Lifestyle Blog | Motherhood | Healthy Living
Ah, the back-to-school season. Saying goodbye to sleeping in and summer nights is never easy. You’ve done the school shopping, prepped the shared calendar, scheduled carpools and printed out your “First Day of School” chalkboard signs. But the change in routine is sure to hit you hard when that early alarm goes off, whether your […] Read more…
The back-to-school season always seems to sneak up on us. One minute, you’re soaking up summer pool days, and the next—you’re staring down supply lists, sports sign-ups, and color-coded school calendars. If you’re a mom with kids in different schools (hello, staggered start times and multiple drop-offs), the chaos can feel next-level. But with a […] Read more…
It started with a heavy sigh and a phrase that felt like a tiny dagger to my mama-heart: “You just don’t trust me.” If you are the parent of a tween, you know that the “phone conversation” isn’t just a one-time chat. It’s a repetitive, marathon-style negotiation that usually picks up speed right around the […] Read more…
When Brett and I got married, we made a promise—not just to each other, but to our future kids—that they’d grow up knowing both of our traditions. I was raised Jewish, Brett was raised Catholic, and together we decided to create a home where both Hanukkah and Christmas could shine. And honestly? It’s been such […] Read more…
The other day, I caught myself grumbling about another busy week—carpools, meetings, late dinners. At the end of the week, we were supposed to go out for a friend’s birthday, and I completely forgot to plan a sitter. When I called my mom last minute to see if she could watch the kids, she said […] Read more…
I am so excited to share the reveal of our backyard makeover pool project. It started with a dream several years ago, using one of those backyard design generator tools. We’ve always had a good size yard—so much extra space that was never used. It was perfect for a pool, but the prices of pools […] Read more…