My life 10 years ago consisted of just me and the Hubs, work, going out to dinner on the weekends, going out drinking/partying, occasional gym stints (being a cardio bunny, sweat and calorie burn was my main focus), and...
Is there really such a thing as a totally successful marriage? In my opinion, an extraordinary and outstanding marriage does not exist for most couples; however, a somewhat happy marriage does.   With my 35th wedding anniversary fast approaching, I thought...
I know, the title's a bit confusing, let me rephrase: I Wish I Was A Grandparent Because I'm A Toddler Mom.  Before you think I'm planning some sort of toddler arranged marriage and stop reading this, let me explain. I LOVE...
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Not Always as It Seems

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What we present online isn’t always as it seems. Those friends of yours who appear to have the perfect body, marriage, children, job, and lifestyle most likely do not. Realize that you are only getting half of the story...
As a single mom raised by a single mom, I’ve learned a lot about what not to do when co-parenting. So, I’ve waited a long time to write this post out of fear. Fear that it would disrupt a...
  Life is filled with all kinds of experiences. Most of us are fortunate that the bulk of those experiences are positive, if not altogether wonderful. But life wouldn’t be life if tough times didn’t exist at all. Illness, moving,...
Shower? Check. Clothes that aren’t meant for working out? Check. Babysitter? Check. “Where do you want to go?” “I don’t care. Where do you want to go?” Sound familiar? We feel pretty lucky to live in Westchester County, where...
Looking out my kitchen window I can see into the parking lot. My neighbors are getting in the car with their days old baby. They are an adorable, lovely young couple. All smiles, mom climbs into the back seat to...
I grew up perpetually single, never quite fitting into the boxes set aside for women in small-town Maine. In fact, I often sought to tear them down or stand beside them in opposition. Perhaps because I didn’t know a...

When a Mom Loses Her Dad

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  After losing my dad several years ago, I seriously dreaded my first Father’s Day without him. But the anticipation was a hundred times worse than getting through the actual day. And since then, sadly, I’ve gotten used to living...

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A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, Private Schools, & Tutoring Services in...

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Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...