I grew up perpetually single, never quite fitting into the boxes set aside for women in small-town Maine. In fact, I often sought to tear them down or stand beside them in opposition. Perhaps because I didn’t know a...
Managing a household takes a lot of time and effort. Some of the household responsibilities seem to take over our lives. One of those is keeping up with the laundry. Does it feel like you can never get caught...
On any given day I come across at least one meme on any social media platform involving motherhood and copious amounts of wine needed. I'm getting a little tired of it quite honestly, but not for the reasons you...
I take pride in the fact that “lazy mama” is basically my middle name. So sunscreen isn’t my favorite subject because, let’s be real: it’s annoying.
I can barely muster the wherewithal to put sunscreen on my own dang...
For the last four years, my mother, son, and I have taken a vacation in Vacationland - also known as my home state of Maine. More people live in Southern Westchester County than in the entire state, so it...
What is an ear deformity?
An ear deformity is when some part of the ear cartilage is shaped or bent incorrectly at birth. This can cause the ear to stick out (prominent ear deformity), fold over (lidding ear deformity), be...
When I was younger, my Aunt always did the "necklace trick" to determine how many children I would have when I grew up. If you're unfamiliar with this trick (or sorcery, blasphemy, cruel joke as I began to call...
There is nothing quite as magical as a childhood summer. Only this summer I will wish the long days would shorten and bedtimes would come earlier, but I try to remind myself that this is a summer of firsts...
So your child is already in day care during the week and sometimes you just need a few hours to yourself on the weekend and need a break from your kids. One of the best things I did for...
Every weekend I look forward to spending quality time with my family. I am always on the hunt for something to do together, whether it’s a trip to the grocery store or grabbing a bite to eat after enjoying...
In + Around Westchester
A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, Private Schools, & Tutoring Services in...
Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...
