Chrissie Kremer

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here! We’ve reviewed over 6,200 (!) sale items and filtered out what we think are the best buys. This sale is a great time to restock on basics (cosmetics, clothing, towels, and more), as well as purchase some highly discounted new items you may want to try. It’s also the […]

There’s nothing better than getting lost in a book that takes you to a new location or way of life (except perhaps going to that new location!). Reading a fiction or non-fiction book set in a destination you have been to, plan to go to, or just want to learn about is a joy. These

We all love a blouse that is somehow ‘special’. You can pair it with jeans, white pants, or shorts, and it elevates the outfit. We’ve found some beautiful summer tops that feature extra details and trims, making them special and sure to make you feel and look great. Me & Em Orange Blouse We love

We are carry-on travelers, but always pack an ‘overflow bag’ to fill as needed with any purchases made during the trip. This bag needs to fit a couple of key requirements: Size: It must be big enough to hold a good amount of stuff, as needed. We’ve put rugs in ours before! Lightweight: It shouldn’t

When I got married (in 1994), we were pretty traditional about it. I was surprised when John popped the question, and I hadn’t chosen a ring ahead of time. I had a ‘kitchen shower’, and registered for china and silver. My parents paid for the wedding, and my husband’s parents paid for the rehearsal dinner. 

We had a fantastic two-week girls’ trip to India (full itinerary here). Given we went in early April, the tail end of the tourist season, it was very toasty.  We topped out at about 110 degrees while in an open-air Jeep in the afternoon sun, tracking tigers, which put Jo into heatstroke territory! But, given

Annie Jackson is co-founder/CEO of Credo Beauty, the premier destination for ‘clean’ beauty products. The 130+ brands they carry must follow a strict ‘Credo Clean Standard’ protocol regarding ingredients, r&d processes, labeling claims, and more. Credo is currently sold online and has 15 stores nationwide.  Annie Jackson received one phone call that changed her career

How did three women, who live in different parts of the country, meet later in life and decide to open a longevity company that utilizes the benefits of integrative wellness coaching and motivates women to adopt lifestyle shifts to live better longer? And what exactly is integrative health?  And what does it mean to live

How does a real estate agent and mother of four living in Marin suddenly find herself, within a year or two of her kids going to college, working on Center Court at the US Open, as well as acting onstage as the lead in a San Francisco play? Everyone approaches an empty nest differently, but

How does someone with a marketing background make the decision in her 60’s to start a company that helps people manage the complicated and emotional web of elder care? Cameron Brown’s first career was as an English teacher in Morocco, France, and Japan, followed by her second career working in product marketing. Then, after raising