September 20, 2020 A roundup of our best date night ideas Hello, lovers. You haven’t forgotten about date night, have you? You know – date night. When you get a sitter or leave the kids…
July 29, 2020 Take time for date night: Deer Haven Park I’ve always been a huge fan of date nights. But right now, between 24/7 parenting, working and worrying about a pandemic… ugh. It’s a…
July 9, 2020 I’m still in touch with my first penpal When I was in 4th grade, back on Long Island circa 1980, my class had a penpal project. Everyone in our class got the…
October 14, 2019 Sometimes I suck as a parent I’m a pretty good parent most of the time. Even a great one sometimes! But there are definitely moments when I am not so…
October 13, 2015 On first marriages It’s no secret that both Eric and I had first marriages before we found each other. But Zoe doesn’t know that yet, and I’m…
February 5, 2015 Romantic gift ideas for him I can’t be the only one who struggles with what to get for my sweetheart when Christmas, Valentine’s Day, our anniversary, his birthday and…
September 10, 2014 Staying connected as babies become kids Each year of Zoe’s life thus far has seemed like the BIGGEST year yet, with the MOST dramatic changes for her. From infant to…
August 8, 2014 Five days of gratitude: day five Day five of five days of gratitude! Some may have wondered why I haven’t been grateful for my darling husband yet this week… well, that’s…
January 16, 2014 She’s moving out already?! It seems like just yesterday our little girl was turning three, and now… she’s moving out. I just don’t know that I’m ready! Okay,…
August 10, 2013 25 random things – true love edition I’ve noticed a trend recently: many bloggers are posting more personal “get to know me” posts as a way to further connect with readers….