Maria Sette
Confessions of an Over-Functioner
Hi, my name is Maria, and I’m an over-functioner.
What is an over-functioner? According to Will Meek Ph.D., “Classic characteristics of over-functioning include being overly focused on another person’s problems or life situation, offering frequent...
Keeping It Cool: Splash Pads in Fairfield County
Here come the dog days of summer...where’s a mom to go to keep their kids cool? Connecticut is blessed to be a coastal state and has many beaches. All state beaches are free with...
Mom Bod Summer
“Hot girl summer, hot girl summer.”
Anyone else tired of hearing this phrase? I feel like that’s all anyone is talking about now that we are “mostly” out of quarantine. As for me, I’m strictly...
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month
Remember last March, when many of us were bleach wiping everything and wearing gloves, along with masks every time we left the house? For most people, that is the closest thing to dealing with...
Screen Time Wars
“I HATE THIS! YOU’RE SO MEAN! Door slam. House rattles.
Does this resonate with anyone else?
I don’t know about you, but the pandemic burnout is real, especially for my older son. He's always been a...
Searching for the 25th Hour
Oftentimes at night, as I lay awake for the last few minutes of my day, I dream about what I would do if I had one more hour in the day.
Not laundry.
Not workout.
Not get...
Top Tips for Meal Planning & Prep
I am frequently asked how I manage four different dinners almost every night. My simple answer is meal planning and prep.
Every weekend I carve out some time to review what I have in...
Hope for 2021
2020, you win. I lost hope. I have nothing left to give. The year started off strong. I had a vision board and everything. I set my intention to do more self-care activities, put...
Kitchen Hacks You Need To Try
Who doesn’t need quick and clever kitchen hacks? Am I the only one feeling like they’re spending ALL their time cooking and cleaning these days? Here are my top 10 favorite kitchen hacks (without...
Halloween as a Food Allergy Mom
I hate Halloween. There, I said it. To be honest, I’ve always hated it. As a #foodallergymom, Halloween has a whole new reason to be loathed. There has never been a year that I...