Elisabeth
Wife, mother, recovering technologist, challenging myself to get back in touch with my creative roots. Follow our family antics on IG @sexhugsandcinnamonrolls.
Safe and Sleek: Why the Volvo XC90 is a Perfect Family Ride
Moms rarely put themselves first. Every decision they make is based on what is best for their children. Protecting said children drives the majority of those decisions.
What if moms could sit back and drive...
Selfish Parenting 101: Guide to Self Preservation & Awesome Parenting
Hi, my name is Elisabeth, and I am a selfish parent. Whew. There, I said it. Gosh, it feels so good, doesn't it?! They always say the first step is to admit you have...
One Evening with Elisabeth F. {A Photo Essay Series}
“One Evening” is a photo essay series that provides a sneak peek into the everyday lives of the Fairfield County Moms Blog contributors. The evening routine is photographed by Anna-Liisa Nixon Photography and words...
Community Matters: How We Can Support Each Other
What is community? And what does it mean to be a part of one? While the definition differs around the globe, one element remains consistent; community is what we do for each other (thank...
Family Fun Day: Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
Recently, I had the opportunity to check out Allentown, PA's Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. Being a PA-girl myself, I was excited to experience all that the park has to offer.
Dorney Park and Wildwater...
Nice Avocado: A Clothing Brand Empowering Women
Women helping women is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. So, when the opportunity to meet the owners of Nice Avocado arose, I jumped at the chance.
That's a Real Nice...
Deep Cleaning: Beyond the House
The Annual Ritual
Each year we engage in the time-honored tradition of spring cleaning. For generations the annual ritual has served as an opportunity to start the year anew, with fresh linens, laundered draperies, and...
Mental Health: Changing the Dialogue
In January 2018, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) released its 2016 statistics. The NIMH estimates "1.6 million adults (aged 18 and older) experienced at least 1 major depressive episode (6.7% of all...
You Don’t Look Like You Belong Here – Thank You
Mrs. Havisham and the Coffee Shop
I was standing in line at the local coffee shop when a woman approached me. "Wow! You don't look like you belong here!" I felt affronted, but I smiled...
Putting the Human Back in Humanity: Less Judgement, More Empathy
The Brave Human
I have a friend who is going through a tough time, and he was brave enough to share his experience on Facebook and ask for help. The post was raw, honest, and...