Hi Friends:

Although I have watched three other children graduate from high school, it never gets easier.  This year, my fourth child will be gathering up her diploma, packing up her life and moving on to bigger and better things.

While I am thrilled for her, of course, I get choked up thinking about another baby leaving the nest.  It’s hard to let go of a full house and the daily interaction, but this girl, just like all of your graduates is going to set the world on fire!

Whether you are celebrating your own child’s graduation or helping a friend or family member celebrate theirs, be sure to mark the moment with something special.

Hi Friends:

I like to think of Mother’s Day as more than a celebration of our mothers, but rather, it’s a celebration of all of the great women who shape and guide our lives.  My own mother, Nancy, was a full stop force of nature.  As you can see in her picture (left), she had an infectious smile and was the ultimate fun girl and master problem solver who gave me the pluck and grit necessary to pursue my dreams of designing jewelry and becoming an entrepreneur.