Let me preface this by saying that I do not- nor do I plan to- have twins or triplets (or- sweet Lord- more). I am not pregnant. In fact, I have the distinct privilege of coming at the review of Multiples Illuminated (as the mother of three solo passengers) with a giddy air of wow, that is CRAZY/awesome. Besides, when folks you respect and dig put together an anthology, it’s hard to not want to immediately help pimp it out to {Read More}
Tired voices.
April 7, 2016 By 1 Comment
Sometimes, the tired voices win. I’m not talking about my kids’ voices, either. (FYI, they don’t have Tired Voices. They have decidedly Not Tired Voices.) No, I’m talking about the ones in my daytime brain- the same ones that whisper excitedly about aloe plants and oil changes at 3 a.m.- only during traditional waking hours, they’re the thoughts that encourage me to faceplant on a pile of questionably clean towels or on the stairs while wrestling with a toddler shoe. {Read More}
The Chatham Bars Inn, A.K.A. your new dream vacation.
April 6, 2016 By 2 Comments
And now, a new segment I’d like to call… Places I Need To Go To But Will Pretend I’m Writing About For Your Benefit: East-coasters know the Chatham Bars Inn in scenic Cape Cod; that turn of the century bit o’ gorgeousness which was originally founded as a luxury hunting lodge for wealthy Bostonians (man, if I had a nickel for every time I Googled that vacation for myself) and is now one of the top 100 hotels in the {Read More}
To my Dad, one year gone.
March 30, 2016 By 7 Comments
Hi, Dad. So, I miss you. You know this. I know you know this because I’m always telling you this. And you respond in the ways that folks who are desperate for signs are sure to notice; the warmth of a hand on a shoulder, a puffy, heart-shaped cloud on a completely clear day, a third playing of Boz Scagg’s “Lido Shuffle” on major airwaves in 24 hours… This first year without you has been gigantic. And endless. And lightning {Read More}
Spring breaking with Pearachute (and a last-chance deal!)
March 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Disclosure: I’m thrilled to be working as a Pearachute Kids ambassador. Check it out: baby classes! Little kid stories and activities! Bigger kid sports and fine arts! Sibling classes! Drop offfffffs! Even though I’m being compensated for my posts, all thoughts, opinions, and gloriously tired-out children are entirely my own. *** Curious as to what Pearachuting those tiny kiddos of mine have been up to lately? In “Pearachute About Town” News: Nora and Susannah rocked a Minnow class at the British Swim School. {Read More}
Loving on LEGO with Netflix & the #StreamTeam.
March 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
This month, Netflix wants to know how you LEGO! Join me, willya? (As a member of the Stream Team, I post monthly about the best of the streaming best, but all thoughts, opinions, and superhero LEGO love are entirely my own.) ** Are you a LEGO person? (As in, have you built with them/surrounded yourself by them/stepped on them on the way to the bathroom at 2am and thought maybe- just maybe- this would be how it ended for you?) {Read More}
“Today I’ll Do A Cleanse”- A true story.
March 24, 2016 By 5 Comments
9:03 p.m.: You know what? I don’t feel good. I bet I’d feel good if I did a cleanse. A really hardcore, greens-only, strictly liquid kinda cleanse. For three whole days. Starting tomorrow morning. 9:04 p.m.: Good Lord, I’m going to look incredible. My skin’ll probably glow, too. 9:05 p.m.: Maybe I’ll eat eggs though. Hard-boiled ones. With absolutely nothing on them. That n’ green juice. Man, I’ll feel great. 9:06 p.m.: Are almonds okay? I think almonds are okay. {Read More}
Vinted Kids, brand names & 2 $50 gift cards!
March 18, 2016 By 1 Comment
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Vinted Kids, but all thoughts, opinions, and incredibly cute shoes are entirely my own. *** Hey guys, remember that time I gave away money to try an app that’s better than eBay, safer than that Facebook neighborhood porch pickup, and which’ll satisfy the instant gratification of buying something adorable? Oh wait that time is right this very second. So, here’s the deal with Vinted Kids: It’s an online marketplace– with a {Read More}
