Well, friends, I did it. This girl (woman? nah, I still think of my forty-year-old self as a girl) gave up wine and spirits for TWENTY-ONE days & I have a few thoughts and feelings to share. To start, it was super helpful to not have parties or events to attend, where alcohol would be present and plentiful. Like many, my downfall is the social aspect of drinking...there ... Read More
My 40th Birthday was …Weird
In the last few years, I have dreaded turning 40. Knowing so many amazing, confident women who are already in the club, I am not quite sure what had me so upset about this number. Maybe it's because I still think of myself as being in my late twenties. People always say that it's not how old you are, it's how old you feel. Well...is it normal to always feel 28? That's my ... Read More
Summer Bucket List
As a working mom, my feelings on summer are mixed. I love it for many reasons: we don't have to worry about school stuff (i.e. picking out clothes, packing lunches, forms, homework), we get to go to the beach, the weather is fab and it is the season of Rosé. Moving on to why I do not like the summer: my kids and teacher husband are home and have flex schedules while I am in ... Read More
Summer: 12 Reasons Why I’m Stressed AF
Isn't the summer supposed to be enjoyable? Isn't it supposed to be CARE FREE? Shouldn't we be lounging poolside sipping umbrella drinks while reading our favorite books? Perhaps a few naps would be fabulous, too. Hahahhahahaha, silly billies! We are moms! The complete opposite happens in the summer! Didn't you know? There is no lounging and there certainly is no such ... Read More
Cool Beach Essentials
We are heading to the beach in August and I am SO looking forward to it...for the most part. This year we have to pack and prepare for a pre-schooler and a toddler in addition to ourselves. I have been researching and compiling a list of essentials to take with us. Hope you find this useful for your summer travels with kids!! 1. Baby Tent/Cabana: The Under the Sea ... Read More