Who would have thought — Keeping Mommy Sane has turned 2!!! It still seems unbelievable, especially when I think back to that very first post . After publishing that, I remember thinking, Who the heck is ever going to want to read this? But, honestly, I wasn’t worried about that, because it felt so invigorating […]
Archives for August 2014
The Surprising Ways Motherhood Has Changed Me
The other day, I remarked to a friend (who is expecting) about my post-pregnancy bionic sense of smell. Really, it’s like my own magical power. In some ways, its good (Fire! Gas!). Others … not so much (poopy diapers, garbage in the kitchen that desperately needs to be thrown away, skunks). And that got me […]
12 Netflix Titles to Promote Kindness & Acceptance
One week left until Buddy starts second grade. Second grade? Seriously, how did that happen? The word on the street in our town is that second grade is known for having a crazy amount of homework. Oh boy. He’s done a good amount of reading this summer (mostly dinosaur books) and practiced his math in […]
Five for Friday {8.22.14}
1// For my Boston-area friends, definitely check out the Prudential Center’s 2014 Family Film Festival. We headed there last weekend, taking in a viewing of “The LEGO Movie” under the stars in the Prudential’s South Garden, surrounded by the bright lights of the skyscrapers. We got there about an hour before the movie (which started […]
My #IBDSelfie
Just around the time the ALS Association launched their inspirational ice bucket challenge, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation started their own social media campaign and PSA called #IBDSelfie. The goal? To help convey the true, real-life story of what’s it’s like living with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) — specifically ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. They’re asking anyone […]
My Life in Numbers {Updated}
I recently came across this old post from December 2012 and realized it could use a little updating! So here is my life in numbers, circa 2014! ********************************************* First, I want to say thank you for your support of my recent post on my struggle with ulcerative colitis. I never expected to receive such an […]
Helping Kids in Our Community with SIMPLE Giving
Did you know that more than 16 million children live in poverty in the United States? It’s a staggering — and sobering — statistic. As many of us (myself included) fret and stress and complain about purchasing all the back-to-school items on our child’s supply list, it’s hard to remember that there are many other […]