I recently confided to my therapist about the challenges of making new friends as a working mom. Why is it that even with, I don’t know, millions of people in my corner of the world, it is so rare to meet those who share similar priorities and passions? My therapist validated my frustrations. She didn’t have
Welcome back, fellow moms! Let me tell you something right out of the gate: when it comes to Christmas gifts, I really outdid myself this year. To give some background, my husband and I are in a yearly competition to see who can get one another and our kids the best gifts. He wins almost every
If I may be really honest—I love my children, but sometimes, I am certain that being a mother is one of the most thankless jobs in the world. It is certainly rewarding, but it can still feel utterly thankless. One of the most taboo subjects is the challenging side of motherhood. While it is indeed beautiful
In my favorite HBO show about 4 single women in their thirties finding love and happiness, we see an honest portrayal of imperfectly modern relationships. The narrator and lead protagonist, Carrie Bradshaw, meets many different types of men through her own dating adventures and other personal anecdotes from her 3 best friends: Charlotte York, Miranda Hobbes,
Here I am, sitting at my computer desk, trying to write, while my children are screaming at each other for “stealing” clothes from each other’s closets. I don’t regret having children, but sometimes I wish I had given birth to them with more years in between and apart. The twin gene doesn’t run in my family,
I try not to judge anyone’s parenting, but when it comes to celebrities, I often find myself torn. I will admit that I can’t help but judge—just a tiny bit. (My meditation teacher would be so proud of my self-awareness and keen self-observation.) But please, do not judge me for judging. Here’s why. I learn about these people’s
When we first bought our starter home, the landscaping was what my husband and I referred to as the ‘childfree entertainer’s dream’. The backyard was comprised of a fully decked-out outdoor kitchen all set to service a well-shaded and tastefully constructed patio, complete with electrical fixtures and a dedicated router for a TV and streaming. The
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mother or a working mother, I’m sure we all feel that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything. I have come to the forced realization that I am utterly burnt out. After speaking to my therapist, I came to the understanding that on top of my responsibilities and
A recent email sent by a reader got me thinking about the subject of this post. I won’t go into details, but the gist of it was, ‘How can I put the tips you give into practice when me and my husband got divorced and prefer not to speak to one another?’ We tend to keep
Why are we so obsessed with true crime? Perhaps “obsessed” is a strong word. But we certainly can’t seem to stop watching and talking about true crime. By “we”, I’m referring to us women, among which the genre has surged in popularity. As a busy mompreneur, I rarely have time to unwind, watch a movie, and
