amber
Amber is a stay-at-home mom who lives in Trumbull with her husband, Kevin, and two very active boys. After moving from Queens, she can't imagine living anywhere else. As a homeschooling mom and habitual list-maker, she's learning to savor a slower pace of life, and making memories along the way, even if it means not getting everything done.
Why I Am a Helicopter Parent (And Not Bothered at All)
I didn’t intend to become a helicopter parent.
I rubbed my pregnant belly and said things like, “Kids need independence!” But it wasn’t long after...
Teacher Appreciation Week: A Love Letter to the Woman Who Does it All
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and as a homeschooling mom, I would love to take this opportunity to thank and honor a truly remarkable educator:...
Rooted At Home, Raised for the World
There's a quiet tension in the life we're building. Within tradwife and homeschooling accounts on Instagram, it often feels like you have to pick...
The Best Flower Farms in Connecticut
Let's talk flowers. From the sparkle of tulips in early spring to those October zinnias, Connecticut has an incredibly diverse range of flowers grown...
I’m Not Unmotivated, I’m a Mom in February
Real talk:
You are not lazy. You are not failing. You're not even "off your game." You're simply a mom in February.
February is the month...
Can We Stop Pretending January Is the Time to Get It All Together
Every January, it starts the same: "New Year, New Me" posts flood social media. Pantry overhauls, color-coded planners, and before-and-after photos imply that if...
A Mom’s Guide to Surviving Winter Break Without Losing Your Sanity
Winter break has a funny way of sneaking up on us. One minute it's packing lunches and signing permission slips (or school lessons and...
Let Them Be Bored
On any given Tuesday, you'll find it generally the same around these parts. Laundry needs washing (and truthfully, more loads still need to be...
Soup Season: 5 Easy Recipes That Make You Look like You Tried
Temps are dropping, the leaves are turning, and suddenly all the moms are clutching a mug of something hot like it's life support. There's...
A Homeschool Mom’s Fall: Pumpkin Spice, Math Facts, and Field Trips in Disguise
September is a funny month when you're a homeschool mom. While everyone else is buying twenty-five glue sticks and stressing about bus schedules, we're...