Tag: family
Making a Home When You Are Constantly Moving
I grew up in the same house from the age of 9 to 24. When I got married, I moved out. My kids visited...
Making Decisions: We Can Do This
Moms are the ultimate decision-makers. From deciding on what to serve for dinner each night to planning fun family activities, we were doing it...
Motherhood Unplugged: Westchester County Mom Holiday Break
There is no role on this planet that is simultaneously as rewarding and draining as motherhood. There is no joy like the joy of...
Do I Have a Favorite Child?
Do I have a favorite child?
When I asked my sixteen-year-old to take out the trash the other night, a task she has done many...
Keeping Traditions Alive
This is a very personal post, so please bear with me.
After losing my mother this year, each holiday celebration has been somewhat difficult (to...
I Remember Like it Was Yesterday
Memories. They define our lives, make each of us unique, and they tell our story whenever we choose to hear it.
I am fascinated by...
Thanksgiving Without the Traditions?
I have never liked Thanksgiving.
I’m not sure if it was the lack of candy or presents or that the main meal was made up...
Giving Thanks and Showing Gratitude
After leaving a really fun party, my daughter got upset that it was over the other day. She didn't want it to end. This...
Reviving Diwali – Culture, Traditions, and Nostalgia
Diwali, also known as the “festival of lights,” is the biggest Indian festival. It’s Christmas, Hanukkah, and Thanksgiving all rolled into one 5-day long...
When You are No Longer My “Only”
Mommy is going to have another baby! You are going to have a sibling! This time is so exciting for your father and me,...










