I have long been a fan of Meagan Francis and her blog, The Happiest Mom, where she dishes on juggling life as a working mom of five (!) and dispenses advice on staying sane while doing it.  So I was thrilled when Meagan teamed up with the editorial team at Parenting magazine to bring her [...]

{ 29 comments }

Seven Years

Jan 01

Because a holiday season packed with Hanukkah, my birthday, and Christmas just wasn’t enough for Husband and me, we decided to get married, seven years ago today, on New Year’s Day in the city where we met, fell in love, and lived for several years – both as students and as adults. I knew then [...]

{ 39 comments }

The Ex-Files

May 11

In Season Six of Sex and the City, Carrie Bradshaw dates my least favorite of her on-screen paramours, Jack Berger.  Not least among his transgressions is that he seems to be carrying a torch for his ex-girlfriend, Lauren.  Her presence looms large early on in their relationship, in everything from voice mails to the chirping [...]

{ 40 comments }

Today it is my pleasure to welcome my friend Christine from Coffees & Commutes, who has generously agreed to share a guest post with us today. At Coffees & Commutes, Christine writes about her quest for balance as she juggles a full-time career, marriage, and parenthood.  What I appreciate most about Christine is the honesty [...]

{ 62 comments }