Ever since I can remember, on the first of every month my mom would always say, “White rabbits, Heather!” And I’d answer back, “White rabbits, Mommy!” It was a fun game of verbal tag just between me and my mom. Sometimes, I would manage to say it before her and feel like I won the... Continue Reading →
Man’s Best Friend is Good for the Soul—and the Body!
The day that I brought Emma home from the breeder changed my life. She was a tiny little ball of white fluff that loved to nuzzle my neck and get lots of cuddles, which she still loves to do—along with getting plenty of belly rubs. At that time, I was going through a very bad... Continue Reading →
Five Tips for Traveling With Your Dog
I love to travel. Exploring new hiking trails or different cities can be exciting. But I have a small dog and I don’t like leaving her behind. Thankfully, after years of hating the car, she has grown to like traveling. The first time I took Emma on a plane was last summer when we visited... Continue Reading →
Neil Diamond Says Farewell to Touring
When I turned on the news this morning, the first thing I heard was legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond announced his retirement from touring due to his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s. I couldn’t believe it. Fans around the world are stunned. Just last year, I went to see Neil at Madison Square Garden in New York... Continue Reading →
Confessions of a Germophobe
It was just like any other day at work. I brought in some snacks to share with my team. (We usually took turns bringing in goodies—very healthy to sometimes decadent.) This time, it was a bag of sea salted popcorn. As usual, I put out a stack of paper cups so everyone could pour popcorn... Continue Reading →
Easy Winter Soup—Hungarian Style
Since I’m on the road to recovery from the flu (ugh, it’s been a rough a week—and yes, I did get the flu vaccination!), I thought I’d share a favorite recipe of mine. After a week of broth and veggie soup, I’m ready for something else that has a little more flavor—and kick! The real... Continue Reading →
5 Winter Safety Tips for Dog Owners
I’m sure I’m not the only pet parent whose dog loves the outdoors and the snow. It seems, the colder it gets, the longer Emma wants to stay out. And when it snows, it takes forever to get her back inside. If it were up to her, she’d dive through all the mounds of snow... Continue Reading →
How To Choose the Right Dog For Your Lifestyle
So, you want a dog. Great! Being a pet parent is very rewarding. But it is also a big responsibility. There are factors to consider even before you walk into the shelter or choose a breeder to pick your pup. Before bringing home your new fur baby, please do some research on which breed and/or... Continue Reading →