Meg Sacks
Choosing a Private School
I am going to assume you've already made the decision that homeschooling, alternative schooling, charter schools, online schools, magnet schools or your zoned school...
Sweet Alternatives to Candy for Halloween: Join the Teal Pumpkin Project!
I look at the months of Halloween to Easter as a free for all with candy, between the trick or treating, holiday parties, Valentine’s...
My Grandparents’ Greatest Gift
Until a few years ago, I still had a living grandparent. My grandparents were always a large part of my life– we even lived...
Small Spaces, Quiet Places: Keeping a Busy Toddler Busy!
My son is busy, busy, busy! I get him outside as much as possible – the playground, the pool, even the backyard with a...
What an Office Mama Misses
Probably the most insensitive thing one could say to a mom who works in an office is “Don’t you miss them during the day?”
My...
Parenting Impossible: Finding Love in Small Moments
Confession: I don’t spend very much time with my children during the week because I am at work. Maybe on a good day three...
Mama Needs a Break!
A couple months ago I read a mom blog post that I found on the internet. The author made the mistake of saying something...
(I Love) My Introverted Kid
This fall while at a larger group event for adults and children, my six-year-old was hanging onto my arm. The other kids, whom she all...
I Heart Valentine’s Day
I have always loved Valentine's Day. It’s partly because I am a romantic sap who collects quotes about love, and partly that I cannot...
Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas! Why Our Family Celebrates Both
Before my husband and I got married, we agreed that neither one of us would give up our religious traditions. This is always more...
Happy Thanksmabirthday-christmakah! The Holiday Birthday Struggle
Happy Thanksmabirthdaychristmakah! This year, my daughter will be celebrating her sixth.
At my first OB appointment when I got pregnant with my daughter I was...
Tips for a Great Trip – Yes, With Kids!
Recently we attended a family wedding out West at a location that involved multiple plane rides and several hours in the car to get...