things I wish someone told me about parenting BIG KIDS is written in partnership with CanvasDiscount.com When I finally reached the end of my parenting days diapering, securing the cabinets, making sure my kids ate their veggies (Okay STILL working on that one when it comes to my 14 year old and we are making progress this year he added asparagus to his vegetable repertoire … [Read more...]
What I’m thankful for this Jewish New Year
What I'm thankful for this Jewish New Year is written in partnership with South Shore Fine Linens Being that we are beginning a brand new year (sure it’s a Jewish New Year- but as far as I’m concerned any reason to pop open a bottle of wine and eat cake should be cause for celebration for all of mankind’s creatures)I thought it would be appropriate to jot off What I'm thankful for this … [Read more...]
5 Ways Your Last kid Gets the Short End of the Stick- In Other Words MY HUSBAND AND I SUCK
My son has become fascinated with watching our old family videos, particularly the ones where he can glimpse himself at a younger age and our daughter at his current stage. Much to our chagrin, he realized we suck as parents. We’re burnt out– my husband and I haven’t taken a family video in a while, we threw out that summer slip n’ slide we used to haul out onto our lawn and well our second child, … [Read more...]
Four Signs You are a Slacker Mom (Like Me)
Four Signs You are a Slacker Mom (Like Me) My parenting style has definitely evolved in the 18 years I've been entrenched in motherhood. I can say with certainty that 18 years ago--after what felt like an eternity of back labor with my daughter, and me screaming at my husband to force the doctors to give me a c-section- I was a Type A mom. I sterilized everything my daughter touched. I … [Read more...]
Watching my Kids Grow up is Harder on me Than I Imagined
Watching my Kids Grow up is Harder on me Than I Imagined Even though I read all the inspirational sayings when my kids were toddlers and teeny people- about how I should relish the moments with them and not sweat the small stuff and not care about the fact that my house looked like it was in various stages of a rummage sale half the time- my type A personality did not let me just be. When I … [Read more...]