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Preparing for Surgery
Over the holiday break, my 5-year-old daughter ended up having surgery.
It was not a surgery planned well in advance; we had only had an appointment with the ENT a week prior to the surgery....
Am I Too Tough on My Firstborn?
I have been questioning the behavioral expectations of my firstborn daughter, who is five years old. I often hear myself reminding her that her younger sister, who is 18 months old, is watching everything...
Hallmark Holiday Towns to Visit
Have you ever wanted to go to one of those cute, Christmas card picture-perfect Hallmark holiday towns? Well, you are in luck because there are a bunch of fun destinations in the Northeast.
Stowe, VT:...
A Guide to Apple & Pumpkin Picking in and Around Westchester County
Nothing says fall like spending a day at the apple orchard or pumpkin patch. It's a Westchester County fall family tradition to go apple picking and pumpkin picking. Luckily, Westchester and the Hudson Valley area have lots...
Don’t Forget About “Me” Time
As the last few days of summer are winding down and we are getting ready for a new school year, parents (usually moms) are running around trying to get last-minute school shopping done, figuring...
Keeping Kids Cool This Summer at Westchester Splash Pads
After the July heat wave, where we had multiple days in a row of 90-degree weather, what better way to keep kids cool than by visiting some of Westchester's splash pads. Here are a...
Home Improvement Tips for the Novice
My husband and I purchased a home last year and took on a significant renovation project that was overwhelming. It was our first single-family home purchase. We were condo owners who, although we lived...
The Mom Burnout
The past few months have seemed impossible and I'm suffering from burnout. My family, which includes a 4-year-old and a 9-month-old, dealt with multiple health issues, including the flu and COVID, on top of...
A New Year to Run
I have been a runner for over ten years now, but I did not start that way. Growing up, I never really ran for more than two miles at a time for a workout....
Holiday Weekend Trips with the Kids
With the holiday winter recess around the corner, and everyone needing a little break from our daily routines, here are some easy weekend or short weekday trips. Most are less than three hours away...