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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.

GoT Finale: A Mom’s Watch Has Ended (Episode 6)

May 21, 2019July 22, 2020 Sabrina MannoTitles & TunesLeave a Comment on GoT Finale: A Mom’s Watch Has Ended (Episode 6)

**This post contains spoilers from “Game of Thrones” Season 8, Episode 6** Everyone keeps asking me what I thought about the series finale of “Game of Thrones” (titled “The Iron Throne”), which aired Sunday night, and the truth is, I…

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GoT: A Thousand Lives (Episode 5)

May 15, 2019July 22, 2020 Sabrina MannoTitles & TunesLeave a Comment on GoT: A Thousand Lives (Episode 5)

**This post contains spoilers from “Game of Thrones” Season 8, Episode 5** “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” – Jojen Reed, A Dance With Dragons I’m just going to…

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A Quiet Rockstar

May 12, 2019July 14, 2020 Sabrina MannoWhims & WordsLeave a Comment on A Quiet Rockstar

On this Mother’s Day, I wanted to take a moment to say “thank you” to the beautiful, kind, caring, and selfless woman who gave me life. I’ve always known that my mom—whom I endearingly call “Woman”—was a quiet rockstar. I…

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GoT: In The Wind (Episode 4)

May 8, 2019July 22, 2020 Sabrina MannoTitles & TunesLeave a Comment on GoT: In The Wind (Episode 4)

**This post contains spoilers from “Game of Thrones” Season 8, Episode 4** After last week’s “Game of Thrones” episode (titled “The Long Night”), I was overcome with everything I wanted to say about what transpired during the battle for Winterfell,…

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GoT: An Ending Not Quite Fit For A (Night) King (Episode 3)

April 30, 2019July 22, 2020 Sabrina MannoTitles & TunesLeave a Comment on GoT: An Ending Not Quite Fit For A (Night) King (Episode 3)

**This post contains spoilers from “Game of Thrones” Season 8, Episode 3** It has now been two days since the latest “Game of Thrones” episode (titled “The Long Night”) aired and, interestingly, I have not yet scoured the Internet for…

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GoT: The Beauty Of Waiting

April 28, 2019July 22, 2020 Sabrina MannoTitles & TunesLeave a Comment on GoT: The Beauty Of Waiting

Last night I sat in my living room and listened to a “Game of Thrones” podcast called “The Watch,” which is hosted by Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald on TheRinger.com. (This is the same Web site that runs the Binge…

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GoT: Friends, Wine, And Memories (Episode 2)

April 24, 2019July 22, 2020 Sabrina MannoTitles & TunesLeave a Comment on GoT: Friends, Wine, And Memories (Episode 2)

“That’s what death is, isn’t it? Forgetting. Being forgotten. If we forget where we’ve been, what we’ve done, we’re not men anymore. We’re just animals. Your memories don’t come from books. Your stories aren’t just stories. If I wanted to…

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GoT Premiere: A Feast For The Seven Kingdoms (Episode 1)

April 15, 2019July 22, 2020 Sabrina MannoTitles & TunesLeave a Comment on GoT Premiere: A Feast For The Seven Kingdoms (Episode 1)

Winter is FINALLY here, dear friends! Yesterday, April 14, 2019, marked the beginning of the last and final season of “Game of Thrones.” If you’re a fan of the show, you understand the jumble of emotions currently at war inside…

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The Hard—And Scary—Side Of Parenting

March 29, 2019July 14, 2020 Sabrina MannoBirds & Bees1 Comment on The Hard—And Scary—Side Of Parenting

Sometimes as a parent, we’re faced with unbelievably difficult (and often unthinkable) situations that both test and age us. My husband and I had one of those moments last night. But let me start from the very beginning. In early…

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When Life Comes Full Circle

March 15, 2019July 13, 2020 Sabrina MannoTitles & Tunes2 Comments on When Life Comes Full Circle

Back when I was in college (which, sadly, feels like eons ago), my roommates and I were hooked on the TV show “Felicity.” For those of you who aren’t familiar, the title character throws away her college (and future) plans…

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About This Site

This blog isn’t solely about parenting. Yes, I’m a stay-at-home mom but I wear many other hats: wife, sister, daughter, chef, baker, chauffer, personal shopper, party planner, cleaning lady, customer service and marketing manager for a local insurance agency, the list is endless. I live so much in my own head and writing is my therapy. I’ve been craving an open, honest, and nonjudgmental outlet for those thoughts, and this blog is it. Why not just keep a journal? Because knowing there are other moms out there going through my same experiences lifts my spirits and motivates me to stay strong. And if I can help and maybe even inspire these women or make them laugh while fulfilling my dream, well, then, that’s a wonderful thing!

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