katemoncayo
Kate is a working mom who is constantly trying to balance the chaos of a full-time advertising career with caring for her twins. She is a New York transplant who’s fallen in love with the CT shoreline she now calls home. Kate lives by the beach in Fairfield with her husband and boy/girl twins. When not working or chasing her kids you can find Kate sweating it out at a Bar Method Class or watching reality TV with wine in hand! Having it all may be a myth but Kate is trying her damnedest to live a balanced life. She hopes you can relate as you follow along on her crazy journey through motherhood!
How to Stay Connected in a Disconnected World
2021 is here; a new year. “Yeah!?!?“
I’m not sure whether to wallow in the same self-pity and uncertainty of 2020 or embrace the hope that hangs in the air. Never have we faced a...
The Day the Tooth Fairy Forgot to Come & Other Epic Mom Fails
My daughter bounded through the door at 7 a.m. to wake me up as she typically does, although instead of excited to get her day going, I could tell by the look on her...
Cold or COVID-19?
It was bound to happen sooner or later; both my twins sneezing, snotting, and running a 100-degree fever. We were three weeks into the start of hybrid school. My motherly instinct was to chalk...
What’s the Deal with CBD Anyway?
It’s a tale as old as time… Moms on edge! Mom can’t sleep because of all the anxious thoughts racing through her mind! I’m sure many of you can relate!
We are all riding the...
What Does Anxiety Look Like?
Anxiety may look different than you think. It doesn’t have to mean panic attacks or medication. It doesn’t have to mean hospitalization or catastrophic events. I think what 2020 has taught me, is that...
My Spontaneous Summer
Spontaneity has never come easy to me. In fact, during a typical year, most weeks, days, heck, even minutes, are planned out in advance!
Well, coronavirus laughed at my plans and forced me, for the...
Kindergarten Plus COVID Equals An Extra Dose of Anxiety
My husband and I recently sat through our twins’ kindergarten orientation. Like many gatherings these days, it was conducted over a Zoom call. There were no tours of the school or handshakes with their...
Erasing My Plans One Month at a Time
Change is hard for me, even under the best of circumstances. I’m a planner at my core, so one way I deal with change is to plan ahead. My paper planner is my lifeline;...
How to Work from Home in Comfort and Style
As we all weather the coronavirus pandemic from home, our daily needs have shifted. I work for an advertising agency that priorities video conferencing. I no longer need the stylish office attire hanging in...
My Kid’s a Giant Tattletale
In our house, everyone knows the rules. My husband is a preschool teacher who’s trained in Behavioral Science. He’s a very hands-on parent, for which I am grateful! I love the life lessons and...