jamiem
An Evening at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards
I had the pleasure of joining fellow Fairfield County Mom contributors on an October evening at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards in Newtown, CT.
It was truly...
Who Will I Be Now?
Who will I be?
I left my office job on September 1, 2017 to be a stay-at-home mom. I had a strong desire to be...
The Preschool Years are the Best
My twins have eight days of preschool left - EVER! However you choose to measure time as a parent by ages, stages, or seasons,...
Ask Your Mom
My children ask me A LOT of questions, all day long, from the moment they wake to the last thing they say to me...
Everything in Moderation
I’m working very hard on creating some semblance of moderation in my life. I tend to do everything in excess. I don’t want one...
The Holiday Break Bubble
I’ve been living in a holiday break bubble since December 17. The day when my twins’ preschool ended for the year, and my first...
Simplifying Our Holiday Wish List
I’m a mom with three children, a husband, and a dog living in a cozy northern Fairfield County cape. I have no room or...
Back to School Bucket List for Moms
Back to school is upon us, and I’m met with mixed emotions about my children FINALLY being out of the house for a decent...
The “Shoulds”
Should, shouldn’t, should’ve.
One night, while binging The Mindy Project, I viewed (multiple times) a commercial for Halo Top Ice Cream. The man eating the...
Kindness on the Playground
On a recent newly warm afternoon in spring, I bravely packed up my crew and brought them to the local park. The children dispersed,...










