Tag: life lessons
Why I Bring My Son to the Nail Salon
Last week I brought my whole family along to the nail salon. My son, daughter, and I all got our nails painted as my...
Meet Elisabeth: Sleeping In
Some of you are going to hate this.
I’m sitting here on a gorgeous morning, sipping coffee from my “Rise & Grind” mug. My dog...
Meet Meg Ryan: The Teacher Not the Actress!
Yay, hello! I am very excited to be here! My name is Meg Ryan, the teacher, not the actress. First lesson: Me.
My Childhood
I grew up...
I’ve Never Hired a Babysitter {But I Wish I Had}
Growing up, my parents never once hired a babysitter. If they needed to go out together, for date night or otherwise, my grandmothers or...
Meet Christy: Dreams Do Come True
Years ago, if you had told this California girl that she would end up in the New England suburbs, she would have told you...
Why Every Woman Needs Their “Golden Girls”
I will admit, without shame or embarrassment, that I have watched every episode of "The Golden Girls" multiple times. The punch lines, come backs...
Mom Hazing: Parenting Overly Curious Kids
Up the nose? No problem.
Picture it: Easter Dinner. The table is set, the food is still warm(ish). And the guests are seated. I’ve just...
What “Two Under Two” Has Taught Me About Myself
In about a month my oldest daughter will turn two. "Two" means a little more independence, a little less control, and a lot more...
Sleep Away Camp Here We Come!
There have been a lot of big moments for my daughter this year. In April she turned 10, she's going to see Harry Potter...
How Naive I Was: A Note of Appreciation to My Mother
Who I Was: The Spoiled Daughter
Part of me fears raising two girls because I remember how obnoxious and under-appreciative I was to my mother....