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The topic of chores has been popping up a lot lately. First, I read a Farmer’s Almanac article from 1867 called What Every Farmer’s Child Should Know. It doesn’t state the age of the child, but it got me thinking about my pampered little Sk8ers.  Then, on two different occasions, with two Moms near and dear to my heart, […]

Strolling Pienza (our favorite little Tuscany town) With spring break behind us, it seems that we are surging ahead to summer. I’m enmeshed in plotting out days, reserving camps, scheduling trips, and making air and accommodation reservations. I’m kind of strange, but I love this kind of stuff – a neat and colorful calendar makes me feel industrious (perhaps […]

I’ve avoided writing a post on Sensory processing disorder (SPD) because I don’t have answers; not even a lot of advice. I’m not an expert; in fact I am still a skeptic and I’m not alone. WebMd had a great article addressing the doubt related to this disorder. All I can share is my story, […]

I just finished reading the highly praised book, The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves Empowering Our Children, by Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Although it was a thought-provoking and inspiring read, I found that it lacked the meaty research-based statistics and analogies that my sleepy mom mind needs to process these sort of self help books. I don’t really have the […]

Yesterday I joined a cult. Who knew all it would take to entice me would be grapefruit scented candles and some good beats. After months of convincing, I joined my friend at a SoulCycle class. It was fun, kind of like being in da club at 9:30 am, complete with a DJ spinning some great music […]

Last February we were in Paris enjoying dinner in our rented apartment when the littlest Sk8er slipped through one of the open back dining chairs hitting the back of his head on the floorboard. Thankfully, it was just a scalp injury, but still one of the more scary and messy boo-boos we have experienced. The […]

My boots have salt stains, my sweaters are pilly and my jeans are starting to look thin in all the notorious spots. I am SO ready to retire everything winter. Spring fever is in full effect and I’ve been dreaming of crisp, pretty things, spring cleaning, color and dazzling days. Now that my boys are both […]