I had to share this insightful article from our friend Ellen Kaplan, a business coach. Yes, there is a such as thing as too connected. I hope you find her strategies helpful. “Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” – Albert Camus With today’s technology, one can be constantly available […]
Honor the Memories, Not the Stuff
Attic’s packed to the gills. Garages and basements loaded with boxes. It’s all part of the age-old dilemma of what to do with all of our stuff. I ask you this: do you really believe that the stuff holds the memory? While I do believe there are sacred objects that should hold a place of […]
It’s All Part of the Party Plan
Last weekend, I threw a party for my husband’s birthday. It was a milestone birthday and I was willing to undertake what I knew would be a daunting task; not because I didn’t know how to plan a party, but instead because of the sheer number of guests. He has a very close and quite […]
The Sound of Distraction
My brother spent time in Tokyo and he told me the most surprising cultural difference in that city and Boston? Noise. Part of what we love about Bostonians is their exuberance. Walk through the streets of Beantown and hear loud conversations, bursts of laughter, elaborate ringtones and bass beats pumping from cars passing by. We […]
Home Office Design- Living Peace Tuesday Tip Video
Karen Mansur, Living Peace Sales Associate, offers you tips for creating a beautiful and functional home office.
My School Supply Short Cut
One of the tasks that must be completed in the back-to-school preparations is tackling the dreaded school supply list. Prior to this year, the kids would grab their lists and we’d all jump in the car and head out to the store. I’d push the cart while they would drop in the items on their […]
ADD in the Family
Having both a husband and a teenage son with ADD, I have learned a few strategies for coping with the challenges each of them face. While the diagnosis was not a surprise, it was simultaneously comforting and disheartening. I was glad to know there was a medical condition which could be blamed, but the day-to-day […]
Pack & Go Meal Guide
Anyone who knows me at all, knows who much I love food. I can often be found perusing the pages of cookbooks and magazines seeking a challenging new recipe to try. While I don’t subscribe to any cooking magazines, I often grab one on my way to the beach and since we’ve had so many […]
To Your Health
The other day, I was at a networking event and listened to a presentation by the principal of Healthassist, Dianne Savastano. While the focus was directed toward the care for aging parents, she also shared her development of the greatest healthcare tool and empowerment device – a 3-ring binder. Yes, it was that simple. She […]
Uh-oh! Schools Out!
How is it that summer vacation always catches me off guard? After talking with a few moms in my network, I’ve found that I’m not the only one that experiences this mysterious creeping up of June. It’s not as if the months change order, June always comes after May and yet, one week before school […]
