“Does anyone feel dizzy or lightheaded and would like to be checked out?,” an emergency rescue volunteer asked my family. It’s not something I ever pictured going on at my house, yet there was the EMS vehicle, along with four fire trucks, about 15 firefighters and one cop. That’s what one phone call to 911 …
I had to call 911 for the first time. Here’s why. Read More »
“Bye,” said Genevieve to Peter seconds before he walked out of the door after preschool graduation. I don’t know if she realized she probably won’t ever see him again, unless we randomly go to the park at the same time. Peter barely looked at her as he ran out the door. At only 5 years …
Crushed by Preschool Boys: My Daughter’s First Love Story Read More »
Summer poses a lot of potential concerns for dog owners. I asked canine authority Jeff Franklin common questions dog owners will have this season– such as how to train a new puppy, keep a dog cool in the heat, what to do during Fireworks, and what happens if your dog gets into fight at the …
Pictures are really important to me. I studied photography in high school back when cameras had to be manually focused and film had to be developed at a store. Naturally, as a mom I want to capture everything. And when I work with a photographer for photos of my kids, I expect the best from …
#sorrynotsorrry: I Complained to the Photographer of my Daughter’s Dance Photos Read More »
Have you ever bought something for yourself or pampered yourself and then felt badly immediately after you paid? That’s me. Ever since I became a mom, I think of money in terms of what I can use it for to benefit my children and our family’s future. I’ll see something I want to enjoy for …
Spending on Yourself- And Feeling Guilty. A Mom’s Tale of Style Snags Read More »
This week I hit a career milestone- my work won two awards! The NJ Ad Club Awards Jersey Awards for 2018 campaigns just took place. I found out my work last year at The S3 Agency swept the PR category, winning Best Media Placement and Best of Public Relations for Tetley Tea’s segment on The …
I don’t sleep train my kids, so I haven’t slept a full night since my daughter was born almost 5 years ago. Anyone else with me? Ok, I lied. I might have slept once or twice. But with pregnancy, newborns, toddlers afraid of the dark, babies crying for milk and snuggles, teething, and whatever else …
Day trips to the beach or pool require a lot of planning and packing when you have kids. After you gather your bathing suits, change of clothes, food, towels, bottles, toys, snacks, and everything else, you might find yourself with multiple bags and in need of a wagon to pull it all. I know, because …
Tote-ally Must Have Beach Bag: Baggallini Beach Tote Read More »