erindaly
Erin Daly lives in Trumbull with her husband, Konrad, their three children (born in 2015, 2016, and 2019), and a new puppy. While raising her children, Erin balanced a full-time job with attending law school at night, after earning her Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Now, both Erin and Konrad are intellectual property attorneys who enjoy spirited debates on law and science. In addition to managing their careers, Erin stays involved in her community, keeps up with her kids' busy schedules, and nurtures her love for reading in her free time.
Raising “Haves” When You Grew Up a “Have-Not”
The Connecticut Post recently ran a story about the two Connecticuts—the one of yachts and private schools and the one of food insecurity and...
The Rehearsal We Didn’t Do and the Lesson We Learned
This past weekend, we were at yet another dance competition. I mean, where else would we be, right? We’re either at the dance studio...
Ten Years of Marriage: Love, Laughter, and Noise Ordinances
In ten years of marriage, my husband and I have built a life full of love, chaos, and more “What just happened?” moments than...
Finding Hope and Humanity in the Heart of the Soup Kitchen
As a child, my sister and I relied on free school lunches, and I can still vividly remember my mom standing in line for...
The Bunny That Just Won’t Die
My 9-year-old daughter still carries around her lovie. It’s a disgusting, part-blankie, part-bunny hybrid that she’s had since she came home from the NICU....
Laundry Experiments: Why I Started Making My Own Detergent (And How You Can Too)
I don’t consider myself particularly crafty or fit into the “tradwife” mold. My kids’ Valentine’s cards came straight from Amazon, and I have never...
Building a Baby’s Library: My Favorite Children’s Books
A few months into my first pregnancy, I started collecting children’s books, and now our family library has grown into an incredible collection. With...
Surviving Flu Season: A Mom’s Guide to Staying Healthy and Recovering Quickly
Flu season is in full swing, and this year's strain seems to be hitting hard. A few weeks ago, our entire family got knocked...
Secrets of a Savvy Bargain Hunter: How to Find Hidden Gems
I’m a bargain hunter—a deal finder. I sniff them out like a bloodhound on the trail or one of those truffle-hunting pigs rooting through...
Teaching My Daughter That Kindness and Love Should Never Hurt
My daughter recently confided in me about a boy in her class who doesn’t like her and, in fact, is mean to her. She...