When I worked at Burberry back in the day (when the quilted coat was IT), twice a year they would have an employee sale where you could buy their collection at a deep discount. I fell in love with this fur Parka that really was too big but I loved the coat so much I had to buy it. It… Read More

This is the year. The year of the Bar Mitzvah madness. I re-read my Gift Giving Guidelines and realized it needed a major update!!!  So here is the new and updated guide! These numbers are not a hard and fast rule. They are also figures I didn’t pulled out of the sky. I asked A LOT of friends and neighbors…. Read More

When the PokémonGo memes were posted all over Instagram last month, I had zero clue what they meant. Pokémon was something I heard about ten years ago but my kids had zero interest so I wasn’t tuned in. Until now. See the kids were in camp all summer so when PokémonGo launched, I was very far removed. And then last week I was driving to… Read More

We can’t avoid it so we may as well embrace it. Back to School is here (or almost) and here are my faves this year! Pencil Cases and Pouches! These just keep getting cuter! Customize and personalize any design. Haven’t seen anything cuter!! School Pouches are available in Lulu’s Store! $35-$38   Here is a little secret to make a Rainbow Highlighter…. Read More

THE TOTE OF THE SEASON IS HERE!! Every fall I need some kind of new tote. This year, not only did I find my new favorite tote,  but I couldn’t believe the PRICE!!!!!! One of my friends had it and I fell in love! I am sure she is super pissed I am now selling this to the public but… Read More

WOW. What a week this has been…. As many of you may or may not know, I started working in the travel biz at SmartFlyer about 8 months ago as an extension of my blog. What does that mean? It means I am a travel advisor (aka agent).  The question I am asked the most is “Do travel agents still… Read More

Three more weeks until the dirty duffels return. I dread the camp laundry. DREAD IT. Who wants to spend a day in the laundry room washing and drying clothes all day plus bringing in those disgusting duffels filled with dirt, sand and dead bugs? Well you don’t have to! I found this INCREDIBLE launderer who does it ALL!  You never… Read More

Year 4. After three years of driving, I convinced Greg to skip the eight hour torturous drive and fly. Instead of trying to jockey for a parking spot for my G4, I’ll be roughing it in coach. I was told that finding a parking spot at Auburn/Lewiston would be harder than getting tickets to Hamilton. Since I will need to… Read More

Awhile back I found these sandals from Greece that I couldn’t stop thinking about. I finally caved and bought them.  After I posted them on Instagram and received so many inquiries, I wanted to add them to the store while summer was still in mid swing. Please know ALL of the sandals below are HANDMADE IN GREECE. They are not… Read More

It’s ALMOST TIME!!!!!! Whether you are RUNNER or a walker, camp visiting day is approaching and it’s time to get your Visiting Day swag together. I scoured the country for the hottest camp visiting day bunk gifts, candy packages, accessories, and color war goodies. If you can’t find something here, you are pretty much shit out of luck. Because many of… Read More

This has probably been the longest week of the entire year. I don’t know about you but I am flat-out exhausted both mentally and physically. I almost fell asleep on the basement floor packing Wednesday night. Considering this is my fourth year of packing you would think I have this down pat. I don’t. I just procrastinate longer. I am… Read More

Summer is all about COMFORT! Nothing makes me happier than being able to throw on clothes that are uber soft and comfy yet adorable! I found Peace, Love, World when I did my yoga guide in the fall and after living in their pants all winter long, I knew you would love their summer collection!!! So new to the store… Read More

Even though dads are much more difficult to shop for then moms, I’ve searched high and low for the best presents for men.  On my journey, I came up with an awesome list of items that are sure to get a lot of use — whether they’re in the kitchen, the great outdoors, on a plane or in the backyard… Read More

Summer is in the air and so is my favorite season. I constantly ask myself why it is I live on the East Coast when I could have live in warm weather all year round. Maybe it’s my attachment to New York City or my roots, I’m not sure. But whatever it is, I embrace every minute, every single second… Read More

The college acceptance letters are rolling in or are already in hand. Want to give the perfect gift? Here are a few ideas that I am sure will send them into college mode! From custom clothing and accessories, sweets and the #1 book every freshman entering college MUST have, I got you covered!