Hilary
Hilary was born and raised in New York City. She moved to Connecticut after college to go to graduate school, where she met her husband Dan on their very first day. She now lives in Ridgefield with her husband and their two rugrats, a daughter C (born 2013) and a son L (born 2015). She works from home as an attorney, which would be completely impossible without coffee (for mom) and television (for the rugrats). She spends most of her free time (when there is any!) reading, drawing, and listening to lots of music. You can find her over at https://www.instagram.com/apinchofsaltus/, where she documents the humor of life through all things colorful.
Siblings: Bringing Out the Best (and Worst?) in Each Other
A while back, I wrote a post about raising siblings as a parent who is an only child.
Update: I still don’t know what I’m...
Raising a Confident Girl (When I Wasn’t a Confident Girl)
Confidence has never been my strong suit.
When I was little, I stood back watching others try new activities until I was sure I could...
I’ve Turned into My Mother (Thank Goodness for Me)
Twenty or so years ago (though it seems like just yesterday), I was a moody teenager. And, if you were like me back in...
Clean Up, Pick Up, Put Away (and Throw Away): Decluttering our Home for Good
I grew up in an apartment, which meant that we didn't have a garage or an attic to hide junk in. Instead, if something...
Home Sweet Home for Sale: Saying Goodbye to Our First Family Home
Change is often good. But I am not good at change.
Five and a half years ago, my husband and I bought our first house....
Mommy Martyrdom: When You’re Too Stubborn to Call On Your Village
It Takes a Village.
We’ve all heard it or said it at some point in our child-rearing years. My husband and I are lucky and...
My New Year’s Resolution: A Year in Review
“It’s Wine O’Clock!”
Most of us have probably uttered these words at some point since having children.
My kids are great kids, but they’re still kids....
A Farewell to Personal Space: Motherhood as an Introvert
I have, and always have been, an introvert and homebody. When I had kids, my biggest fear was that I would have to start...
Surviving My Husband’s Hobby: Has He Forgotten Me?
My husband and I met in 2005, a lifetime ago, when we were only 22. One of the first things I learned about him...
An Open Letter to My Husband: I Love You
Dear Husband,
Twelve years ago, you wooed me with an Oreo cookie. The rest is history.
The years have passed, one after the next, but the...