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  • 5 Kid-friendly foods you can make at home

    Feeding kids is expensive and never-ending. You buy a box of snacks at the store, only to find them wiped out by the end of the day. Sure, it is easier, to whip up a box of mac ‘n cheese or open a package of cookies, and believe me, I…

  • The five judgmental people you are bound to meet as a parent

    When you become a parent, you enter a world that is nothing but loving, supportive and judgement free. Just kidding. While, I certainly hope you have at least a small group that fits the aforementioned description, chances are as you will encounter several sanctimonious people who believe they know best,…

  • African-centric foundation inspired by young Malawian who “harnessed the wind”

    Necessity is the mother of invention, or so goes the famous quote from the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato.  Yet, while necessity might be the mother, sometimes, it takes a child’s dream, determination and fortitude to bring that invention to life. William Kamkwamba was one such boy. When a severe famine…

  • Nutella, white chocolate bring fun twist to traditional hamantaschen

    Purim is almost here, and that means hamantaschen. Yum! So what is Purim anyway? Well the story is a bit more complicated than this, but essentially the holiday celebrates the freeing of the Jews of Persia from a hateful decree by the king’s advisor, Haman. Haman? Hamantaschen? Are they related?…

  • If moms were on “The Circle”

    A little late to the party, I know, but I’m finally watching “The Circle” on Netflix, and I am hooked. For the unfamiliar, “The Circle” is reality competition, which pits together a bunch of millenials in an attempt to see who’s the savviest social-media master. Contestants live in a giant…

  • We all contribute to our families’ success

    “Who has more bills, you or daddy?” My son asked me, while we were chatting in the kitchen. “Neither of us do,” I answered. “Dad may pay a certain amount to use the gym, and I may pay a certain amount on my dance class, but we share a budget,…

  • Simple, flavorful roasted cauliflower

    I eat a (mostly) vegetarian diet, which means produce plays an important part of my diet. Living with a bunch of meat-loving boys (my husband included), meant that I was often left eating my veggies on my own. Over the years we’ve been together, I have shown my husband that…

  • This book made me appreciate teachers even more

    Whenever I think about who inspired me to become a writer, my second-grade teacher comes to mind. When I think about who inspired me to think critically, and ask questions, a high school teacher comes to mind. When I think about who will shape and influence my children over the…

  • Ten hilarious toddler theories on what we do in the bathroom

    Before children, I had no idea how lucky I was to be able to use the bathroom in peace and privacy. Ah, to just use the toilet with nobody pounding on the door or screaming for you the whole time. Those were the days. Once I had kids, I soon…

  • Groceries and gratitude

    “The card didn’t go through,” the cashier said, after I attempted to pay for my groceries. I inserted my credit card into the reader once more. Again, nothing. I sighed heavily, baffled by why my card wasn’t working. I don’t struggle financially. My payments are on time. I was annoyed.…