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The Time of Day...

For me, the best time of day is in those few quiet moments right before I fall asleep. When I turn out the lights and remind myself that today was a good day!

The Book...

I love to read and there is no way for me to pick a favorite. I really enjoy reading historical fiction and over the past few years have read a lot based around the World Wars and the early 1900’s in America. There is a lot we can (and should) be learning from the past.

The TV Show...

Schitts Creek, American Housewife, This Is Us, The Good Place, The Office, anything on HGTV or Disney+ (just like my favorite book, I can’t pick one)

The Quote...

“If not you, then who? If not now, then when?” – Hillel

I use this quote with my kids all the time. It is a great reminder to pick up socks, make beds and take out the trash so Mom doesn’t have to……. but I am really hoping they feel the greater meaning behind these words.  Be helpful, be kind, take initiative and be a leader.

The Necessity…

My family. As simple as that. Life has all kinds of twists and turns and without my family I would not be able to navigate any of them. (And if I am being completely honest… wine!)

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The Luxury…

Travel. I love traveling with my children (they are older now, so it is easier). I love being able to get off the daily roller coaster we ride and just be together. We are looking forward to Costa Rica in 2020!

The Friend(s)…

I am lucky enough to have had 3 women walk into my life just when I needed them the most. The first is my life long friend who will (and has) literally drop everything when I call. She has held my hand through relationships, weddings, pregnancy and the death of my husband. No matter where we may individually be in our lives, she will be there for me at a moment’s notice.  The second women became a sister the day we pledged the same sorority in college. By far the best part of that sorority was her! She is my go-to when I need to vent, gossip or need to be told that what my 15-year-old is going through is completely normal. And then there is the socialite. This woman came out of nowhere and has literally changed the way I look at the world. She goes above and beyond everyday to help those around her and has molded my family right into hers. She is the life of the party with a heart of gold.

The Treat…

I never pass up the opportunity to eat ice cream. Life is too short to not eat what makes you happy!

The Hobby...

Is carpooling a hobby?

The Vacation...

The Beach! Any time my family can slow down, and all be in the same place at the same time, it is the best. Add sun, sand and an ocean sunset and it is absolutely perfect.