After doing some very informal research on Valentine’s Day, I noticed that the word “martyr” kept popping up. According to Wikipedia, the original Valentines were the Valentine of Rome and the Valentine of Terni, who were honored for their...
It’s my birthday (again!)—and with each year, my wish stays the same, but grows even stronger: I want to train 10,000 leaders so that 10 million kids have access to yoga and the skills they need to succeed in...
Sipping tea and eating petit fours is a lovely way to spend a baby shower, but it's not very exciting. If the baby showers you've been to lately have blended together in your memory as quiet affairs spent making...
I have three good friends from college who I never see and barely speak to. We do group texts during football season when our college team is playing or when someone has a baby, but besides that, we glean...
I recently got to visit a really good friend who moved away to a new city. We first met in San Francisco when we were in our mid-twenties, both new to town, ready and willing to make friends. Now,...
When you’re pregnant, everyone says life will change. I remember people telling me that and thinking, “Duh... I know. We’ve waited and worked hard to get pregnant. We’re ready!” But no matter how ready you think you are, no...
Since September is coming to a close and it is National Friendship Month, I have someone I want to tell you about; my best friend Jen. In August of 1991, I walked onto the campus of Albion College in...
No one tells you how hard it is to change your habits as you age. In 2024, I changed my drinking habits with a realistic approach. I committed to a dry-ish January and have since committed to continuing the...
SWM (semi-wonderful mom) seeks similar for play-dates, vent sessions, and wine nights out. Matches should love to talk about anything but politics. Seriously. Anything. I love chatting about my LO and all things Mommy as well as our pre-Mommy...
Last week, I was feeling low. My phone was broken and my best friend, Corinna, doesn’t have social media, so reaching out to her was impossible. But something really mysterious and wonderful happened.
My husband returned from work with an...
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Love, Hearts, and Valentine’s Day Crafts
Here are some fun Valentine’s Day themed crafts to get ready for tomorrow! Making Love Bugs and Hearts will surely be a big hit...
