A couple months ago, my 4th grader played a soccer game against the 4th grade Newtown, Connecticut soccer team. Newtown, Connecticut. Our neighbors. It’s a beautiful and charming New England town. Also the home of Sandy Hook, where one of the country’s worst mass shootings occurred. Sadly that’s how the world knows Newtown now. Being a…
16 Fun PG-Rated Ideas For Your Elf On The Shelf
Holiday season is officially here. Which means if you have children, your ELF has returned! We’ve had an elf for the past 8 years. “Snowflake“. Named by my daughter when she was 2. Last year I lost Snowflake. I completely forgot where I had hidden him after the previous Christmas. I hunted and searched and just…
Tips For Regulating School-Age Children’s Use Of Digital Devices (Infographic)
If your children are like mine, then they probably use electronic devices more often than you’d prefer. My kids have Kindles, iPads, iPods, iPhones, AND laptops. I try to limit screen time, as well as try to encourage the use of educational apps, rather than letting them watch TV shows or movies on their devices….
Jimmy Fallon’s Water War With Jake Gyllenhaal
It’s a simple, and fun concept. Pick a card game… Go Fish – Old Maid – War Play one of those card games with a friend and add water to the face. The result is absolutely hilarious. Here’s a video to put a smile on your face today. I’m still laughing. (Courtesy: YouTube) Which games…
14 Hilarious Halloween Costumes For Dogs (And One Cat)
Happy Halloween. It’s not just a holiday for kids. Everyone loves Halloween. Some people go overboard with decorating. Some people construct elaborate costumes. Others dress up their pets! I am an animal lover, so I preface this post with a sincere apology to all the dogs who have been stuffed into Halloween costumes against their…
Moments In Life: The Big And Small Ones
I named my blog “MOMENTS BIG AND SMALL” because that’s what life is all about… moments. Some are big, some are small. But each one matters. Each one counts. Some are absolutely forgettable. Others are ingrained in my heart and soul forever. I used to think the Big moments were the important ones. I have…
Is “Guarding The Bathroom Door” A Chore Worthy Of Payment?
I had a rare moment of privacy in the bathroom this morning. Rare because I was alone in a bathroom, for the first time in probably 9 years. Between the kids, the dogs, the cat, and the husband… I am never alone. My peace and quiet lasted only a minute though, interrupted by an urgent…
What Does Your Super Hero Look Like?
Super heroes are so cool. My son is at the age where he loves them and totally wants to be one. Having a super power would be awesome to him. I completely get it. I mean who wouldn’t want to be able to see through walls, jump over buildings, teleport, have super speed, breathe underwater, or…
7 Things I Never Thought I’d Do (But I Did Them All When I Became a Mom)
I became a mom a little later in life. I was 37 when I had my first baby. I spent my 20’s and 30’s focusing on my career, and waited to have children until I found my “Mr. Right”. Of course, you can have it all. A great career, and be a wife and a…
Why We Must Never Forget – 14 Years Later
I’ve been reading all the posts and tributes on-line today and feeling sad, as usual. I wasn’t planning on posting about it this year. Only because I honestly still have a hard time thinking about this day 14 years ago. In 2001, I was living in NYC. I was young, single, and having fun in…