Lifestyle
Our Family Camping (and Working) Trip
Many years ago, before we were parents, my husband and I dreamed of being able to work remotely from wherever we wanted….
Phantom Baby Crying Is Real… But You’re Just Imagining It
I grew up in the nineties, so I am going to quote The Cranberries here: “In your head, in your head, they are…
Mommy Really Likes Coffee :: 3 At-Home Coffee Recipes
My oldest son recently had a very wise observation: “Daddy likes beer. Mommy really likes coffee.” Truer words have never been spoken. Pre-COVID-19,…
I Tried to Breastfeed My Baby, But She Wouldn’t Nurse
I had heard about this — about the baby who wouldn’t nurse. But I couldn’t make sense of it. After all, I…
We’re All Stage-5 Clingers Now :: On Pandemics and Separation Anxiety
I never thought we’d go four months straight with two kids and NO babysitter while my husband and I both work. But…
Camping With a Baby? Don’t Forget These Must Haves!
I was a Girl Scout growing up, and I feel fortunate to this day to have camped in a treehouse, cabin, tent,…
Perfectly Scituated :: A Staycation Unlike Any Other
If your vacation plans for late summer or early fall have been derailed, look closer to home! You might find a perfect…
Birthing While Black :: Why Too Many of Us Never Make It Home
There are some moments in life that make me hold my baby longer and tighter than usual. A news story about a…
Not My Typical Summer Read :: Swapping Romance Novels for Anti-Racism Reflections
School’s out, and summer is halfway over. I usually start my summer with a book or two waiting for me to read….
