When it comes to mothering and the so-called “Mommy Wars,” the one debate that will seemingly never die is the one centered around breastfeeding. I’ve written extensively about breastfeeding in the past, and in my day job I work on finding accessible ways to educate pregnant women about breastfeeding, in the hopes that they’ll at least be open […]
Being the youngest in a large family has its advantages: My siblings provided plenty of grandchildren already, so there’s no pressure on me to make more. (Christmas presents are expensive, y’all.) My family has also known since I was 19 — when I fainted while watching my older sister have a sonogram because it grossed […]
Some of us need proof in order to believe in the existence of life’s elusive mysteries. Call us skeptics if you like, but aren’t we really just being rational human beings? Take this so-called “love” thingy for example. Why are we all wasting our money on chocolates and roses this Valentine’s Day for an intangible, […]
There’s more to bowling than meets the eye. While it seems like a wholesome family sport, Connecticut declared it illegal in 1841. Believe it or not, people used to spend a lot of money on it. While 10-pin bowling is the most common form now, it wasn’t always that way. Ninepins used to be the […]
I can hardly believe it, but Drew, my husband, and I will be celebrating our first wedding anniversary in just five days. Has a whole year really gone by since the day we said “I do”? Actually, no, because neither of us said “I do.” I think what we really said to the Rabbi when […]
If you are looking for a simple and easy way to change your lifestyle by reprogramming your subconscious mind so that your personality won’t come ahead of your new life plans. Then, you have to learn the art of “how to reprogram the subconscious mind?” easily. To feel happy and energetic daily, you need to […]
The only thing I didn’t consider when planning this solo traveling adventure is that I might end up in hospital. Sadly, I did. I woke up in a pool of my own blood a few nights ago and was faced with a difficult choice: Do I go to the ER (which would be ridiculously expensive for […]
Last week I went down to San Diego for a few days. In theory, it should have been a very simple trip to pack for: throw a couple pairs of cutoffs and a swimsuit in a duffel bag and you’re good to go. In reality, I jammed a rucksack full of roughly 200 pounds of […]
Whether it’s a tailgating get-together, a trip to the beach, a Saturday spent on a nearby park, or a camping trip, it’s good to plan ahead for picnic food ideas. And, you can make your outdoor gathering become an exciting experience by going for foods that you can grill. Consider bringing a portable grill along […]
