This time of year, when the school year draws to a close, it seems that there are so many people to thank.
There’s the science teacher who went above and beyond all year long, and the administration office who let you know when lunch money had been forgotten. All ninety-eight times.
There’s the bus driver who circled [...]

Perfect your poolside zen
Help the kids make a lemonade stand
Take early morning walks
Frequent farmers markets
Build a sandcastle
Take a hike
Attend an outdoor concert
Host a summer BBQ
Sit in a cool theater for an afternoon movie
Build a fort out of blankets with the kids and have a sleepover
Make s’mores around a campfire
Eat ice cream cones
Stroll Saturday morning yard [...]

One of the secrets to my cookies is a commitment to using the best available products in them, including–and especially–fresh eggs. If you haven’t tasted a farm fresh egg before, put it on your to-do list. Fresh eggs from free-range, quality fed chickens are a taste experience in themselves. Plus, they are higher in folic [...]