The backyard of my suburban home in southeastern Michigan adjoins an elementary playground. Part of the playground contains a large soccer field, a baseball diamond, and 4 basketball…
Everyone tells you your life will change once you have children. That’s probably the greatest understatement of a lifetime. Having children, while hugely rewarding, is probably one of…
It’s true. I am unapologetic for taking care of myself and giving myself the attention I deserve in spite of the mountain of things naysayers say and do…
Even though we are still experiencing a few chilly (yet very sunny) days – spring is here and we are enjoying being outdoors! I think the kids were…
You know the friend who always shows up with the home-baked batch of cookies that makes you look at your store-bought cardboard ones and sigh? Or the woman…
Okay, who even knew that the word “Polar Vortex” existed three months ago? Google this: there is a Wikipedia page devoted to the “2014 North American Cold Wave.”…
The other day the children had a friend over for a play date. I was in the other room when I overheard one of the children claim that…
When I was a little girl, we lived in the city and it just didn’t make sense to have a car. Everything we needed was within walking distance…
So, I accidentally shut the car door on Mgazi’s fingers the other day. I am POSITIVE that she was more scared than hurt. Regardless, there was a lot…
Sometimes, you just need to hear three little words. You know those days when your kid “accidentally” emptied the box of Lucky Charms on the counter because “I…