The holiday season is upon us. Some of us are furiously trying to watch for sales and check off gifts from our lists.  Some are having the almost daily visits from the delivery man as the packages roll in...
The holiday season is upon us and it’s often a stressful time for many of us. My husband and I have been in Colorado for the past five years. It’s become much harder to make it home for the...
You know how when you were a kid, “the kids’ table” was just a card table stuffed in the corner somewhere where they put all the kids? And it was such an honor to finally be old enough to...
With Halloween just around the corner, our house is abuzz with costume talk.  I have two kids – a girl and a boy – and they have dressed in matching Halloween costumes for eleven years straight.  I guess it...
Since we moved into our neighborhood last year, I have made it my mission to create community here. I truly want to get to know my neighbors, to have our kids play together, to celebrate holidays together, and be...
I don't like adult Halloween. Please, for the love, do not jump out and scare me while you are wearing a spooky mask. I don't like scary movies. I actually get annoyed when I see the scary previews. Before kids,...
I find that making friends as an adult can be pretty difficult. Sure, I come across as friendly and chatty sometimes, but getting past that into the meat of a friendship is hard. To me, building deeper connections feels...
I had never planned to take my children to protests. I had thought that road was long behind me in my twenties. Naively, I thought there would be no need. I thought about getting a sitter but could not stretch...
Have you ever read about the benefits of bilingualism? Apart from its cognitive benefits, bilingualism increases cultural awareness, which on its own is a big deal. My first language was Spanish and I learned English in elementary school. However,...
April is here, which means it’s Earth Month! Earth Month is the unofficial extension of Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22. For us, this time of year also means back-to-back birthdays. Since our little one turns three soon, I’m...

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