti and this quick, homemade tomato sauce. Saute a diced onion and 5ish cloves of garlic in olive oil.… Read More »
While it can vary some between counselors — everyone has a different style — the first session is usually an “intake” session. You’ll fill out forms either in the office or prior to the appointment explaining any medical or social history that you’d like to share and be provided with information about limits to confidentiality. … Read More »
The Book Fest Continues with Ina Garten, Philippa Gregory, and Peter Frampton
The Book Festival of the MJCCA continues with new and exciting authors in December, January, and February, starting with Ina Garten on Wed, Dec 2. See all events below!
Corona fatigue looks to be real based on last week’s survey results. 35% of survey respondents said they would travel in the Continental U.S. during 2021. Almost 25% said they plan to travel outside the U.S. The even more interesting data was how many people plan to travel with or without a vaccine…evenly split with 31.58% for each. … Read More »
Most people do not realize that I worked for AT&T for 15 years. For several years I worked at AT&T’s Atlanta HQ building at 1200 Peachtree Street in Midtown. My office was on the 11th out of 12 floors and our fitness center was one flight up on the 12th floor. … Read More »
Many of you had your 2020 vacations stripped from you and replaced with quarantining, social distancing, and small social bubbles! There are many questions circling around 2021….When will the vaccine be distributed, when can I see family safely, when can I stop wearing a mask, when will international travel open AND will Covid stop the sneak attacks on all my plans? … Read More »
Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee, founders of Methane Studios based in Atlanta, GA, have released their first book just in time for the holiday season. 21st Century Schizoid Brand, a 508-page hardback book, showcases more than 1000 limited edition posters and art print design created over 22 years by the award winning illustration and design studio.… Read More »
As the travel industry continues to be devastated by the pandemic, we cannot allow the virus to squash our dreams of future travel. The planning of travel is a fun part of the process and research shows that just planning a vacation boosts your mental health. … Read More »
It is Olive Dog’s Gotcha Day. We made her a cake (and Cricket orchestrated a balloon drop, but that seemed more traumatic). This cake is safe for dogs to eat and I’m not sure how it tastes, but Olive liked it.… Read More »
2020 has been the year that no one will ever forget (in fact I think I’ve developed a Covid twitch), but yesterday’s Pfizer vaccine news may be the cure to my twitch and certainly brought a lightness to my step that was greatly needed! There are many things I have missed due to Covid…hugging people, seeing my Mom, seeing people’s faces without a mask and TRAVEL!… Read More »
In light of how exhausting this election year has been, I decided that today’s Travel Tuesday needed to focus on a fun and beautiful destination that would make for a wonderful summer vacation. Going out west this past summer was hugely popular and there is no question that the same western vacation trend will continue next summer. … Read More »