With having two kids, working full time, and just generally living life, I always feel like I am just on the verge of dropping one of the proverbial balls in the air. That said, after several years of juggling, I...
I must admit, I never even heard of a crockpot until I was in my twenties. Once we met however, it was love at first meal. My crockpot is one of my most valued kitchen appliances. It’s nothing fancy,...
I have always been an avid reader. I remember sneaking a flashlight under my pillow to stay up late and sneak a few extra pages as a child. Now, as an adult, I don’t need the flashlight because there...
When the weather cools, I love to make chili. I love that it gets tastier over time, you can make a lot to last for days, it freezes well, and while the purists may disagree, there are SO many...
A few months back I attended a charity yoga event and won a raffle prize for a photo session with Michelle Longo of Michelle Belle Photography in Stamford. After she graduated high school, Michelle wasn’t sure what she was...
When I was young, summer was definitely my favorite season. However, as an adult, my opinion has changed. (This may be due to the fact that I met my husband, got engaged, and married over three consecutive falls!) Over...
When I first had my daughter, I was surrounded by moms of all ages. Most of the women in my life were already moms and I figured they would be able to provide me with all the good advice...
As September approaches and moms think about school and the college process, stress can creep in. Wouldn’t it be great if we had some guidance and a place to keep track of all the things our child needs to...
Maybe it is because I still enjoy receiving hand-written thank you notes in the mail. Perhaps it is because accepting a greeting from someone puts a smile on my face. Maybe it is because I am old-fashioned. Perhaps it...
Being a teacher, I think I look forward to summer vacation more than most of my students. Now that it’s almost time to go back, I’m starting to feel a case of back-to-school jitters coming on. My 9-week stint...