This past weekend was nice and quiet over here. Bensten didn’t have a XC meet. Izzy only worked a few shifts, so we got to hang out a...

I was fully expecting today to hit me like a ton of bricks. We were in Richmond for Bensten’s Flint Hill race yesterday. It was a cool...

Can we talk about technology for a minute? I am the first to admit that I love technological advancements that make our lives easier. ...

Hi! It’s been a while…sorry I sorta went MIA. Summer is hectic at our house, and this summer was kinda different. Still hectic….but...

Happy 4th! Our house is as crazy as ever. Lil’s boss at her internship gave her a suite at the Nats game today and we were all so...

Last week I saw that my mom re-subscribed to o ur newsletter. I think she thought she had missed posts. NOPE. I am just struggling to...

A lot of people have asked how I became such a big fan of hockey. So I kinda feel the need to come clean. I am 100% a fake fan. I have...

I am behind on writing. But honestly, just since I sat down to write this, Scotti (our 4 legged inmate) has rung the bells to go out 3x....

Adulting is hard. Parenting is even harder in my opinion. Anytime I see a kid struggling, it tugs at my heartstrings. When it’s one of my...

I do not like secrets. But I do like surprises. It’s complicated. Maybe it’s my advanced age and declining mental faculties- but I am so...

I need advice. If you have been here for a bit, you know I “ran” the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler with Izzy last year. It was brutal. I had...

Today’s blog is for pet owners. The last 96 hours have been complete and utter chaos. And I have spent most of it teetering between tears...

I love biscotti. Actually, I also love Biscotti. Our almond biscotti is not a very popular item. I mean, my family loves it, but it...

This week marks ten years since Bensten’s accident. I feel so grateful. So lucky. So blessed. It has been a decade, yet the event is...

This weekend we went to watch Lil swim against William & Mary. We love any chance to see her, and W&M is so close, and such a cute...

Hi! Happy New Year. I had an amazing break- I slept in every single day….and then spent the days just hanging out with my kids and Lance....

Good Morning Bakery Fam! I am procrastinating starting baking today. I took yesterday off - and am having trouble motivating this...

It’s no secret that I am really proud of Izzy. But I have a host of other emotions that go along with being proud of her. I am grateful...

When Schone’s Scones came into existence- mid pandemic in April 2020- I honestly did not see it coming. Yes, I have always loved to...

I think I am behind on blog posts. Or maybe not. Honestly, I am a bit of a mess. I am perpetually exhausted. I am very tired of making...