24 Hours in NYC: A Love Story

If you are going somewhere for only 24 hours, it must be a place you love or think you'll love. That's New York City for me. The lounge at the Gramercy Hotel: 23rd and 3rd In today's post, I'm sharing our very quick trip to NYC--where we stayed, what we ate, and how to make…

What “Work-Life Balance” Actually Is and How to Find Yours

In my 8 years of teaching, this one has been one of the toughest. And yet, to my complete shock, this is the first time I've been able to consistently and thoughtfully pursue other things that bring me joy and fulfillment. How did this happen? It doesn't really make sense, and so I've been turning…

How to Freshen Up Your Home this Winter

I have officially kissed the holiday decor goodbye, stowing all my goodies away in the basement until next year. Maybe others of you feel the same, but my house looked so stark and cold and naked once all the wreaths and ribbons had been packed up. This gap of time between New Years and spring…

Three Ways to Calm Feelings of Anxiousness

Winter break was wonderful and exactly what I needed, but like many people, resuming my routine had its challenges. I woke up the day before going back to work feeling great, and had a relaxing and semi-productive morning. But as the afternoon approached, I felt like I was sinking deeper and deeper into a funk…