mauracarlin

mauracarlin
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Maura is a writer, journalist, podcaster, and recovered litigator who writes about the intersection of luxury goods, finance, work-life balance, and motherhood. Her three sons span an almost 11-year age range, and boy does she have stories! Several years into raising her family, Maura left law and focused on local journalism and writing. She co-hosts and produces The Balance Dilemma Podcast. This platform showcases author events and interviews of women telling how they thrive while managing life - think How I Built This meets This [American] Woman’s Life. Maura is also the Editor of the luxury handbag blog pursebop.com. She’s enjoying the emptying of the Westchester County nest she shares with her husband and whichever children are home. 
A woman on the phone.

The Time I Didn’t Worry

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There are so many things I could (and do) worry about, but in one recent instance, I made a concerted decision not to worry....
A mom and son at a Paris Beyonce concert.

Manifesting Beyoncé

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It was the Renaissance tour that inspired me, Beyoncé’s, that is. Back in 2023, the über-talented performer took her new album across the globe....
A mom getting frustrated with her college-aged daughter.

The College Homecoming

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Thank goodness it’s finally June. May was a very long month, a full May-maggeddon, and May-cember rolled into one brutal stretch. Those thirty-one days...
A boy leaning on a fence.

Why Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Matters to Me

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Looking back, it should have been obvious. What we called “habits” in our toddler – lip-licking, hair-wiping, squeaks, and snorts – were tell-tale signs...
Celebrating Mother's Day.

Mother’s Day: Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be

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My relationship with Mother’s Day is what therapists might call “complicated.” For 33 years, this Hallmark holiday has been less about celebration and more...
Ice cream cone cupcakes.

What Was I Thinking? Funny Mom Tasks

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So much of motherhood is doing the unexpected. I recently found old notes listing some of the out-of-the-box skills I had to develop, and...
A college dorm room with boxes ready for someone to move in.

When I Sent My Eldest to College

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In just a few months, the high school class of 2025 will graduate, with many heading off to college away from home. Social media...
An orchid blooming in a laundry room.

Parenting an Orchid

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My orchid is blooming. Or, more accurately, reblooming. When the last flower shriveled and fell into the pot, I assumed it was done. After...
A woman looking in the refrigerator.

Please Don’t Ask What’s For Dinner

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Please don't ask what's for dinner. I’ve run out of meal ideas. Week after week, my grocery shopping list looks the same, covering the...
A woman clearing out her childhood bedroom.

Come Home and Take Your Stuff

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The end-of-year holiday season always brings out my urge to purge. As I prepare for guests and hosting—aka clean up entertaining spaces—I look around at all...