December's Double Life

Between the kids’ ice skating, gymnastics, basketball, and skiing, I'm considering a stint at the Olympic training center just to keep up. Elizabeth, our resident pop star, brought down the house this month with performances of "Bad Blood" and "Shut Up and Drive" – watch out, Taylor and Rihanna! Then – from modern chart-toppers to the OG hitmaker himself – both Elizabeth and Zach had Shakespeare performances at school. (Helping your children master iambic pentameter will teach you what you’re really made of as a parent).

The highlight reel kicked off with Zach hitting double digits – we celebrated his 10^th birthday with a sweet little mountain gathering. We also spent the holidays at home this year with a lot of cozy cooking, memorable movies, and some time playing in our real-life snow globe. 

HOW WE MAKE SKIING EVEN MORE FUN FOR THE FAMILY: The Ski Tracks app has turned our family ski days into friendly competitions - nothing motivates kids like beating Mom's top speed (safely, of course!).

I took Partytrick on the road to Florida this month, where the warmth wasn't just in the weather. I had an incredible experience speaking at Engage! Summit on Amelia Island (you can read about that here) and was then able to pitch a potential new client on the enterprise offering we’re rolling out in Miami. I can’t believe where this journey is taking me. As we gear up for 2025, I'm diving deep into strategic planning mode – because sometimes the best way to predict the future is to create it.

And speaking of creation, I'm revisiting Atomic Habits (yes, again!) because there's something about December that calls for both reflection and forward motion. James Clear's wisdom hits differently each time – like that friend who always knows exactly what you need to hear.

A NEW TOOL I’M USING TO PLAN OUT MY 2025: the NEW Partytrick! From collaboration tools and planning tools to SOOOO much more, we’re going to help you create a 2025 FULL of memorable experiences. Our new website is live - book a demo and/or share it with your friends so that they can! :) 

After a six-week pause post-marathon (doctor's orders!), I've been lacing up my running shoes again. And in between miles, I've rediscovered the pure luxury of a good soak – turns out that sometimes the best brainstorming happens in a bubble bath.

ONE OTHER WAY, I’M STAYING HEALTHY AND POWERED-UP IN THIS SEASON OF REVELRY AND REST: I just kicked off a 21-day reset on OPEN. Care to join me?

"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”

- George Bernard Shaw