Every parent has said to themselves or out loud at some point, “I would die for my children”, which is a nice thought at a quick glance but how about living for them? As a parent, I feel like I focus so much on all the things I am willing to sacrifice for my kids …
It has been a while since I posted on the blog for a number of reasons but mainly because I only like to post when I feel like I have something valuable to share. The last few months have been incredibly busy in a good way between amazing family vacations to rewarding opportunities at work. …
I have to admit that using ChatGPT can be quite addicting! I still have not used it to write blog posts, emails, or letters but I find it quite useful for brainstorming ideas. My last blog post was about using ChatGPT to help with every day activities. My first try was to create a schedule …
Welcome 2025! I decided after several months of taking a break from writing the blog that it was time to come back. I promised myself when I started the blog that I wouldn’t do it if it felt like a burden or something stressful and I have really stuck to my commitment of only writing …
After a fantastic weekend getaway with two girlfriends, it got me thinking how important it is to nurture close relationships with female friends. Whether you are an extrovert who is constantly making new amazing friends or an introvert who has kept the same close small group since you were a child, I highly recommend taking …
I don’t know about you but this Winter, I am having a much harder time making decisions than usual. I wrote the first blog post on decision fatigue January 2022. This was almost 2 years after the pandemic had started, forcing all of us to make tons of decisions using information from a rapidly changing …
I stopped writing blog posts 3 months ago because after October 7 it felt like there was no room for anything not serious. Recipes, time-saving hacks, tips to help with your kids’ tantrums, nothing felt worth writing about. As things near and far have continued to develop in ways that have been both shocking but …
After a week of a lot of reflection, I realized that one of the things I have been trying to work on for the last few years is being present. I mainly think about this when it comes to spending time with my children but it can apply to anything. Sometimes it feels like if …
The time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is one of my favorite times of the year and not just because the pumpkin spice latte is back. The Jewish New Year feels very different than the regular New Year to me. The holidays in December are always packed with events, school breaks, trips, work (since …
We have made it past the first week of school and are adjusting to lots of new things. New routines, new nanny, new activities, everybody on the bus… It has been very exciting to say the least but also brought some chaos. I remember when my first born was a few weeks old, there were …