I have words swirling around in my head all the time, mostly mock conversations between friends and co-workers or replaying my children’s antics. There was one particular day this summer (oh, let’s be real...this is a daily occurrence!) where...
Every time you blink, it seems like your children need new clothes. While I love the convenience and price points of chain stores, there really is something special about walking into a children’s boutique and finding something unique. And,...
And just like that, we are back to backpacks and lunchboxes, homework and reading logs, softball practice and soccer games. Life is so busy, but life is so good! As a mother of three, I wouldn’t want it any...
Toddlerhood indeed brings on a whole new world of behavior – and misbehavior. A few choice milestones my son has recently hit: first time yanking on the dog’s tail, first time smacking a plastic truck against the T.V. screen,...
It’s hard to believe it, but fall is almost upon us! I don’t know about you, but fall is far and beyond my favorite time of year. Kids are back to school (parents rejoice), the sweaters come out of...
This year my husband and I celebrated 13 years of marriage, and this month my eldest child turns 12. To say there have been few opportunities to focus solely on myself would be an understatement. It's something that I...
Recently, I’ve had a couple of friends become first-time moms, bringing me back to my earliest days with my son. Those first few weeks were intense and exhausting; I remember them so clearly. As someone who was a grateful...
As a homeschool mom, we spend much time in our home. The only secret to success for our family is order. For me, an organized, clean home is a happy and functional home. Here are my five top organizational...
Some of my favorite childhood memories revolve around taking special trips to a local bookstore to discover what’s on the shelves and deciding what to read next. I owe this love for books to my mother, who is an...
I'm slowly finding myself. It is easy to get lost in motherhood. For a decade, it has been all about my children. Their needs and wants come first, and while I still have a career I am proud of,...
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The Best Cupcakes in Connecticut
In our household, nothing says birthday party or celebration more than cupcakes! Not until recently have I started to discover how inventive and jaw-dropping...
