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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.
Embracing a Cozy, Simple Fall: Tips for Creating a Haven in Your Home
The crisp air seems to be settling in, and it's the perfect time to embrace the beauty of the season by turning your home...
When In Doubt, Rearrange!
We’re swinging into the fall season, and between school starting, sports in full swing, and all the other normal chaos motherhood seems to bring,...
It’s Going to Be a Summer of Learning and Hard Work
I can’t believe we’ve finally reached the age when my children are asking for iPads. We homeschool our kids, and we see the educational...
Forget Chickens, Raise Quail
Hi! I’m Amber! A semi-crunchy mama who rides the line between raising chickens and letting my kids eat Skittles because life is about balance,...
Perfectly Seasonal Mocktails
I’ll be the first to admit I cannot stand the taste of alcohol, but I love a gorgeous drink. Sitting on our back patio...
Easy-Peasy Gardening
I love gardening. By the end of February, I will absolutely yearn to spend my evenings in the garden, tending to plants. It’s done...
Vacationing the Winter Blues Away
As the winter chill settles in, I don’t know about you, but it makes me grumpy.
After living in Florida for ten years, the gray...
Tightening the Belt
It’s the new year, and I’ve more than blown our budget. Between presents, donations, new Christmas lights and decor, tubing, and city visits, it’s...
Simplifying Dinner: 30-Minutes Meals
Between all the organized chaos that is ensuing around us this month, it can feel like our heads are in a tangled blur of...
Keeping It All Together: 5 Tips for Keeping Your Sanity Through the Holidays
We've made it through Thanksgiving and are officially in the Holiday Season. From plays to winter sports, class parties, work parties, or just hosting...