“First you get the money. Then you get the (bleep) power. After you get the (bleep) power (bleep) will respect you.” - The Lox
Why is a mommy blogger quoting a 1998 rap song? It accurately describes how I feel...
Do you believe in fairy tales?
Once upon a time, in a little town in Connecticut, there lived a brunette, straight-haired little girl and her family. That little girl had a beautiful childhood filled with love and adventures.
When the little...
I have a confession to make. I’m a woman in my (early) 40’s, and I still need my mom—a lot. Like, call her every day, send a lot of texts. Need her. The good news is I am so...
Dear Husband,
Every night, we sit on the couch after tucking our kids into bed and reflect on the day. We talk about how grateful we are for our village for helping us survive this stage of our lives.
But have...
I LOVE dining out. I am constantly researching the best new restaurants around Fairfield County in hopes that one day my husband and I will get there. These days, however, our meals mostly include leftover dino nuggets and boxed...
To the moms I've re-friended from my childhood, thank you.
We became friends long before Facebook existed. We met sometime in elementary school and naturally gravitated toward each other. We traded stickers, caught ladybugs, read the entire series of The...
It was the spring semester of my freshman year in college. Not only was I still completely homesick, but I had spiked a fever that afternoon. My vile roommate decided to throw a party in our room as I...
I’ll be honest. My husband and I were never really good at “date nights.” We've always used babysitters heavily throughout the work-week to help navigate childcare, so we always felt a little bit guilty leaving the kids with a...
There are so many things that make getting older better.
You have grown up, learned what is important in life, and are confident about living your values. You have had time to find a collection of amazing friends who are...
2020, you win. I lost hope. I have nothing left to give. The year started off strong. I had a vision board and everything. I set my intention to do more self-care activities, put myself on the top 3...
In + Around Fairfield County
Things to Do in New York City With Kids (Other Than...
New York City with kids can be fun! NYC boasts a bundle of fun indoor and outdoor activities for kids of all ages. Less...
