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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.
In My Grandma Era
Somewhere in between the end-of-year madness and the back-to-school prep (and believe it or not, they're not very far apart around here), summer quietly...
Simple Summer: Screen-Free Activities that Actually Work
Summer is rapidly approaching, and while my children are dreaming of late bedtimes and ice cream, I'm here silently panicking about how to keep...
My Dream Life is a Cottagecore Fantasy, But My Reality Involves a Lot More...
I always imagined myself as that mom.
The one who wakes up early, birds chirping outside the window, who lovingly makes sourdough while the scent of lavender...
The Right Tools For the Job
There was a time when cleaning my kitchen felt like an endless battle. Scrubbing dishes by hand after every meal and wiping down surfaces...
How Raising Chickens Turned Me Into a Backyard Farmer (Sort Of)
Ten years ago, if you had told me I'd be outside in my pajamas at 6 a.m., negotiating with a feathery tyrant named Broccoli...
Why Is Everyone Touching Me?: A Mom’s Guide to Surviving the Daily Overwhelm
You know that feeling when you haven't had a moment to yourself in approximately...forever?
When your toddler uses your leg as a jungle gym, your...
The Ultimate Winter Bucket List for Fairfield County Families
We all think of winter in New England as grey, dark, and miserable. Winter in Fairfield County can be magical, even when the days...
The Best Christmas Cookies From a Baker
The holidays are here, and that means it's time to bake. Warm spices, sweet vanilla, and sugar fill the air. One of my favorite...
Mending the Gap: Building a Relationship With My In-Laws
They say when you marry someone, you marry their family, too. When I married my husband, I wasn’t just committing to a life with...
Simple Ways to Foster a Grateful Heart
As we enter my favorite season of Thanksgiving, I reflect on the blessings in my life and how I can instill this same sense...