Jun 8, 2017 | Unique Gifts
I just returned from two weeks visiting my mom and couldn’t wait to share this celebration/gift idea with you! You know how they always say, “Don’t try this at home, folks?” Well, this is something to “do try!” See that photo...May 31, 2017 | Unique Gifts
Can you think of a time that you surprised someone with a non-tangible gift? Or did someone ever surprise you with a memorable moment? I’m visiting my family in Ohio. We told them that my beau, Ian, wasn’t going to be able to join us this year. But...May 23, 2017 | Beauty + Joy, Unique Gifts
On Mother’s Day I posted a dance party video online that was full of goofy fun — my mom, niece, and I dancing in costumes while my 12-year-old son directed us by shouting choreography: “Twirl your hats!” “Spin!” “Nana, do a solo...May 2, 2017 | Beauty + Joy, Unique Gifts
I made a gift for you: it is a four-minute video filled with bubble joy! Treat yourself to these few minutes of pure happiness. (Be sure and watch full screen to get all the oomph!) I had a blast creating it — and I think you’ll smile big when you watch it....Apr 22, 2017 | Beauty + Joy, Celebrating in the Dark, Unique Gifts
This blog post is an edited reprint from my Simply Celebrate newsletter in 2011. This morning I attended a dance class in the Mission. At one point during the class, Michael Franti’s, “Say Hey (I Love You)” was playing and we were shimmying all over...Mar 31, 2017 | Beauty + Joy, Unique Gifts
A tiny bubble gift for a small stranger. I was shopping this morning at a local Walgreens. The cashier was ringing up all my purchases when I heard the word, “bubbles!” whispered behind me. I turned around and there was this darling little girl dressed...