Nobody needs to tell anybody that being a parent is a BIG responsibility.  It’s the biggest responsibility when you think about it.  Sure, your career is important but if you mess up at work and get fired, you can always get a new job.  If you forget to pay a bill, you might incur a… Read More We Are Young

Six years ago today, an unthinkable tragedy shook the New Haven suburb of Cheshire.  Last night, I snuggled up on my couch to watch HBO’s documentary on the Cheshire murders and relived the horror.  Only this time, I was looking at this horrible crime from a new perspective – as a mother of three young children. … Read More Remembering Jennifer, Hayley and Michaela

Nicknames have always been kind of a big thing for me.  My mom is known as “Bigs” and when I say that, I mean that most of my family, friends and even my dad do not use her first name.  They just call her Bigs.   The funny thing is she’s not big at all.  My… Read More Nicknames

I spy with my little eye… a fun project that your toddler or preschooler will really get a kick out of!  My family and I just got home from an extended weekend road trip to Ohio to celebrate a family birthday.  We stopped along the way in Pennsylvania to check out some of the sites… Read More How to Make an I Spy Jar

Our pooch recently had his annual checkup.  He turned 12 last month and he is 93 in dog years!  He’s a senior for sure and it’s getting more and more apparent although I have to admit, the old guy still has some spunk!  He can’t see well.  He can’t hear well.  He follows me EVERYWHERE. … Read More Every Dog Has Its Day

As a mom, I spend a great deal of time asking my children to follow rules.  I ask my kids to follow my rules  (don’t stand on the couch, pick up your toys, don’t use mean words), as well as the general rules of civilization (don’t shout, don’t talk with your mouth full, no hitting,… Read More Don’t Break The Rules Unless You Should

It was just another Monday morning for me, same old, same old.  Our household AM routine went about as smoothly as it ever does and I actually realized that my son’s lunchbox was still in the fridge before pulling out of the driveway (Score!).  I arrived at work earlier than usual (but still late) and… Read More Mom, PA

I love the summertime.  I love not having to wear a coat.  I love warm evenings when fireflies dance in the dark night sky and the relaxing chirp of crickets can be heard for miles.  I love pool parties and barbecues and summer picnic food.  I love all of the seasons but for me, summertime… Read More Fast and Easy Summer Picnic Food

Sometimes I feel like I am failing as a working mother.  I’m talking a flat-out flunk.  A big red F.  Seriously, there are days when I think to myself, I can’t be doing this right, can I?  It’s just too crazy.  I’m just too cranky.  It’s just SO messy.  Do you know what I mean? Let me… Read More F is for Fantastic

With Memorial Day weekend now behind us, summer has unofficially started.  Warmer temperatures mean that most kids will be spending more time outside playing and it logically follows that there will be more trips to the playground… but before you head out for your next trip to your favorite local park, there are a few… Read More Playground Dangers