Tag: celebration
This Is 50!
I turned 50 this summer. To those kind folks who say, “You don’t look it!” I say, “Thank you! I owe it to my...
National Book Lovers Day
If you've read any of my blog posts in the past, you know I'm a big book lover. And I'm also trying (and I...
Embrace Your Geekness Day
I recently came across a post proclaiming July 13 as Embrace Your Geekness Day. And sure, this can be seen as a funny celebration...
Father’s Day
Let’s face it: we all, to some extent, adore Dad, but more often than not, Dad is ignored. Perhaps some dads prefer to be,...
Have Pride
Three years ago, I shared my child’s story of gender discovery. Not everyone was supportive, and that was expected. I only cared about sharing...
Birthday Gifts: Give the Gift of an Experience Instead
I feel like my kids have every toy imaginable. I am constantly fighting the clutter, trying to reorganize, and donating toys, books, and clothes...
Mother’s Day: Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be
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...
Where to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11th, and there is no lack of ways to celebrate the day in and around Westchester County. Options to...
Make a Book Day
As a mom (and aspiring children's book author), I love that May 8 is celebrated as Make a Book Day! There are so many...
AANHPI Heritage Month: Past and Present {+ Local Events to Celebrate}
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. It is a time of reflection, education, and commemoration of the diverse...