Decluttering is a big job. When you've got years - or even decades - of accumulated stuff, sifting through your belongings can feel nearly impossible. It's easy to feel overwhelmed at the thought of making sense of all your things. But you can declutter your house in one super-simple step without buying a fancy organization … Continue reading Declutter Your House In 1 Simple Step
If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times: I never set out to be a stay-at-home mom. But with the kids' school closed until at least the end of May, I'm staring down the barrel of another few weeks sheltering in place with my kids. Not every mom is muttering "FML" under … Continue reading Stop Telling Me to Have Fun in Quarantine
Like many moms, you may have (at one point or another) considered getting involved in network marketing. It's tempting to jump on the bandwagon after you see your friends share stories of women who have gotten rich this way. But as the old saying goes: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably … Continue reading Network Marketing Secrets From 3 Moms
CNN reports that "booze sales are booming as people stockpile alcohol," but I have questions. For example: why didn't I think of that? Also: how does one make a Mai Tai?
Every year, right around this time, I start panicking about what to get my mom for Mother's Day. Gift giving is a big deal in my family so I break out in a cold sweat at the thought of screwing it up. And it is this fear, my friends, that explains why my mom unwraps … Continue reading What to Get Mom for Mother’s Day This Year
I knew this quarantine was going to be sketchy. I'm not usually a full-time stay-at-home mom, and I never (and I mean NEVER) set out to be, but here we are. I'm lucky because my husband is working from home - emphasis on the working - so technically he's here too, but the burden of … Continue reading An Exquisite Inconvenience
I'm writing this from my couch, where the imprint of my rear is really taking shape in one of the cushions. I've been perched here for many (too many?) hours over this past weekend listening to Wolf Blitzer and his gaggle of CNN personalities report on the quasi-apocalyptic state of affairs in which we seem … Continue reading Love In The Time Of Coronavirus
Last month, my husband and I took a much-needed break in Jamaica. For 5 glorious kid-free days, we had not a care in the world, save for what time the swim-up bar opened or whether we wanted pasta or sushi for dinner. The resort we stayed at was adults-only, but its "sister" property - which … Continue reading The Secret to Planning a Family Vacation
I hear the loud “thwack” and I know it’s not good. Sure enough, this was the sound of yet another toy colliding with the drywall in my hallway, this time with such force that it left a lovely dent motif. The wall, which was painted long ago by the family who lived here last, is … Continue reading This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.Lewis Smedes Most Christmases, I float around in a carb and wine-induced haze, catching up with family and friends with whom I genuinely enjoy spending time. The ham turns out glazed and juicy, the mashed potatoes are buttery and smooth (with … Continue reading Forgive, Even When It’s Hard
