There is nothing quite like springtime! The days are longer and WARMER! The trees are budding with fresh leaves and new flowers are blooming, by the day. Springtime is a time of new beginnings. Your life with a fresh new view. Today’s post is not about actual Spring cleaning, but rather tips on looking at […]

It truly is better to give than receive.   During the holiday season, the Scarlata family tries to make it a point to share a little love for those in need. The holiday season can be a time of great fun and festivities but for some people it can also be a time of stress, […]

Spring has always been my favorite time of year…new leaves sprouting, tulips and daffodils emerging from the cold soil and the joy of knowing summer would soon be here…but living in New England, the fall is the most magnificent visual.   My mother always had a sprig of bittersweet in a vase in our home […]

Today’s tip is not a FODMAP tip but rather a mental health tip! It’s important every now again to take a personal pulse check.  Check in with yourself and ask, “How are you feeling today?” Maybe you feel happy, relaxed and/or calm but maybe you find yourself feeling a bit frenzied, too busy and stressed? Or […]

Last night I had a group of wonderful women come to my house to make Pay it forward baskets.  Each of us was responsible for selecting our our containers to make beautiful flower filled baskets –one for ourselves (self love is important, right?) and one for a friend in need of a little love and […]

Nelson Mandela, champion of the anti-apartheid movement and former president of South Africa, died this month at the age of 95. He will be remembered for his commitment of the pursuit of racial equality and establishment of anti-poverty programs as well for his passionate belief in humanity. Nelson Mandela for many exemplified the meaning of […]

Is it me or is time flying? My youngest son just got his driver’s permit.  Yikes! It’s so easy to get caught up with the busyness of life….but it is so important to ‘unplug’ occasionally  from your regular life and take it down a notch. Russ and I have always been pretty good at prioritizing […]

This week we are hanging in Nantucket.  Not a bad gig. I love this island. We left our car and our stress on the mainland.  Got some bikes, a beach blanket and pretty much that is all we need for the week. Love the old-fashioned feel of this island. Love biking in a dress, do […]

I found this quote online and it made me smile. Mother [muhther] noun:  A person that does the work of twenty.  For free. It’s true, Mom’s are very busy people.  And most, wouldn’t want it any other way. I hope all you Mom’s out there are having a happy day.  What makes one Mom happy […]