My kids have taught me a lot about myself that I didn’t previously know or acknowledge. I never before realized, for example, how much anxiety I was experiencing. The reason I never understood my anxiety was simple. Before children,...
Quiet is not a 4-letter word.
Yet, some think it is. Not in the sense of “Shh…be quiet” like in a library setting or to a student speaking out of turn in class. I’m referring to quiet more as in...
My most recent first date was not planned, and, for me, that is something I make sure never happens. I usually spend days thinking about it and then hours getting ready for a first date. This night started very...
I’m a stay-at-home mom. For me, this means that my day startsaround 6:30 a.m. when the baby wakes up. Oftentimes, my day starts earlier, if the baby wakes up at 4 a.m. and I can’t fall back to sleep....
It has to happen at some point, maybe a birthday party or school event for your child. For us, it was during a dance recital. My son has taken hip hop classes for a few years, and, of course,...
I must have been told by my kids a thousand times, "You never admit when you are wrong! You never say you are sorry!"
I wonder if it is their filtered perception (which is, of course, is their reality), or...
Dating in your 40s and beyond can be both exciting and challenging. At this stage in life, you are likely more comfortable in your skin and have a good idea of what you're looking for in a partner. However,...
It’s so much easier to be your best self on vacation. Your responsibilities are usually relegated to fun and relaxation. Maybe that’s what I was hoping for when I set up a Tinder account a few weeks ago at...
Am I Really a Good Mom?
I’m sure each of us, at some point, has asked that question. And honestly, if you have, you most likely are. I remember something my religious education teacher said when I was in elementary...
When I was younger, my Aunt always did the "necklace trick" to determine how many children I would have when I grew up. If you're unfamiliar with this trick (or sorcery, blasphemy, cruel joke as I began to call...
In + Around Westchester
A Guide to Beauty & Pampering in Westchester County
Moms do it all, which often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Carving out me-time seems impossible, but we not only deserve it but...
