Because we have chosen to live out of five carry-on bags, our Christmas this year was aligned with values we have always shared. We frequently talked about having more experiences and less “stuff” …
How Smart Is Your Use of Technology?
I have often written about our desire to unplug and spend more time connecting with each other and less with our devices. It seems my oldest son’s desires are sometimes stronger than mine! He won a …
Adding Fuel to Your Fireside Chat
Since the house is on fire, let us warm ourselves! ~Italian Proverb A Christmas Eve bonfire? We were intrigued. As we ventured to the town of Nemoli, population 1,500, we wondered what we would find …
Creating Your Own Soundtrack
I can’t walk past a blackberry bush dripping with berries and not pick them. I see jam and cobblers and vanilla ice cream smothered in blackberry sauce and something inside me says pick. The men in my …
Just Published!
Colleen was just published on the home page of International Living! We are not sure how long it will be on the home page so CLICK HERE to see the entire post. Merry Christmas from the Mariotti's! …
Are Your Lists Controlling Your Life?
I have had the same “holiday list” for 10 years. On my list was everything from Santa pictures, to holiday card photo sessions, ordering gifts, shipping gifts, teacher gifts, clients gifts, special …
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