A little over a year ago, I thought I was the only woman that wasn't in a book club. Book club was synonymous with Ladies Night Out and and an excuse to drink lots of wine. But mostly, it felt like the cool club that I just hadn't been invited to, some rite of passage for American womanhood of which I had been secretly left out. So I decided to take action. I posted on ... Read More
Talking to Your Kids About Tough Topics in the News
My fork hung, suspended in midair, as my son's words rang out at the table last fall. "Mom, does Donald Trump hate women?" I'm pretty sure I grabbed my water glass or took another bite to give myself a few precious seconds to gather my thoughts. The biggest of which was, who had he been talking to? Where was he getting this info? And most importantly, what do I say ... Read More
The One Thing That Helps Me Connect With My Kids
"Mom, can you shut your laptop?" "Mom, can you turn off your phone?" Those words always manage to stab a knife of guilt right into my heart. Of course, I love my kids and want to give them my best, but the pull of technology and the shouts of our always-on-demand world can make that difficult. You know what it's like, juggling the emails from your boss, getting dinner ... Read More
Simple Ways to Be Politically Informed Without Losing Your Zen
A few nights ago I found myself on the couch ready to relax for the evening but instead my blood pressure was racing as I forced myself to take a few deep breaths. I was watching a cable news channel and hearing headline after screaming headline coming at me in rapid fire. I had come looking for a recap and insight into the day's news but instead ended up with a headache! I ... Read More
A Pinterest-Worthy Birthday Party (without the hard work)
One quick glance through Pinterest in search of ideas for your child's birthday party might be enough to send you into a spiral of doubt about your self-worth. It seems like every mom is trying to outdo one another in the quest to style the perfect birthday party. And while I love to drool over the pretty images and adorable details, I just don't have the time to put that ... Read More