My darlings, I recently wrote an article for you about traveling with grandchildren! Above all, traveling is one of my very favorite things to do and what’s even more special is now being able to share it with my 26 grandchildren. Not only can traveling be educational for our little darlings, but they get […]

This post is sponsored by Marilouise “Looie” Mattioli, the Chairman of the Board of Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. She’s a successful businessperson who emphasizes the importance of family memories through the Raceway’s programs in addition to her philanthropic efforts with educational and community foundations.  How Did I End Up Here? After many of […]

It is 2:40 am, my computer screen is illuminated and I am wide awake. America and my ultimate concierge are sound asleep. Stillness surrounds me but my mind is racing. My circumstances wake me up nightly. Five years ago, I slept for nine hours every night. My daily life, at that time, was full but […]

Mothers and adult daughters have a complex relationship. I can attest to that because, as most of you know, I am the mother of daughters! I often ask myself, why can’t my relationship with my daughters be constantly positive? Why are my words, at times, taken out of context? Why are they over sensitive to […]

Weddings are one of those pivotal life moments every Mom remembers. The day her daughter/son walks down the aisle to his/her waiting mate, is a tear-jerking cherished moment. With all the hustle and bustle of details that go into planning a wedding, sometimes Mother – of the Bride/Groom’s attire is overlooked and I just can’t […]