: About Me

I am a writer and nutritionist living in the Lehigh Valley in PA. I spent most of my adult life living in New York City. I like the small-town feel of my new place of residence. I live with my husband Brent and my border collie Sadie. When not writing, I enjoy running, biking, swimming, cooking, reading, watching independent films, taking photographs, and hiking.

I am eager to become involved in the Helium community. What a great resource I have stumbled across!

My passion is ...

health

I know too much about ...

artificial ingredients

My parents always told me ...

to believe in myself

My childhood ambition ...

In a 5th grade assignment, I literally wrote "to be an independent writer."

My favorite memory ...

peaceful bike rides , runs, and swims throughout my life

Why I write ...

I'm in my elelement

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading...What I talk about when I talk about Running

My first job ...

hostess at a restaurant

My inspiration ...

several travel writers and on a personal level, my mom

Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes How to organize a stag night

5 of 11

Stag parties (aka bachelor and bachelorette parties) have long been associated with strippers, parting, and one last hoorah before a man or woman enters into married life. However, many young women and men are gleefully stepping away from the clich traditions. Stag parties give the planner (usually the best man for the man or the maid of honor for the woman) an opportunity to be creative. Here are the essentials for planning a stag night, along with some creative ideas. The Essentials: When planning a stag party, the first thing you want to do is tell the bride or groom that you are lookin...

More..

• Helium Charter Member