fran
Fran was born, raised, married, and still lives in Mount Kisco, NY. She has four kids, including a teenage daughter and two precious grandsons, whom she babysits a couple of days a week. She also works part-time as an accounting clerk, helps run her husband’s excavation business, and lastly aspires to finish writing her book one day. Despite her crazy, busy schedule, she cooks almost every night for her big family and tries her best to keep up with the dishes! She truly believes spontaneity is the spice of life, and sometimes the very unexpected happens, but it’s usually all for the best. Enjoy her many tales of raising kids over 20 years; what an amazing journey!
The Key to a Successful Marriage Is…
Is there really such a thing as a totally successful marriage? In my opinion, an extraordinary and outstanding marriage does not exist for most couples; however, a somewhat happy marriage does.
With my 35th wedding...
I Was There
I was 25 years old when I had my first child. Even though that was over thirty years ago, I can still clearly recall how petrified I was of giving birth. I remember thinking...
When a Mom Loses Her Dad
After losing my dad several years ago, I seriously dreaded my first Father’s Day without him. But the anticipation was a hundred times worse than getting through the actual day. And since then, sadly,...
Spring Cleaning For the Soul
Every year many of us impatiently look forward to the start of spring, especially after a very long winter. Certainly this year is no exception. Crazy as it seems, I’m always a little sad...
A Brief Getaway
Short, sweet and warm. That’s how I would describe this past winter’s family getaway, and one that is quickly becoming a family tradition.
In addition to dealing with winter’s wrath of snow, ice and bitter...
Hanging by a…
Hanging by a...
It’s all about the New Year's resolutions I have subconsciously made every year and faithfully kept, even three months later. But it’s more than that; it’s my M.O. and has always been...
Endings Bring New Beginnings
Although the holidays are behind us and we've finally taken down the Christmas tree, I can't help but think that I have helped decorate and enjoyed the company of over 50 beautifully adorned Christmas trees...
Generation What?
I have never been a fan of labels, but you can’t deny the era we were each born into and the birth order of our children, planned or not. But recently, I began hearing...
Tomato Tuesday
This fall, preserve the jams, the pickles, the tomatoes, but most of all PLEASE preserve the family traditions. Your kids will one day, tearfully thank you!
If you haven’t already noticed, traditions involving these activities...
Playing Favorites
As a mom to multiple children, could it be true that I favor one!? Am I playing favorites?
What a shameful thought! Besides, it has always been said, “A mother loves all her children equally.”...