Keira Robilotto
Keira is mom to a precocious toddler, G and wife to her wonderful husband, Joe. She's a New Yorker trapped in suburbia, but loving every minute. A self-proclaimed "Type-A" she spends her time volunteering, reading voraciously, drinking wine, and working part time in higher education.
Organizing Your Toddler’s Closet
I have to admit that my daughter's closet wasn't always so organized. In fact, there were times when it became a "catch all" of just about everything she owned. Clutter and mess makes me...
Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
I have to admit that I used to be a bit of a Valentine's Day hater, even when I was in a relationship. After all, is there really only one day per year when love...
Happy New Year Date {Date #5 in 12 Months of Date Nights}
Towards the end of the year, we moved into a new house and our date nights took a temporary backseat in favor of painting and renovating. However, we never miss celebrating the year ahead....
Getting up Early…How it Changed My Life
When the new year begins, I always patiently sit down with my clean paper planner and get excited about all the possibilities for the upcoming year. I also make some time to reflect on...
Merry Christmas…Without the Gifts
The past few years I have been in what I like to call a "purge phase" of my life. I have been going through lots of "stuff" in my house and donating, selling, and trashing...
Effectively Communicate With Your Child’s Teacher: A Mom’s Guide
The school year lasts ten month and parents get approximately 20 minutes per year to spend with their child's teacher! Even though parents and students may have concerns throughout the year, too many wait...
Homemade Dinner and Football {Date #4 in 12 Months of Date Nights}
Okay okay, I am going to admit that the football part of this date wasn't exactly me watching football for several hours, BUT it did involve me sitting with hubby on the couch while...
Snapshot: What you DON’T Know About That Mom
Lately there have been a few comments on Facebook about what moms have seen others moms doing in public and I worry that this trend is both divisive and judgmental. If someone were to...
What I Want My Daughter To Know About Friendship
When I brought my daughter into the world, I was both joyful and terrified. You see, I'm a teacher. Having been around adolescent girls for most of my career, I know how vicious and...
Cruising Norwalk {Date #3 in 12 Months of Date Nights}
As a native New Yorker, I am always quick to point out all of the things I miss about my city. My husband, born and raised in Norwalk, is always trying to convince me...