Category Archives: From My Heart

This Is 40 (and 7 months)! I Have Gratitude, A Positive Outlook, And The Coolest Crown Ever!

This Is 40 I wrote this in April, turned 40 in May, and am publishing it December 31st, 2018… all I can say is this – 40 doesn’t feel any different than 39… minus needing my glasses a bit more… With that said, I hoped to publish this before my birthday on the Huffington Post,Continue reading “This Is 40 (and 7 months)! I Have Gratitude, A Positive Outlook, And The Coolest Crown Ever!”

What Moms of Young Kids Really Want for Mother’s Day

Without a doubt, the ultimate and unexpected list of what moms of young kids really want for Mother’s Day. Around this time of year the topic of what moms really want for Mother’s Day always comes up. Especially, what do moms of young kids really want for Mother’s Day. Thus, I was thinking what doContinue reading “What Moms of Young Kids Really Want for Mother’s Day”

ChipBits for the New Year Welcome to 2018

I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. No one needs more pressure. However, I do believe a new year brings renewal, revival and the opportunity to change and improve. ChipBits – if you will for a new year. With that said, at the end of January, I present: The Mint Chip Mama’s 2018 ChipBits (sorry) forContinue reading “ChipBits for the New Year Welcome to 2018”

Tuck Everlasting On Broadway – The New Musical in 2016!

Tuck Everlasting on Broadway? YES!!! There are only a few books that have left a big impression on my life. For example, The Red Tent is one and Our Town is another. However, the book that is and has been my favorite story of all time is Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit. So much soContinue reading “Tuck Everlasting On Broadway – The New Musical in 2016!”

Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower EVER!

Pregnancy is an interesting time in one’s life. It is a finite, life changing experience that may come to you never, once or multiple times. It is a social, bonding time for women and also a time when you sit in awe of your body and what it can do. For me I likened itContinue reading “Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower EVER!”

Ocean Club West in Turks and Caicos – The Perfect Babymoon Getaway!

‘Twas just a fortnight ago I sat on the sea’s edge with my paramour quietly reading. How lovely it was to have no clock, no responsibilities, and no dependents nearby handing me a booger. As I opined in my Huffington Post piece last month “Vacation: All We Ever Wanted. Vacation: Miles to Getaway!” it wasContinue reading “Ocean Club West in Turks and Caicos – The Perfect Babymoon Getaway!”

She Said, Shut Up and Play with Me. Now Play With Your Kids!

Play With Your Kids!   As an only child I always longed for someone who wanted to play with me. It didn’t help that the games of the time were I’m Telling and Double Dare – both sibling games. As they sat on my shelf collecting dust, I realized two player games were just notContinue reading “She Said, Shut Up and Play with Me. Now Play With Your Kids!”

Schooool’s Out For Summer! My Baby Is Growing Up So Fast – Kindergarten Here We Come!

This is a repost from my June 18, 2015 Huffington Post Parent piece titled: Schooooool’s Out for Summer! (Kindergarten Here We Come!). Where Does the Time Go? My daughter – my first born, the child who made me a Mommy – is graduating Pre-K on Friday. I can’t believe the journey – that started withContinue reading “Schooool’s Out For Summer! My Baby Is Growing Up So Fast – Kindergarten Here We Come!”

Earth Day – The Mint Chip Mama Way! Hey, Hey!

Happy Earth Day! #EarthDay #GlobalCitizen “The Blue Marble” photograph of Earth, taken during the Apollo 17 lunar mission in 1972. For as long as I can remember I have been a water conserving, “you’re going to take that home, right?”, put it in the recycle bin kind of girl. I credit most of this to my hippie mother. SinceContinue reading “Earth Day – The Mint Chip Mama Way! Hey, Hey!”

My Daughter’s Fifth Birthday. Forever Young. I Want Her to Be Forever Young.

Wanted to share my Huffington Post piece about the bittersweetness of my beautiful daughter’s fifth birthday. Thank you to everyone who reached out with such wonderful feedback! Published February 10, 2015. My Daughter’s Fifth Birthday One beautiful afternoon in Central Park, my husband and I sat and discussed having a child. Today, that child celebratedContinue reading “My Daughter’s Fifth Birthday. Forever Young. I Want Her to Be Forever Young.”

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