When it comes to spending money on myself, I tend to replenish my basic needs – mainly socks and contact lens saline because I lead a very exciting life.

Last August, they formed a new nonprofit organization, Retreat Farm, Ltd., dedicated to community outreach, education, and ongoing historical restoration of the land and buildings. Because I love old stuff, I find it all intriguing.

White River Ballet Academy is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a year-long series of special events you won't want to miss.

I can handle dirt, but I draw the line at animal droppings.

As we rushed out of the house yesterday, my daughter dropped a drinking glass on our ceramic floor. It promptly exploded into a thousand shards, which I took it as a clear sign that we should eat out.

Last night I spent a delicious (and kid-free, always a bonus) evening with pastry chef Gesine Bullock-Prado to celebrate the opening of her in-home baking school, Sugar Glider Kitchen.

Here are five discoveries from my weekend off the mom clock. I tested them so you don't have to.