Adulting can be really hard some days. Today is one of those days. I’m stress-eating my way through a bag of Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips as I’m typing this. I keep a bag in the pantry at all times, usually for their given purpose – when shit gets real and I need a chocolate fix. It’s my necessary-and-not-so-guilty pleasure that’s getting me through at this moment, and … Continue reading Thank You for Holding
Podcasts have been on play at our house ever since Serial made it’s addicting debut. They’ve since become a part of my daily routine and have made the most mundane of errands, such as the grocery store run, walking the dog or hitting the gym, a little more fun, interesting and informative. I even found a kid-friendly podcast we all enjoyed on a recent family road trip. Here are … Continue reading 3 Awesome Podcasts
When horrific events occur like what happened this past Sunday in Orlando, I’ve found it really difficult in the aftermath to get back in step with the normal groove of life. I’ve been feeling rather raw, emotionally raw, with my old friend anxiety lurking in the corners of my head and lodged in my solar plexus. Deep thoughts coupled with deep emotions seem to create an emotional … Continue reading Small Steps
There’s nothing like a good book to get lost in. Recently, however, I’ve had a hard time focusing and even finishing a few pages. It dawned on me last week, as I was helping my boys with their Summer reading suggestions, that I needed to create my own list to help renew my love affair with the novel. So after researching, reading reviews and looking at … Continue reading 7 Books for Summer
Mother’s Day is May 8th. To help my family alleviate any stress and sleepless nights they may have lying awake, racking their heads trying to figure out how to make this Mother’s Day simply A-W-E-S-O-M-E, I decided to help by putting together a simple list of things my family can do that would bring me great joy, possibly even tears of joy, this Mother’s Day. Sleep – … Continue reading What I Really Want This Mother’s Day
I came across this quote the other day by John Muir, and it instantly resonated with me. Whenever I’m feeling anxious, or need to clear my head, I go outside. It’s a great way to hit the reset button during the day. Sometimes it’s just a 20 minute walk around my neighborhood park, sometimes longer, but the fresh air and sunshine seem to be an instant … Continue reading Spring Stroll
I’ve officially called it quits. Or let’s just say, I’ve taken a long hiatus. My synapses aren’t firing as quickly, my reflexes are numb, and the thought of cutting the crusts off another turkey sandwich might possibly send me over ‘The Edge’. We’re down to the count now. I can see the finish line. Eight more days. Eight more days until school’s out and summer … Continue reading Mom’s Out For Summer
October of 2011. I remember the date well because it was one of the few times I’ve actually planned ahead. I was at Target (surprise!) and spontaneously purchased two new, shiny, plastic sleds. One red and one neon green. Since that time, due in part to being out-of-town the one time it did snow, having a sick kid and/or global warming, they’ve been sitting in our … Continue reading Family Moment
I’m turning a birthday milestone today! Here are a few things I learned from my Thirties that I thought I would share. If you have any words of wisdom, please pass them along. xx 1). Choose a wedding dress that will be timeless, not trendy. The same goes for your hair style. You will thank yourself in ten years when you look back at pictures. … Continue reading 30 Things I Learned From My 30s.
We don’t watch a lot of TV in our house, for the simple reason that, honestly, who has the time? I remember when I was pregnant with my first son, a family friend had explained parenting this way: “You can watch the beginning of Law & Order when the crime happens, or you can watch the end when the criminal is caught, but you cannot … Continue reading Fashion! Fantasy! Fun!
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