It’s that time of year when I like to start planning my birthday. Planning an adult birthday party for myself is a different experience than planning a birthday party for my kids!

Some years I want to go big—like camping with out-of-state friends or a random acts of kindness scavenger hunt. And other years I want the smallest and most intimate celebration. 

Last year, I thought I didn’t want anything at all. And then I was suddenly sad on my birthday. I was so grateful when my friend Cristina invited us over for an impromptu party after we touched based in the middle of the day and she realized how … Read More