When both my boys were born, they emerged from the womb — my womb, where I grew and nurtured them with every ounce of love in my body — as tiny little Daddy clones. It stung a little. If I wasn’t destined to be a mom of girls I could dress up like dolls, then …
Summer Bucket List, Social Distancing Edition
20 Ideas for Summer Fun Right Now It’s no secret that summer is going to look different this year. Our favorite neighborhood pools and water parks have already announced they aren’t opening at all this season. The Chicago lakefront is still closed. Even playgrounds are still closed. But news flash: ⚠️ SUMMER ISN’T CANCELLED ⚠️ (Home)school’s out, sun’s …
When This Is Over: Navigating the New Reality
How to Move From “Survive” to “Thrive” In the Wake of the Pandemic How many times have you said it over the past weeks? “When this is over…” I’m guilty. I’ve said it a hundred times. I’ve thought it thousands. It’s the security blanket of these unprecedented times. Maybe it’s a prayer we whisper before …
A Love Letter to You — and Me — on Valentine’s Weekend
Thanks to sweatyswag for gifting me the top that inspired this post OK, Valentine’s Day proper has come and gone, but love is still in the air. And yeah, I spent my Friday night eating a heart-shaped pizza at home with my husband AND my kids. A far cry from the candlelit, wine-and-roses romantic evening …