Archives: Savvy Stories

He’s Still My Baby Boy

“I think we forgot about Edward’s friend.”

And so began a conversation that made my heart sing.

We were driving home after work/daycare, and out of the blue this statement came from the backseat. It took me a second to register what he meant. But no

Secret Mommy-hood Confession Saturday

When we go to the park, I secretly hope that there are other kids there so I won’t have to play with Chunky. I love Chunky from the top of his head to the tips of his stinky toes. In fact, I love his cute face so much that I often tell him that

Cuteness vs. Barney

I was awoken this morning to the sweetest sounds ever. The birds chirping and my daughter singing faintly. She wasn’t just singing any song. She was singing her rendition of Barney’s “I Love You”.

The Hangover.

Not from drinking. I’m hung over from my trip. Maybe it’s jet lag. But I think I’m hung over from being alone and having freedom. The harsh reality that climbed all over me when I got back was extremely jarring. I wasn’t in the house twenty minutes and Ma

Reflecting on Tori Stafford

I have two daughters, 9 and 13, so the news of Tori Stafford is upsetting and hits close to home. I talked to my 9 year old about what happened and how she could protect herself.

Miss Me?

I haven’t written a post in 7 days. That’s like a year in blog years for those not in the “blogging” world

Warm Temperatures = Maple Syrup Festivals

Temperatures have been skyrocketing and there is no better way to take advantage of these warm temperatures than to visit the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival.

Malone sums things up

So I am in the final hours of watching two-thirds of Leigh’s children. I’m not going to sugarcoat things, Monday and Tuesday were very rough days. It did go fast though. The girls have been sleeping really well, which was my major concern with taking them

A Sugar Bush Adventure

The weather was down right perfect this past weekend. It was mild and full of sunshine. I would love to say spring has sprung, albeit there is a week to go until I can officially declare it.Sunday morning, we rounded up the troops and headed over to a loc

Thirsty Thursday: St. Patrick’s Day Mocktails

People will be seeing green on Saturday for St. Patrick’s Day. Are you planning to celebrate the occasion?I know the Irish blood in me will be yearning to sip a green bevvie or too.Here are some fabulous non-alcoholic green drinks to treat yourself to. A