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Blogs
In the closet
Maya was getting restless as my mom and I were having lunch out at a local restaurant. She was getting hungry, but was hesitant to(more…)
Long Time, No Blog
Hi, Mamas. It’s been a while since I’ve entered the blogosphere, and I wanted to take a minute to say hello to you, oh beautiful(more…)
Back to School: Our Favorite Lunch Boxes & Water Bottles
My three year old son makes the big jump this year from nursery school half-days a few times a week, to four full days per(more…)
Nap Purgatory: A Special Slice of Heaven
Noah has slipped into the dark side of what some refer to as Nap Purgatory and it is a special combination of torture and bliss.(more…)
I often spend Noah’s naps like this. Sometimes I sleep or feel trapped or mindlessly scroll social media or catch up on emails. Today I(more…)
An argument against the ceremonial covering of the train table during story time at the library
Hi there. Noah and I have become story time drop outs. We actually LOVE our local library and can often be found at the train(more…)
The Teenage Liberation Handbook
I just picked up a copy of The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education from the library and let me(more…)
My imaginary boyfriend
A few days ago Noah and I were playing in the sand box and made a lovely friend that recruited me to build sand castles(more…)
Trailside Museum and Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
We had a morning of epic proportions at the zoo with our most favorite of people. We decided to head there on a whim as our(more…)
Mid-Hudson Kids Calendar
Hello my Beacon babes and babies! I have been desperately seeking a calendar to organize all of the fabulous baby and toddler classes and activities(more…)