Tag: friendship
I Need My Village
So much about parenting changes over time; however, one thing that I don’t think will ever change is the need for a village. To...
The Best Gifts for Your Host or Hostess
The holiday season is upon us, which means good food, good company, and attending lots of holiday get-togethers. Our calendar seems to get booked...
If I Could Go Back: Reflecting on My School Experience
Most of my education was spent in private schools, and a few years were in public school, but not in my hometown. I was...
Stop the Mom Shaming
I’m 16 months into this mom thing, and the one thing that still really shocks me is judgments made by other moms and all...
Finding Your Village as a New Mom
My dad always used to tell me, “You can’t burn the candle at both ends.” I would work all day and have social activities...
Saturday Night Play Date
One of my new favorite activities to schedule since becoming a mom is the Saturday night play date. Have you had one lately? This is when another...
Three Moms Walked into a (College) Bar. What I Learned.
My husband and I were at dinner with two couples enjoying a rare parents’ night out at a local restaurant. Not able to remember...
The Art of a Ladycation
I have just returned from my fourth annual Ladycation in Cape May, NJ. Somewhere between my late 20s and becoming a mom, I outgrew...
Social Drama at Recess: A View From the Inside
Once upon a time, my kids ran around and played with other kids, boys or girls or anyone, and didn’t stop much unless someone...
4 Fabulous Girls’ Trip Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Who could use a girls’ trip right about now? Pandemic parenting is hard (and stressful!). Add in a case of the winter doldrums, and...