Once again it’s time to break out the box of Christmas ornaments and decorate our tree.According to my Facebook feed, many of you had your trees up and decorated weeks ago. My two sisters had their homes beautifully decorated shortly after Thanksgiving. Their Christmas cards were mailed by December 1. My tree isn’t up, and I'm skipping the Christmas card yet again this year. … [Read more...]
In The Blink Of An Eye
When I became a mom fifteen years ago, I made sure I learned what was the best stroller and carseat to have. I even learnt that you could combine the two in a travel system; you can find great examples at www.strollerbuzz.com/best-car-seat-stroller-combos. Looking at this type of stuff and learning new baby things everyday is daunting. I spent hours reading Consumer Reports and … [Read more...]
The Woman Behind The Fence
Throughout my 48 years, I’ve had the good fortune of having some amazing women in my life. Whether it was my acting and choir friends when I was in high school, the girlfriends I had when I was single and living in the city, the coworkers I had in a very small office, or the mom friends I made when I had my kids, my female friendships have helped form who I am today. These … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Sealed with a Kiss
I’ve always loved Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday. As a writer and blogger, I love writing about this time of year. In fact the very first essay I ever published was a piece I wrote a week before Thanksgiving on how I was grateful for the cat my husband and I had before we became parents, My Four Legged Mentor. This month alone I have written about Five Reasons I'm … [Read more...]
All I Want for Christmas
I love Christmas. The music, the cookies, the excitement of the kids as they think about what they would like Santa to bring them. This time of year can make the kids go a little bit crazy! Thank goodness for learning songs on youtube which can keep them distracted whilst you prepare for the many relatives coming to stay at your home over the holiday period. There’s a magic to … [Read more...]
