food, fashion, fitness and family travel
Yesterday I had the opportunity to travel to New York City to attend a swanky launch party for the new Kate Young for Target collection. This invitation came at the last minute and sent me into a frenzy of what-do-I-wear and what-should-I-bring and how-do-I-manage-it-all-on-the-train? In other words, just the typical feminine quandaries surrounding such an event. Men… Continue Reading →
Raising a family in the suburbs of Philadelphia, we are always looking for fun places to visit within a few hours from home. We’ve taken overnight excursions into Philly and out to Lancaster, we’ve spent many weeks at the Jersey Shore, but the one family-friendly destination we’ve yet to explore is the Poconos. This one… Continue Reading →
Ever since I visited Longwood Gardens last December and heard about their Orchid Extravaganza, I was dying to get back there and check it out. In typical Jo-Lynne form, I waited till the last minute. The exhibit is only open until March 24th, so knowing my days were numbered, yesterday I grabbed a friend and took a little… Continue Reading →
When I first moved here almost 18 years ago as a young bride, one of the first places my new mother-in-law took me was Longwood Gardens. I had never seen such incredible gardens. I fell in love. I quickly learned of Pierre duPont and his incredible philanthropy and how his legacy has impacted our area… Continue Reading →
This year we took our third family vacation to Disney World, and I’ve also gone a handful of times by myself for work so I feel like that pretty much qualifies me for expert status. At the very least, we have learned what works for us and what doesn’t, so I thought I’d share. Because… Continue Reading →
I am writing from my plush bed in one of the cottages at the Winvian Resort and Spa in Litchfield Hills, Connecticut. Oh yes I am!!! When my friend Cecily invited me to come as her “plus one” on a spa trip (’cause I am definitely not cool enough to get this invitation on my… Continue Reading →
With the events of the past week, I’ve been convicted more than ever how important it is to make time for my kids and my family. Like so many of us these days, I tend to get wrapped up in work and all my various social media outlets. It is so tempting to do one… Continue Reading →
On our way home from Maine a few weeks ago, we stopped over for a couple of nights in Shelton, Connecticut to stay at a Hyatt House and participate in Hyatt’s Blogger Cooking Challenge. We debated about what to do while we were in the area. There were several options, but in the end we… Continue Reading →
I just got back from MIRLing (Meet In Real Life) with Creative Kristi and then having lunch with my husband and son at our favorite haunt . . . Cleonice Mediterranean Bistro in Ellsworth, Maine. Their Locally Grown Spinach Salad with Anne Bossi’s Chevre, Locally Smoked Bacon, Onions & Toasted Hazelnuts with Dijon Vinaigrette is about… Continue Reading →
I’m glad you're here! I'm a writer, talker, coffee addict and collector of people and handbags. I live outside of Philly with my husband, 3 children, and a terribly spoiled shih tzu named Savannah. Read More →
