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Fake It ‘Til You Make It
I am a firm believer in the mantra “Fake It ‘Til You Make It.” I once bought a designer handbag to help me land a job worthy of paying for it, am able to artfully apply mascara to appear as … Continue reading
Manic Monday
I know I am not alone when I say I detest Mondays, right? Well, Mondays during school vacation week add 10 pounds of water weight to my hatred of the beginning of the work week. Friday seems as far away as … Continue reading
Mommy Maven
Mommy Maven. Every Mommy needs at least one. Maven is derived from the Yiddish word mevin, which means understanding. Tell me, do you know of a Mommy who doesn’t need an empathetic friend who lets her brag about her baby and … Continue reading
I Heart NY
I heart New York. The palpable energy, the unforgettable sights that sear into your brain, the chi- chi department stores, the trendy boutiques, the gourmet restaurants, the incredible people-watching, the feeling I get walking the streets that anything is possible…all … Continue reading
Running in Circles
Doesn’t it amaze you how much you do for your kids on any given day? It’s enough to make me dizzy–no drinks required. I am accustomed to the usual–feeding, clothing, bathing, playing, lunch-making, chauffeuring, tutoring, mentoring, cleaning–but the unusual issues … Continue reading
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No More Excuses
Big day today. One, Baby Bieber has officially left the building. And, two, his Mommy officially joined a gym to lose the remains of her post-baby booty. No more excuses! My son happily got his first haircut at a kid-friendly place … Continue reading
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Let’s Party!
Being Mommy to both an infant and a teenager does have its perks. If my son’s teething woes force me to stay up and party like it’s 1999, I think of my teenager who not only sleeps through the night, … Continue reading
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Bad Day Band-Aid
Have you ever had one of those days when you wish you could just crawl back under your cozy covers and dream it never happened? Yeah, I had one of those days today. Two hours and counting until it’s officially over. … Continue reading
Baby Bieber Fever
I am already grappling with Bieber backlash at the thought of taking my baby boy in for his first haircut. I get that Justin Bieber’s recent buzz-cut made him lose a gazillion Twitter followers as teenage girls simultaneously burst into tears, but … Continue reading
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Better Late Than Never
We had a baby naming ceremony for Alex today. According to Jewish custom, we were supposed to host it on his eighth day of life. We’re 9 months and 23 days late. But who’s counting? I am a bad, bad … Continue reading
