Over the last few weeks you’ve read (on this blog) about summer bucket lists and all things summery-while the livin is easy in Burlington....
This week I watched my daughter play with a handmade doll that I played with as a kid. Later that night I tucked her in...
We’ve all had those days when everyone, especially mom, needs some downtime or a new peaceful activity in order to survive the rest of...
The start of the school year always reminds me of fresh starts, new beginnings, excitement, and resolutions.
My dreams of sending my daughter, now, daughters...
As a Spanish teacher, I spend quite a lot of time planning curriculum around national holidays and culture. Every year around this time, my...
In the August 1991 issue of Vanity Fair magazine, Demi Moore graced the cover nude and pregnant. This memorable portrait beautifully broke down the barriers...
In my last post, I mentioned that when I’m getting ready for an outing with my son, I pack something that I call a...
When I returned to work after maternity leave, my husband switched to working second shift so he could be at home with our 4...
This past school year, my preschooler was in school four mornings a week for about three hours each day.
There were a lot of good...
I am not talented when it comes to drawing or painting, but I love to craft! I scour Pinterest for hours looking for fun,...
As fall brings cooler weather, I realize that my kids’ coats and shoes are completely out of control. The haphazard pile of cold weather...
We are all going to hear it multiple times this summer, in every long, drawn-out tone imaginable:
“Mooooooooom... I’m bored."
No matter what we do...
Between work, two kids, trying to be an attentive wife and wanna-be Suzie Homemaker, I find myself taking pictures to keep my life in...
Before having kids, I never made a big deal out of Valentine's Day, but now I fully embrace the opportunity to have another day...


















