by Kelly Valli | Nov 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Diwali Diwali / Dipalwali didn’t even exist in my little world until I was 35. I have abnormally high blood pressure and my doc directly told me that I needed yoga. I consequently met my beloved Guru Deepti and she invited me to my first Diwali party. I showed up...
by Kelly Valli | Oct 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
birks College in the 90s + Full Participation in Lilith Fair = Owning a Pair of Birks I didn’t over-think or cherish them as I should; My Birks were simply my shoes. They were still in their prime of life, no more than a mere 7 years old, when I had a few pregnancies...
by Kelly Valli | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Open House Chicago It is no secret that free/cheap is my jam. For one weekend in mid-October there is an all-time favorite Chicago activity. I like it so much that I even recommend that people from out of town plan their visit for this! Chicago has some really amazing...
by Kelly Valli | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Houseplants Today is a topic very near and dear to my heart. Houseplants. Don’t stop reading!!! Houseplants are either boring or depressing, or PTSD inducing (–as everything rushes back upon recollection of the tragic tale involving the orchid from Great Aunt Martha...
by Kelly Valli | Sep 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Take Care I take care of things… I help with homework and organize carpools and schedule the plumber but not at the same time as the ortho or PT or allergy shots or practice. I do piles and piles of laundry. I research the best vitamins and find live music for...