My husband and I will celebrate being together for 19 years this summer, 13 of them married. I remember when I was younger that my “plan” for life was to …
5 fun things to do with your children that will teach them to be citizens of the world
“We talk so much about leaving a better planet to our children, that we forget about leaving better children to this planet.”– Gerry Burnie As Gerry Burnie said, we often …
Pregnant at 46: My personal story featured today on Motherly.com
I’m telling my very personal story of becoming a first time mom at the age of 46 over on the Motherly website today, and I wanted to share it with …
From Fun Auntie To Forty-Something Mom: Summer’s Story
I was the Fun Auntie for years. Still am, in my opinion, but I am also a fun, over 40 (43 to be exact) mommy to a 4-year-old boy now …
Midlife transitions: Growing my grays and the power of authenticity
I started coloring my hair when I was 14. It began with a bottle of Sun-In, a hair dryer, and my mortified mother on the other side of the locked …
Hormone healthy recipes: High protein easy peasy bagels the kids will love
We made bagels! I mean, as a good Jewish girl I’m using the word Bagel loosely here. But even if they aren’t authentic they are yummmmyyy and they literally take …
Tips for 40+ moms: What to say when you’re mistaken for your kid’s grandma
Have you been mistaken for your kiddo’s grandma? Let’s admit it: one of the things we fear when we have a child later in life is that people might assume …
The 12 Mamas of Christmas: Which One Are You?
Ahh, the holiday season…. That joyous time of year when the family assembles for cozy time together beside the tree wait a minute, who am I kidding? This isn’t a …
The Midlife Mama’s Guide: Holiday Giving Ideas for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference
The winter holidays are here and like me you are probably deep in the trenches of researching and buying for all the special people on your shopping list. While the …
Welcome to the Corner of Motherhood and Middle Age!
Hello, I’m Natasha and I just turned 50. Whoaa… Wait a minute. Fifty. FIFTY? How the f$&@ does that even happen? It’s complete craziness. But it’s not the craziest thing …
