Breaking Up With Booze
It’s not you. It’s me. I can’t think of an extended period of time in my life since I turned…
Parenting
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Many moons ago, I used to write restaurants reviews in New York City on my blog formerly known as “Mona’s Apple.”…
Sleep Training: A Dummy’s Guide
My mom and I embarked on a two-day road trip from Charlotte to Rowayton, Conn., last June prior to LG’s arrival. It…
Leaning In: A Mom’s Decision to Go Back to Work
Last year at this time I was five-months pregnant and working from home. LG’s due date was sneaking up on…
Finding Our Religion
“I need to bring up a serious subject,” my dad said. We were walking to the market in Rowayton, Conn.,…
How to Survive a Cross-Country Road Trip… With Your Newborn, Your Mom and Your Dog
“I want to pay for you and mom to fly cross-country with LG. I worry you might be embarking on…
No More ‘I Can’t Wait’: Cherishing the Here and Now of Our Son
“I can’t wait…” It’s a phrase I have used thousands of times in my life. And it’s usually followed by…
Tips for Eating Out With a Baby
Don’t do it. I kid. I kid. As someone who really enjoys eating out and getting her atmosphere on at…
A Letter to Our Pets
Dear Agnes and Bode, (to new readers Agnes is our 7-year-old rescue bulldog and Bode is our almost 1-year-old rescue kitty)…
10 Things Nobody Tells You About Having a Baby
10. Sitz sprays and enormous maxi pads will be your new best friends. My recovery hurt like a bitch. If you’ve been…
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