There are lots of ways we move through the weekend, and what equates to the typical weekend changes over time. This is my evolution.
a weekend in the life
Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica
My husband and I desperately needed a getaway so a few weeks ago, I went looking for somewhere warm where I could relax, swim and enjoy the sea. We settled on Montego Bay, Jamaica. We had been there before for a work function and stayed in the Secrets St. James, which was very nice. But … Continue reading Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Momentary Snapshot – March
It’s technically still the first week of the month, so I am taking a momentary snapshot. Some call it “taking stock”. If you could take a snapshot of my life at this moment, here is what it would look like: Reading: just finished “The Keeper of Lost Things” by Ruth Hogan, getting ready to … Continue reading Momentary Snapshot – March
Biltmore House and Gardens – Asheville, North Carolina
note: all photos are mine and are copyright, Kara Cox. Please also me for permission to duplicate. The article below was written by me about my personal trip and I received no promotional consideration or gifts. It is simply my opinion and my experience, yours may differ. My husband and I took a trip to Biltmore … Continue reading Biltmore House and Gardens – Asheville, North Carolina
My selfie. Myself.
It’s #nationalselfieday, which seems like the perfect time to introduce myself. My name is Kara. I am 51, which used to sound old to me but now that I’m here, it doesn’t really feel old. I have a wonderful husband and two grown children. I have the sweetest dog ever. She is a miniature goldendoodle … Continue reading My selfie. Myself.
Can one ever have too many hydrangeas? Answer: no. Here’s how to get more.
I love hydrangea season. And it’s here! The first of my hydrangeas bloomed this week. We’ve had a ton of rain here in the mid-Atlantic so I am hoping that this year they will flourish. I have three kinds in my garden: a miniature variety called Bobo, a hot pink one called City Lights, and … Continue reading Can one ever have too many hydrangeas? Answer: no. Here’s how to get more.
Thank you, Kate Spade. I wish I could have returned the favor.
Years ago, I had postpartum depression. It was bad. I loved my baby so much but I felt so incredibly inadequate as a mother. I had no idea what I was doing. I could not get organized, which is a big thing for me. I couldn’t sleep. I didn’t know who I was anymore. And … Continue reading Thank you, Kate Spade. I wish I could have returned the favor.
Out with the old, in with the new
It has been awhile. A long while. I started this blog in 2014 as "The Heart Shaped Life". I had a matching Instagram and a lot of ideas. But putting yourself out there in intimidating, and life got so busy, and then I let my domain expire and someone snapped it up. And my Instagram, … Continue reading Out with the old, in with the new
an open letter to college girls with love, from a mom
Note: this originally appeared on my Facebook page, and at the urging of friends, I am putting it on my blog too. College girls: you gotta step up. You have to take care of yourselves. You have to take care of one another. Your mothers would love to be there and come to college with … Continue reading an open letter to college girls with love, from a mom
thank you, lucky chair
Today is my son's last exam. He's finished high school. He worked so hard and achieved the one goal he set for himself, never losing his focus. I once told him that I was worried that he had set the bar too high. He replied, "don't worry Mom. If it doesn't happen, that's okay. It … Continue reading thank you, lucky chair
