Bring on the Books :: Making Room for Reading
Ahh, fall. When thoughts turn to cooler temps, pumpkin spice, and back to school. Last month, my newsfeed started filling up with…
I Am a Lazy Mom (and It’s Hard Work)
Have you ever noticed that lazy people are the most tired? I should know, because I am one (a lazy, tired person)….
Rejecting the Narrative of the Selfless Mother
When my youngest nephew was 2 years old, my sister-in-law had the opportunity to spend a month studying architecture in Japan. She…
Non-Candy Ideas for a Sweet Trick-or-Treat
My kids are psyched for Halloween, anxiously counting down the days until trick-or-treat time. I’m dreading the job of limiting the candy they…
Moms! Celebrate YOUR Birthday, Too!
I’ve been thinking about my upcoming birthday. I love birthdays and parties in general. But awhile ago (probably in between children #1 and…
Sukkot :: A Reminder That It’s Only Temporary
At sundown today, October 16, the Jewish holiday of Sukkot begins and lasts for eight days. It’s one of those holidays that isn’t…
Can’t-Miss Costco Items
As moms, it feels like we’re always running to the store to get more of something we’ve run out of — diapers,…
My Stick-Peeing Obsession, and How I Healed from Infertility :: Part III
Parts I and II of my infertility story were published previously. It was a snowy January, and I was going through my first evaluation…
3 Natural Scents for a Cozy Home
Yes! Finally! Fall is here! After a sweltering summer, I can (almost) forget that winter is coming, because fall has finally arrived….
