I splurged on a little something for myself recently. Well, splurge might be an exaggeration, as it was not very expensive but it is definitely not something I would normally just buy for myself. I got myself a new pocketbook (or, as pronounced in my native RI, a ‘pock-a-book’). Yes – I have plenty of … Continue reading »
Yesterday I promised you some big news, so I will not delay. Along with several other amazing women, I have launched a new project (blog/FB/Twitter) called Perfectly Imperfect Mamas. The goal of the group is to share our journeys to physical and mental health, demonstrating that none of us are perfect, and that you can … Continue reading »
I have a reputation among my mom friends. I am known for being fairly strict about sleep and following Dr. Ferber’s book for the first 2 years of my kids’ lives. I’m a self-declared Sleep Maven, and I proudly wore my title. Yes, I used the past tense. Because I rocked the sleeping routines. Until … Continue reading »
I have posted this on the Dodging Acorns Facebook page, but now it’s time to throw it up here for all to see and remember that TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!! Starting tomorrow evening, an amazing group of bloggers will be sitting at the La-Z-Boy store on Route 2 in Warwick, RI, around the clock (for 48 … Continue reading »
I was going to weigh in only every other week, but I think the once a week schedule is better for accountability. However, I have put my scale in the closet except for Wednesday mornings. Because otherwise I’m so confused by the daily changes, especially as a woman, since with water retention at certain times … Continue reading »
I have many strong political beliefs, but I have shied away from speaking about many of them on the blog. Why? Mainly because I figured why get into heavy topics, let’s keep things light and fluffy (mostly). But I can do that no longer. Today, the United States Supreme Court hears argument on a case … Continue reading »
I did not have a post planned for today, and with what feels like a million appointments this week I have simply dropped the ball on any regularly scheduled posts. The result? A collage of some of my recent exploits, summing up our past few weekends of fun as a family. Happy Friday Y’all!!!!! Mr. … Continue reading »
I don’t always get a chance to get blog posts up for the Thankful Thursday linkup hosted by the fabulous Baby Gators Den, but something came up today that just made me feel very grateful for amazing friends in my life. 1. I am incredibly grateful for a dear friend, A, in Chicago, for sending … Continue reading »
Good morning and happy first day of spring to all of you! I hope at least some of you have spring-like weather, as right now it’s 37 degrees with many inches of snow on the ground here just north of New York City. But, the sun is shining, and I’m not going to let the … Continue reading »
As winter continues to hold tightly to us here in New York, I thought I would take the opportunity to share with you a few of the things that make me smile right now. Because we can always use things to make us smile when there is snow on the ground one day before spring … Continue reading »
