Archives: Savvy Stories
Our Hope for an Intentional Christmas
With consumerism being a major concern, we recently had a family meeting to discuss the upcoming Christmas season. How much…
Confessions of an Awkward Mom
I’m the mom whose nose is stuck to her phone most of the time. I’m the mom who says hi but quickly walks away from you. I’m the mom who likes drop-off birthday parties. I’m the mom who you probably think of as antisocial.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Hands up if you love Christmas! I am all about Christmas. I love decorating my house, shopping for my loved…
Nookie Run to New York
Have you ever taken a couple’s trip? A real, honest-to-goodness sexy getaway? One of my goals this year, was to…
What happened to good, old-fashioned play?
“And now, “play” more often than not, consists of intangible elements: virtual engagement with friends never seen, solitary moments of ether-driven wins that are never shared and interactivity with Artificially Intelligent bots whose personalities’ are limited to whatever suits the fancy of their programmers.”
30 Things I’ve Learned In 30 Years
Turning 30 isn’t depressing. Turning 30 is a blessing, and I for one am thrilled to have made it this…
Moms, it’s OK to Get Back to the “You” From Before Kids
How can we inject some mojo into mom (a.k.a “momjo”) and rediscover our purpose and true joy?
Extended Parental Leave Is Coming Into Effect On December 3
Here’s what the extended parental leave could mean for your family
Ruby Red Slippers: A Lesson on Giving In
I will always remember when I gave in. I was sitting on the floor between rows of shoes in a…
What Our Arguments Are Really About
In our marital disagreements, I’m the demander and my husband is the withdrawer. What is actually happening here beneath the…