Travels with my big boy
Longtime readers will recall that my eldest really wanted a cat for Christmas. He did not get a cat. In lieu, he received a promise …Read More
Category Archives: Free Time
What I’m into (belated February edition)
So we are 10 days into February, but I never did write this month's "what I'm into" post, so here we go. I just finally started …Read More
The Little Book of Hygge, toddlers, and relaxation
The Danish concept of "hygge" is having a moment. Much like the Norwegian "koselig," it is an elevated vision of coziness, which is key to enjoying …Read More
Napa nostalgia and secrets of people with all the time in the world
I am writing this from the Napa valley in California, where I came to do a time management workshop. One of the great parts of my …Read More
How we did on the holiday fun list
New Year's Day is rapidly approaching, which means it's time to look back on my 2016 holiday fun list. This is the list I make …Read More
The rhythm of holiday break
We have a houseful of cousins right now, and the kids are in heaven. The adults are doing a lot of crowd management, but we …Read More
How to be productive over the holidays (if you are home with the kids)
In the usual narrative, work is stressful and holidays are relaxing. Therefore, attempting to be "productive" over the holidays is missing the whole point. However, I …Read More
Update on the pet question and Christmas
Thanks to everyone who offered their advice on pets. It was helpful, as was a Real Simple magazine article in the January issue on what …Read More
What fits in bits of time
This was a relatively short weekend, as Sunday was officially a work day for me (well, sort of — more on that below). Friday my …Read More
Quick dispatch from California
I've been in California this week for Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen conference. An offshoot from the grown-up Most Powerful Women conference, this one …Read More