As moms we are always told we have to take care of ourselves not for our own sake anymore but for our children. Maybe it’s because we are so socialized to minimize ourselves and care for others. So this makes caring for ourselves not selfish but again an act of selfless mothering. How ridiculous. Just [...]
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My Birthday


I am getting ready to turn 45. Forty Five! I eschewed big birthday bashes or attention in recent years. Not sure why. Maybe because I was an exhausted mom. Maybe because I just liked having fun with the kids and adults started really boring me. At times I would feel desperate for adult conversation and [...]
Flying, Kissing and Love American Style



Flying, Kissing and Love American Style If it isn’t one thing it’s another when it comes to flying. I have had to hand over my “hobo” knife my father gave to me and I forgot to take out of my purse (it’s almost like my dad makes stuff like that happen. I mean I am in [...]
Need a Date Night? Go Straight to a Hotel


Many parents have date night–a special night since spontaneity isn’t easy with kids. Here’s my advice for getting some on a “Date Night” is to find a online discount to a local hotel and go have your date there so you won’t get interrupted by the kids.