When I was a kid, my favorite thing to do was ride my blue and purple bike. I would ride laps around the block all day. Then I would beg my brothers to walk with me to the convenient store for now and laters, hubba bubba chewing gum, which made the best bubbles ever,  green apple jolly ranchers, bito honey sticks and hot…

My daughters are four years apart. They are all viewing the world through different lens. The oldest is learning to prioritize and manage her time while transitioning into an independent young woman. My middle child is creating her own space as a teenager. My baby girl is enjoying just being a kid.

As a parent, it's natural to want to treat them all the same, talk to them all the same way and embrace them all exactly alike. But I found that by doing this not everyone one was getting…

I enjoy rolling up my sleeves after a long day in front of the computer to whip up a batch of cookies or bake a double chocolate chip cake to impress my little mermaid and trendsetters. I think I'm actually pretty good on my own in the kitchen. However, It is always sweet to welcome my eight year old pastry chef…