Category: Family
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Eleven Years of Grief
August 6, 2024 marks the eleventh anniversary of my father’s passing. August is a bittersweet month: it is the birthday of our first born Billy and the anniversary of my marriage to Will (Dadjogger), but it also marks the death of my father, who missed our wedding by just 18 days. While the days without… Read more
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The Pursuit of Perfection
The “perfect” parent is an ideal no one can live up to, yet many of us waste time trying to achieve it. Letting go of this ideal is often a long process, and perhaps you’re still in the midst of it. What helps you let it go? What hinders you? How have you reordered your… Read more
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My Top 6 Activities for Family Fun on Long Island [Summer]
Summer is brimming with fun activities on Long Island. While vacations and travel are fantastic, there are wonderful experiences waiting right in our backyard! Town of Oyster Bay or Town of Babylon Splash Parks/Beaches These resident-only splash parks and beaches are perfect for family fun. My kids love starting at the spray park to cool… Read more
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Summer Homework with three kids at home
Summer is a time for fun, rest and relaxation and while all three of those are incorporated into our day, we also like to keep up with our academics as well as athletics. Being a teacher, I see the importance of keeping up with learning concepts so that they are ready for the grade ahead.… Read more
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Running with kids
Running/exercising with kids is something I didn’t expect to be doing so early on in motherhood, but I absolutely love it! Having children watch their parents to push themselves and take care of themselves is invaluable life lessons that they will remember forever. Demonstrating these exercises engages the children to want to try to and… Read more
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6 Ways to be Fulfilled as a Stay at Home Mom
Being a stay-at-home mom was the best decision I ever made. I loved being the one to walk through every milestone with my kids, taking them to library classes, feeding them every meal, and spending quality time with all three of them. However, as wonderful as all of these experiences are, they can also be… Read more
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6 Weeks on After Your 6 Weeks Off
I have been asked many times, where do I begin and it simply starts with taking that first step, literally! This training plan is after your 6 weeks or 12 weeks depending on the birth of time off and then this plan gives you 6 weeks of a workout plan to ease back in! You… Read more
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Boy Mom
The term “boy mom” and “girl mom” have only become popular recently and I as a 8 year “boy mom” veteran am embracing and loving the title. While I do grieve at the fact that I will never be able to buy my daughter a sweet 16 dress, or watch Dadjogger and a girl have… Read more
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Solo Momming
I feel incredibly fortunate to have a supportive and wonderful husband, but there are moments when I find myself solo parenting my three boys as a stay-at-home mom. Whether my husband is at work, attending events, or out for a run, managing everything can be quite a feat. Solo parenting happens during Will’s ultra marathons… Read more
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Time Management
I pride myself on my effective time management skills, which allow me to navigate my roles as a mother and wife seamlessly. Each day, I approach my tasks with a clear plan in mind, ensuring I can conquer them efficiently. Laundry To streamline the laundry process, I’ve adopted a simple yet effective strategy: one load… Read more
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