When my kids went back to school and they needed backpacks, pencils, and folders, I went out and bought them. When my kids need help with their homework, or an ear to listen, or a shoulder to cry on, I’m there for them. These are things we sometimes take for granted; however, not all children have that… Read More Making a Difference In A Child’s Life: How You Can Help
Together with your help, CT Working Moms raised $2,000 for the Chrysalis Safe House. We would like to say thank you for your kindness and generosity. You’ve helped make these rooms a little warmer, filled with a little more inspiration, and added a little more love. Your compassion has made a difference in our community, and from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.… Read More Spreading Kindness: A Thank You and Update to Our Readers
It’s a great logo, right? It’s nice to sit in front of our oversized monitors or look at our bedazzled smart phones with a giant Starbucks coffee in our manicured hands and smile and nod and agree, “Yes. That’s lovely. Let’s love more and judge less. Let’s do that.” But how do we actually… Read More Let’s Love More and Judge Less. Here’s How.
I have written before about my quest to declutter our home in recent months. Less is more has been my philosophy for quite some time now, and it has caused me to rethink several areas of my life. I’m trying very hard to resist clearance rack clothing that will soon fall apart; we’ve gotten really into local toy… Read More Sharing Your Birthday with Those in Need
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. To me, it’s like Christmas, but without the stress of gift-buying. This year, with my boys being 3 and 6 years old, I decided to really emphasize to them what Thanksgiving is about, beyond the turkey, pies, and Santa crossing into Herald Square. They are incredibly fortunate to grow up… Read More Teaching Thankfulness During the Holiday Season
I’ve been thinking a lot about giving back. Not just because this week is Thanksgiving but because it I know first hand how good it feels to either volunteer with a non-profit or donate to one. So we decided here on CTWM’s to create a new space that we’re calling Be Charitable. You can see… Read More Charitable Giving
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