Nov 25, 2016 | Unique Gifts
I invite you to join me today for a virtual event called *The New Black* Friday. This event is my antidote to the craziness of Black Friday and the consumerism it represents. The *New Black* Friday is about taking time to create gifts that are creative, heartfelt, and...Aug 26, 2016 | Beauty + Joy, Kindness as a Gift, Unique Gifts
I love this photo of my mom and me on a carousel at Conneaut Lake Park in Pennsylvania. Recently I was searching through my digital files looking for a particular photo. That’s when I stumbled across this one, which I’d totally forgotten about. I...Jun 19, 2016 | Celebrating in the Dark, Unique Gifts
I’m sending out Father’s Day love to everyone who is a dad or who is celebrating a dad you love. But I also want to send special thoughts to folks who might be grieving the loss of their dad or of a child. Or those of you who may live far from your dads or...May 13, 2016 | Kindness as a Gift, Unique Gifts
As you know, I’m always talking about creating and giving unique gifts. I absolutely love hearing and sharing ideas about standout gifts that someone will keep or remember forever. You’ve probably heard me say that these kinds of gifts bring just as much joy to the...Apr 27, 2016 | Uncategorized, Unique Gifts
Have you heard of The 100 Day Project? Folks commit to doing something creative for 100 days straight. I’ve seen my friends participate in this and they post daily on Instagram or Facebook to keep the accountability for their project. It is so much fun to see...Apr 8, 2016 | Unique Gifts
I was invited to participate in a storytelling event in Berkeley called “That Really Happened.” The show was last night. I’m going to be honest with you: I was scared out of my wits. Although I have participated a number of times in a stage show...