Even before we became parents, my husband and I often chose to cook a fancy meal at home, rather than go out on Valentine’s Day. Don’t get me wrong, we love an excuse to get dressed up and enjoy...
Before I was a mom, I was many things. I had lots of time for hobbies, hanging out with friends, and well, rest. As a mom, most days I feel like a hot mess, running to drop off, managing...
Here's what's going on around town for the whole family this month. If you're looking for Chinese New Year events, in particular, we've got a whole separate list of fun activities from which to choose.
When you find yourself on...
Shifts in time change can be hard to adjust to. In general, it is easier to fly west to east (SF to NYC) than it is to fly east to west (NYC to SF).
When flying to the east, your child's...
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A new year has begun, and the search for a new, perfect bag commences. Ever since was I was a little girl, I enjoyed shopping for a new school/work bag. I loved browsing through...
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I recently attended a work shop for moms looking to de-clutter and de-stress their life.
The speaker has devoted much of her recent years to pursuing a life of minimalism. While that word means different things to different people,...
Sometimes my husband and I imagine where our kids might go to college - not because we’re determined to get them into a prestigious or Ivy League university, but because we had so much fun (too much fun) in...
When you have winter birthdays (like my kids) you have limited options for birthday parties especially since I’m not one for having 30 screaming children inside my house. At these times, my husband and I are very grateful for...
I don’t like to FaceTime. Every time I sit there and try to have a conversation all I can see is my tired old face staring back at me from that small critical box in the corner. I try...