Mind The Gap
This is my all-time favorite public safety message. I love hearing that announced when riding the tube in London.
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Feed your family. Feed your soul.
Zen Inspirations
The Art of the Simple Summer Supper
Living in such a cold climate I relish my Chicago summers and love having friends and family over to celebrate our beautiful, albeit short, season.
Peapod Meal Kit Launch & Coupon!
After our success at the Windy City Live & Peapod’s Next Best Competition this Spring, we’re excited to announce the launch of two co banded meal kits with Peapod.
Power of Vulnerability
“Is vulnerability the same as weakness? In our culture, we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty. Yet we too often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace of joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity, and …read more
It’s a Mom Business
Over the past four years Jane and I have had numerous meetings with designers, fellow entrepreneurs and specialty food consultants…but I’ll never forget a question by a potential investor. After Jane and I spent a 1/2 hour explaining our business he looked directly at me …read more
Springtime: a season of renewal
My mother, Becky Jones, was famous for her words of wisdom, platitudes, and random offbeat thoughts, which were affectionately known as “Beckyisms.”
Zen Cooks
An unexpected email from a friend showed up in my inbox in late January, “Peapod is looking for Chicago’s next best food product! Fill out an application NOW!” As I was out of the country, I sent a text to Jane who dropped everything to …read more
Green City Market
Last November I had the good fortune to meet Melissa Flynn, Executive Director of Green City Market, and hear about “Chicago’s only truly “green” farmers market”.
Setting an Intention
Over the last few years January has become one of my favorite months. As a child, it meant leaving behind the joyfulness and complete abandon of the Christmas holidays. but as an adult it serves as a month of respite and signifies a time of renewal
Letting Go
As we enter into the season of joy and light, I am reminded that for many people it is also a season of loss and regret.
Africa
Last January my son, Doug, and I traveled to Tanzania as part of a mission team from our church.
Living with Diabetes: a Mother’s journey
As part of our commitment to helping families create healing and wholeness through food we chose to dedicate one month each year to focusing on a health related challenge. In the past we have shared stories from friends and family who have had severe food …read more
