Maria Sette
Summer Mode Mom
Although this winter wasn’t terribly snowy or cold, it was L-O-N-G. Then came spring, rainy and confused. April showers brought May showers. Finally, June...
Sleep Isn’t the Only Thing I Miss About My Old Life
Like all moms, I love my children more than anything. But having said that, there are so many things I wish I hadn’t taken...
Screaming Saves My Sanity
I can't be the only one who screams and yells at my children. This is what I tell myself at least four times a...
Why I Meal Plan
Every Sunday morning, after I’ve served breakfast, I have a routine that I’ve grown to love. I grab my coffee, pencil, and meal planning...
Why Venting is Healthy
In general, I’m an upbeat person. In fact, many of my lifelong friends refer to me as the Pollyanna of the group. But I...
Setting a Friend Free
534. That’s the number of ‘friends’ Facebook says I have. Of those friends, I can easily say more than half I follow to spy...
The Threenager
Three’s the charm. That’s what they always say, right? Unless it’s referring to the three-year-old, a.k .a., ‘The Threenager.’
I remember hearing about the ‘Terrible...
Just Say NO to Calendar Overdrive
It's important to say YES to yourself as a person and do things that make you happy. But sometimes, you need to say NO...
Fake Resting No More
I recently had coffee with a dear friend when she mentioned she was reading the book, Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist. Since she was...
I’m an Allergy Mom for Life
As a mom of a child with multiple food allergies (dairy, eggs, nuts, sesame, and shrimp), my stress level quadruples whenever we leave the...










