When my husband inquired what I desired for Valentine’s Day, I answered before he was done asking, “a very long, hot, uninterrupted shower,” his eyes grew wide and I finished — “ALONE!” We fortunate ones have been gifted jewelry, beautiful clothes we never wear, we even have brand new surf boards and golf clubs from [...]
S.O.S. System of Survival, that is. Every mother has one. This is what carries us through tough days and keeps Child Protective Services away. Some may even call it their “happy place.” In speaking with women with multiple children, I learned it is crucial to master this system before your family grows and the need [...]
You know this scene all too well. Our children are in bed, dinner is cooked, toys are put away and the dog is fed. We make some tea and sit down with our feet up. For the first time today we take a deep breath and turn on the television. On the news is yet [...]
Like of many of you, I cook meals for our family virtually every day trying my best to produce healthy food. We scour the Farmer’s Markets, Trader Joes, Costco and finally Whole Food for organic milk, eggs and any produce on sale. On special occasions, I frequent the Food Network website for ideas, though Ina [...]
I think it has happened to all moms – you sprint through your morning routine liberally pouring milk in your kids’ bottles, cups and cereal when you realize that there is but a drop left for your beloved coffee. If you’re like me you devise a clever plan to combine all morning responsibilities: caring for [...]
OK, I do like hummus and will often ask my husband to “do me a huge favor” such as tasting food I know has already turned sour. If you’re in the dark, I’m referring to the You Tube sensation “Stuff Girls Say” hilariously exposing sayings often overused by women. This video-gone-viral has since become a [...]
As I sat in our weekly Mommy & Me music class with my toddler son, a very glamorous power suit-clad woman walked into the room. With envy, I studied her flawlessly pressed shirt, perfectly manicured nails and freshly blown-out hair. She was clearly a successful professional. I thought of my own career and admitted that [...]
