One of my very best friends is getting married in less than two weeks! I recently put the kiddos to bed early, popped a grapefruit seltzer, and sat down to write my matron of honor speech. The word 'matron'...
I scream. A lot.
My 7 year old still has training wheels on his bike.
My 3 year old still uses a pacifier.
I don’t get up at 5:00 a.m. to workout at home.
My 7 year old can’t tie his shoes.
My...
What is community? And what does it mean to be a part of one? While the definition differs around the globe, one element remains consistent; community is what we do for each other (thank you FB for my latest...
The last two years I have had a strict adherence to routines and structure. Since my son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), I have a singular focus as a mother to ensure that there are as few...
When you think about your childhood, what’s your happiest memory? Mine is definitely a family vacation, or some type of day trip that we took. Experiencing different cultures, trying new foods, and learning together are great reasons to travel...
As moms we do a lot for our kids. Even before they are born we start making decisions for them. What color will the nursery be? How will I dress my kids? What toys will they have? It is...
We are lucky to live in a world where we have so much information at the tips of our fingers. We can "Google" anything we need. Also, our social media accounts are there to refer back to for information...
I grew up the second oldest in a family of four and there has always been sibling rivalry. I have two brothers and a sister, and we are all four years apart. Growing up, we were pretty close and...
While co-parenting, we can never be too prepared for the questions that come from our children.
A few weeks ago, a question I was not prepared for came from my son. He asked, “Do moms and dads live together?”...
The Annual Ritual
Each year we engage in the time-honored tradition of spring cleaning. For generations the annual ritual has served as an opportunity to start the year anew, with fresh linens, laundered draperies, and a deep cleaning of the...
In + Around Fairfield County
Girls’ Day Out
Sometimes, being a mom doesn't fill our cup completely; we need MORE. A day to forget our responsibilities and have a girls' day out...
