I am almost 2 years into my 40s and as they say, with age comes wisdom, but what also comes with age, besides the wrinkles and grey hair, is a feeling of fatigue. I’m not just talking about the overall exhaustion of being a working, busy parent to two very active kids. I’m talking about the burnout, the feeling of where is my life going and what have I accomplished?
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Getting Away From It All: Our night away in Mystic, CT
It’s been almost one year since the world went into lockdown and the Coronavirus changed our lives forever. In the midst of this life-altering global …
Parenting a Tween: the good, the bad, the ugly
The truth is, it never gets easier, only harder in different ways. This is not meant to scare the mamas of young kids, rather to let you breath a sigh of relief that whatever stage you are in right now, know it is just that- a stage, and this too shall pass. But look out for the tween stage! I was not prepared for this one…
Taking Time for Me
Since the year was coming to an end, I figured I’d check out some local businesses who could make me feel relaxed and taken care of and most of all, could provide me with some much needed “me time”.
What the “F” to do with the kids this winter
The first snowstorm came and went, the air is cold and the icicles are glistening. If you live in an area where you experience a …
Winter Coat Edit For Moms and Kids
Now that the weather has finally changed and the temps are getting colder, it’s time to break out the winter coats….To me, spending on an investment piece, like a good quality coat, is essential if you live in a place where winter ravages for months.
What’s In a Name?
The name Jake Taylor is so much more than just a name. His name symbolizes so much about my mom that I loved. His sweet personality, his amazing dimple, and his caring, sweet nature are what my mom gave me as her last gift.
How to be Comfortable and Stylish for Back to School in 2020
So, I decided to focus my energy on thinking of fun ways to make this back to school season bearable. Here is a list of things that all teachers should have for this upcoming school year.
A Teacher’s View on Going Back to School
I am not sure if, when or how I will be going back to school in September and that is more frightening than the usual back to school jitters we all experience as August approaches.
Family Vacations During a Pandemic
As I wrote the title for this post, I felt a little guilty- why would I take my family on a vacation during a global pandemic?? But then the sensible side of my brain reminds me that my family’s mental health is equally as important as our physical health.