Close Friendships + Car Confessions
I had the chance to catch up recently with Darleen Santore. Darleen is one of my very best friends and also happens to be a gifted Life Coach. Together, we talked about the importance of having a strong inner circle, and shared a few takeaways for creating lasting friendships that you can put into practice right now.
5 Ways to Be a Good Friend
Strong friendships are cultivated over time. Bonds become stronger by sharing experiences, making memories and simply being. For most, “how” to do this can seem a bit elusive.
Go-To Cookbooks for Entertaining
When it comes to entertaining for the holidays, there’s one thing that I always want to put my best foot forward with: the food. Over the years I’ve collected a treasure trove of cookbooks. Here is a roundup of my time-tested favorites . . .
Making Friends After a Move
After all of your boxes have been opened and most of the items have found their way to new spots in your home, you come to the realization that—we just moved and I have no local friends and no community to really share life with. And that can be a very daunting item to add to your "New move to-do list."
4 Ways To Be A Supportive Friend
It may seem difficult to know what to say or do for friends who are hurting. Perhaps they experienced a loss, are managing a difficult health condition or find themselves separated from family. No matter what the hurt, being a supportive friend is easier than you might imagine . . .
What We’re Pinnin for Christmas
We’re gearing up for all things holiday entertaining over here, and to help us prepare we’ve been pinning all the best tips and tricks over on Pinterest.
Best Christmas Playlist
Whether you’re hanging with your family tree-side or throwing a Christmas party or, we’ve got you covered. Check out our favorites on The Best Christmas Playlist on Spotify . . .
How To Create A Great Gift Basket
If there’s one present I LOVE to give (and get!), it’s a good gift basket. They’re easy to assemble, can be modified to fit any budget, and have a real “wow” factor that recipients always love. Over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks for pulling these together that make them easy to create and super fun to give . . .
Our Favorite Gathering Playlist
Nothing gets a gathering going quite like an amazing playlist. That’s why we’ve assembled a collection of our favorite songs to help set the tone for your next get together . . .
3 Types of Friends We All Need
The idea is to surround yourself with women who are different than you. You are who you hang out with, so make sure you are spending time with women you’d like to emulate . . .
The Lumitory Manifesto
We believe that time spent with others is time well spent, that there is so much more that binds us together than separates us. We believe that stories, when shared, can become bridges that lead to compassion and connection . . .
