My 13-year-old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Dragonfruit. Reminds us of: watermelon crossed with kiwi.
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Are You Following the Trends? Here are 11 of the Latest in Interior Design for 2018
Every year brings with it new, interesting, and exciting interior design trends that anyone can incorporate into their homes and enjoy a new, fresh look. From patterned ceiling décor, to flamboyant wallpapers, to textured wall art, here are a few insights into how you can freshen up your home with the latest trends in interior…
What Your Kid Can Do After High School
So, your child is going to leave high school soon, and they’re wondering what they should do next. High school graduation marks a turning point in every person’s life, and it is a little scary wondering what to do next. There’s a lot of options out there for them, and the decision can be a…
My Son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Prickly Pear Fruit
My son’s second Exotic Fruit Challenge: Prickly Pear Fruit (also called Tunas or Cactus Fruit). Reminds us of: pomegranate crosses with melon. Texture: like Honeydew melon but with larger and harder pomegranate-like seeds. Flavor: like kiwi.
What To Do and Where To Eat in San Antonio!
We are heading to San Antonio where we will meet up with some indigo clothing co. models. Their parents are dear family friends, but, as my girls’ tell me, there is no such thing as a family vacation anymore because all vacations are working vacations for our young entrepreneurs. p.s. For more ideas of what…
Our Girls at Berkshire Soccer Academy
In celebration of the launch of How To Coach Girls book, we are partnering with Berkshire Soccer Academy, a sleep away soccer camp for girls, with a five-part series. March: The effect of Team Impact on the Boston College Women’s Soccer Team. How To Coach Girls available here. I let my kids do one week of extravagant camp each summer. My…
Indigo, Samurai and My Daughters’ Clothing Company
My daughters have launched their own clothing company, upcycling vintage and modern pieces, and dying them using a Japanese shibori technique. Indigo Clothing Co. Products: + 100% natural indigo dye + a modern take on Japanese shibori dyeing techniques + upcycled vintage & modern pieces + environmentally and socially conscious
TeamImpact and Boston College Women’s Soccer Team
In celebration of the launch of How To Coach Girls book, we are partnering with Berkshire Soccer Academy, a sleep away soccer camp for girls, with a five-part series. How To Coach Girls available here. Boston College Women’s Soccer Team has been working with Team Impact for a number of years. Team Impact is a national nonprofit that matches…
HOW TO COACH GIRLS Book Launch Events
We have the following book signing events planned. We hope you can join us. Newtonville Books 10 Langley Road Newton Centre Newton, MA 02459 Saturday, March 31, 2018 4:00pm Alison and I will make a short presentation, take Q & A, and serve homemade cookies.