Kristen
Mom vs. Mom: Why Do Moms Judge Each Other?
Let me paint a picture for you. I'm holding a newborn. My apartment is dark, and I'm sitting in a red bucket chair. I'm trying desperately to breastfeed, and it's just not working. The...
Kids’ Thanksgiving Crafts that are Better than Hand Turkeys
When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of mashed potatoes, family, hot air balloons, football, and a parade of hand-print turkeys taped to my fridge door. Oh, those turkeys. As an art teacher in...
The Siwa Sensation: One Mom’s Tale of Preteen Fad Obsession
The sparkles. The bows. The lyrics that mean next to nothing. The gotta have it merchandise. The never-ending songs on replay booming out of your Alexa while your daughter sings and dances wildly across...
Better Breakfast Ideas
Everyone knows the old saying, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," and it is true. Eating breakfast kick-starts your metabolism and can get your day going in the right direction. But...
Mambo Italiano: A Night at Westchester Broadway Theatre
Picture this, you've had a delicious dinner, coffee, desert, and even a drink. The lights get low and suddenly your transported to a little Italian restaurant in the middle of New Jersey. There's singing,...
Smile! It’s Selfie Day!
It seems like there is a day to celebrate everything these days, from National Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19) to National Single Parent Day (March 21). Some of these days seem a...
Avoiding the Summer Slide
For school-age children, summer can be a joyous time of the year. Carefree hours of fun swimming, playing outside, and doing anything but school work. But, did you know that many school kids can...
Indoor Water Parks: Which Destination Makes the Biggest Splash?
My kids love swimming. I mean, seriously they'd swim every day year round if they could. Problem is, the weather gets in the way. Cold temperatures or precipitation are kind of a downer when...
Six Things NOT To Say To Your Single Mom Friends
Being a single mom is hard. It is, without a doubt, the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I am so lucky to be surrounded by amazing friends and family members who...
Spring Cleaning Craft Time
Spring brings up images of flowers, and sunshine, and green grass. But we all know that many of these early spring days are more riddled with gusty winds and chilly weather right? So while...