As we begin a new month of quarantine, I was thinking about what I’m particularly grateful for today. And the word that keeps popping into my head is sickness, or the lack thereof. I’ve talked a lot about sickness when…
Author: Sabrina Manno
After about 13 years of working as an editor for various publications in New York City, I gave up my professional career to stay home with my two beautiful children. While I enjoy being a mom (mostly), the trials and tribulations that these two human beings put me through daily are enough to test the patience of a saint! And I am no saint.
I’ve spent the past four-and-a-half years struggling to find my way back to the autonomous, carefree woman I once was. My first step toward that goal came in June, when I took over as president of a local chapter of the International Moms Club. This role has introduced me to many wonderful moms, allowed me to flex my professional and creative muscles, and given me a whole new purpose! Most importantly, though, it’s motivated me to pursue my true dream: starting this blog.
I love to write, and I love to make people laugh, so that’s why I’m here. Full disclosure: I tend to be too open, a little (OK, a lot) sarcastic, and honest to a fault. I love my kids to the moon and back, but they drive me crazy and I’m not afraid to admit it or write about it.
To Fail Doesn’t Make Me A Failure
In case you’re wondering, yesterday’s scavenger hunt was a bust. I’m laughing even as I write this because it’s par for the course around here. It’s not the first time I’ve tried to engage my children with a fun activity…
Bananas For Bran Muffins
I don’t share many recipes here but this one deserves a mention. My daughter asked for them this morning and it dawned on me that I haven’t made them in a while: bran muffins. (My husband’s going to be jealous…
Sometimes When It Rains
It’s 7:34 a.m. The birds are chirping away and it’s dark, cloudy, and gloomy outside. But for once I don’t care. Because it’s warm and cozy inside our cocoon and we have big plans for today: baking, Scrabble, family movie…
Mental Overload … And Then Some
I’m struggling today. I can’t seem to muster even a nanosecond of positivity. It’s making me feel so heavy inside and I’m not sure how to shake it off. Writing usually helps but I woke up uninspired today. I think…
Learning Through Conservation
The word of the day in our home lately is conservation. Now that we’ve been housebound for almost two weeks, it’s interesting (and a little embarrassing) to realize the things we normally take for granted, like how much toilet paper…
A Glutton For Pie
We’re barely into our second week of quarantine and I’m worried. Very worried. So worried, in fact, that my mouth is constantly watering, my tummy is doing somersaults, and my hands are shaking. You see, I have a serious problem.…
Success Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Success: The achievement of something desired, worked for or the gaining of fame or wealth. That’s the definition listed in Webster’s New World College Dictionary. Agree or disagree? I came across this word/topic recently and I’ve been thinking about it…
Catch & Release
I had a teeny, tiny moment of panic yesterday. (Coincidence since I didn’t write?!) I felt this warm, tingling sensation wash over me in the middle of the afternoon. Then came the tightness in my chest and these paralyzing thoughts:…
You Decorated My Life
RIP, Kenny Rogers, you will be missed. I realize I’m going to sound like an 80-year-old when I say this, but I love Kenny Rogers and I am so sad to hear of his passing. Thoughts of him invoke so…