Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

In my first blog about my trip to the Seattle Westin, I ended with the wonderful meal we had at Relish (located right off the lobby of the Seattle Westin). So, I'll pick up from there. I was given a f...

Have you ever really craved a cookie but don't want to deal with the hassle of making cookie dough? Often, the thought of softening the butter, creaming it and mixing the dry ingredients separately is...

My mother was always filled with fear and never more so than after she had kids. She was convinced that if she ever stopped worrying, we would all immediately die. In order to play at a friend's house...

Have you ever had an experience that was so special and so wonderful that the very thought of trying to relay it to others is overwhelming? Well, that happened to me last weekend. I was so excited to ...

Fall is one of my favorite seasons to decorate for. I like the simplicity of it. At Christmastime, I have multiple totes full of decorations to unpack and put out. When autumn arrives I keep things pa...

My kids have, shall we say "interesting palates"? They try foods that I wouldn't be caught dead eating. My girls have worked in fine-dining establishments and have been exposed to all kinds of differe...

I took over the hostessing duties in my family at a young age. I think it was because my parents were divorced and I was the eldest daughter. I wanted to create that sense of family and tradition that...

It seems like I am shocked every year by the sudden appearance of fall. One minute the sun is shining warmly and the next second the air is crisp and cool. One day, I am dressed in shorts and tank top...

Each mom has her own unique set of issues that she struggles with. Perhaps, you're an introvert and you miss those quiet times you used to have. Some moms have to deal with health issues while other m...

September is here! For most of us mommies, September feels more like the New Year than January 1st does. I don't have any kids returning to school anymore, but September still feels like a time of new...