If you remember, Ryan’s big goal for his sixth year was to lose a tooth. I am pleased to report that all his wiggling (plus a shovel to the mouth and a recent skiing wipeout) paid off. I thought I was ready. I had asked around about the going rate for a tooth (anywhere from a buck [...]
Granola Bars: Out of the Box
Overheard this week in my house: “Which hummus is that? The one we made or one you bought?” And then…. “Will you ever buy hummus again? I really miss the kind we buy.” I hear you, buddy. My homemade hummus is not quite there yet. My granola bars, on the other hand, are right on the [...]
Maple Snow Candy: A Sweet Taste of Winter
Wondering how to get through the last month of winter? An extra hour of daylight (thank you, whoever thought of that brilliance), spring skiing in the sunshine and maple candy made in the snow should certainly do the trick. We recently spent an uber-New Englandy Saturday morning tapping maple trees at a local farm. The [...]
Green and Clean Moms’ Night Out
I know that a “night out” should not generally have anything to do with green cleaning products — but it did this week for 20 mom in my town. My friend Stacey and I coordinate the moms’ night out activities for Moms & More, a West Hartford, CT based group of some 200 mothers. We’ve [...]
What Happens (When Dad Is) In Vegas…
Well, the truth is we don’t know what happens when Dad is in Vegas at a beer convention (yes, he calls that work). I do know that we miss him and we’re grateful that he manages to fly cross-country, attend a bunch of (beer) meetings and make it back home in 50 hours. I do [...]
The Beach Is So Sandy
I like the beach. Ideally, I like it from a padded lounge chair, with an unspoiled view of the ocean. A light breeze, a thick towel and a good book. Easy on the sweating, the stickiness and the sand. My kids feel differently. I admire their willingness to be knee deep in the sand, to [...]
Sunrise, Sunset
I mean to boast only about the amazing innovation of modern air travel. My husband’s family has been traveling to the sleepy resort community of Palmas del Mar for over 30 years. I made my first pilgrimage with them when I was 19 or 20. Then, on college break with my boyfriend’s family, I can’t [...]
Away We Go – And You Can Too
Happily, we ditched the remains of the blizzard for some warmer weather and a family beach vacation. I’ll share our adventures soon, but until then, here’s a trip you can take without leaving your house. As I was busily packing our bags one day last week, the boys were noticeably quiet. Then Noah peeked [...]
Just Plane Cool Valentines
Remember last week’s elaborate window display? During our 36 hour/36 inches of snow blizzard, the kids finally were bored enough to spend 90 seconds peeling the hearts from the plastic sheets and decorating the windows. I was not entirely looking forward to helping Ryan write out his 24 class Valentines. I know I do lots [...]
Sweet Start Your V-Day
We know Valentine’s Day is not really about the kids. It’s fun to make decorations and eat candy while grumbling about how the holiday is so over-commercialized by greeting card companies, chocolatiers and jewelers. But why not just give in and take a day or night to spoil your relationship a bit? It’s not a [...]
