Category: MUSIC

20 on 20 // Jingle All The Way

20 on 20 // Jingle All The Way

I am a huge fan of all things Christmas — from decorating to baking to music and, of course, the reason for the season. It is definitely my favorite time of the year! Starting the day following Thanksgiving, I tune my car radio to the 

20 on 20 // This Is Halloween

20 on 20 // This Is Halloween

Halloween is almost here! Are you ready? Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love to decorate the house, coordinate fun costumes and watch monster movies with my kids all month long. Check us out at my friend’s Halloween party last year. The kids 

20 on 20 // Feels Like Fall

20 on 20 // Feels Like Fall

In the spirit of changing leaves, chunky sweaters and pumpkin everything, this month’s 20 on 20 playlist is all about capturing the cozy vibes of autumn. While it’s hard to compete with the merry spirit of the holiday season, autumn is my favorite time of 

20 on 20 // Summer Garden Party

20 on 20 // Summer Garden Party

Summer is a such a great time to unplug and refocus on the things that matter most. The longer days and nicer weather naturally lend to more time and motivation to work on projects, enjoy the outdoors and make memories with loved ones. If you’ve 

20 on 20 // Sammy’s Jams

20 on 20 // Sammy’s Jams

So far this year on the 20 on 20 playlists, you’ve heard a compilation by my kids. You’ve heard some of my favorite tunes as well as songs from the 80’s, songs about love and songs that feel like spring. It seems only fitting that this month’s 

20 on 20 // That’s My Jam! • The 80’s

20 on 20 // That’s My Jam! • The 80’s

The idea for these 20 on 20 playlists was sparked while on a weekend trip to New York last fall. One night after dinner, a group of friends and I went around the room, each selecting a song that reminded us of The 80’s. Granted we 

20 on 20 // Spring Refresh

20 on 20 // Spring Refresh

Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here Here comes the sun; here comes the sun… … and I say, thank goodness! Indeed, it has been a long, cold winter here in Virginia Beach. 

20 on 20 // The Kids Picks 1

20 on 20 // The Kids Picks 1

On the 20th of each month, I share my love of music with a playlist of 20 songs. I call it 20 on 20, and every month conveys a theme. March’s playlist was meticulously curated by my kids. With a boy and a girl of differing ages 

20 on 20 // Share the Love

20 on 20 // Share the Love

New to the blog this year are my 20 on 20 music playlists featuring 20 songs released on the 20th of each month. February’s theme is a celebration of love — from the dramatic scenes of romance novels and television shows to the simple acts 

20 on 20 // Listen On Repeat

20 on 20 // Listen On Repeat

For as long as I can remember, music has held a special place in my heart. As a little girl, I fondly remember listening to Motown on scratchy vinyl records and dancing around the living room. We would even sing along to a few folk