It is that time of year: for time with family and friends; for festive parties; holiday music and decorations; holiday-themed romantic comedies on the Hallmark channel; and….shopping (ahem, I mean giving). The latter, quite frankly, makes me want to throw up in my mouth a little. That annual question of “What do you want for […]

I love spending time with family and everyone knows that holidays are usually spent with family. However, sometimes you just need a break from everything and everyone…for any number of reasons. (And apologies to my beloved family members reading this right now). I have had any number of these much needed retreats over the years. […]

I love spending time with family and everyone knows that holidays are usually spent with family. However, sometimes you just need a break from everything and everyone…for any number of reasons. (And apologies to my beloved family members reading this right now). I have had any number of these much needed retreats over the years. […]