I love that the during this time of year, it is not just about Spring cleaning, although most...


“Chique” Tip: Stay Calm & Carry On
Today ended on a much better note than how it started. It was a rough morning at our...

“Chique” Tip: Hidden Gems in Hyde Park
This past Sunday, the boys & I went to the Hyde Park Art Center for our monthly visit...

“Chique” Sketch: Ferdinand
Ferdinand, by Munro Leaf was published over 50 years ago and is one of the bestselling children’s books...

“Chique” Craft: Handmade Marbled Paper
We discovered this fantastic craft on Parker’s first day of school when the kids were making marbled paper...

“Chique” Family Tip: The Gift of Giving
Are kids inherently selfish? Are we born kind & generous or do we have to learn it? How...

The “UnChique” Family
We may not be very urban or very “chique” in this pic but we were having fun on...

Christmas stroll on the beach
We have a tradition, no matter how cold or blustery, we take the dogs for a run on...

Sending Angel Kisses & Christmas Hugs
I love experiencing the holidays through the boys’ eyes. Everything feels much more angelic and pure! Here they...

“Chique” Family Tip: Winter Sports
I remember as a kid skating on Quarton Lake in my hometown which is a whole other story...

“Chique” Fitness Tip: Never Give Up
After Parker’s first swim meet in his new 9&10 age group he was a bit disappointed. He puts...

“Chique” Family Tip: Big isn’t always Better
A few years back we started a tradition of decorating mini trees for the boy’s bedrooms. I never...