Dana
The Solo Staycation and Phrase That Sums Up Mom Life
Several months ago, I decided to do something completely out of character. I took a day and night to myself for a staycation at a local hotel.
For this posh solo staycation, I stayed at...
Best Venues to Watch The Nutcracker in Metro Atlanta
'Tis the season for holiday productions and nothing comes quite close to a classic Nutcracker performance. This year, there are plenty of theaters presenting their version of the classic and some with a twist....
How to Support Your Jewish Friends Right Now
There is a war of biblical proportions happening in Israel right now, and Jewish people have not suffered the magnitude of the atrocities committed against them since the Holocaust.
At this writing, over 1200 Jewish...
Accepting My Kids Are Getting Older
Accepting My Kids Are Getting Older
Several weeks ago while I was hanging out with my older son, when he blurted out "I can't wait to start driving, so I don't have to depend on...
Before Becoming a Mom…
We all have our ideas of the trajectory of our lives - after kids, we will carry on with our exciting careers, friendships, and carefree lifestyle.
According to Instagram, some moms have managed to do...
The Queen’s Last Jubilee
Last summer, my family traveled to London for a brief visit, a 4-night stay on our way to Israel where we (pre-COVID) travel every year. In the past, we have had layovers in Paris,...
Transition from Little Kid to Teen: What I’ll Miss Most
It hit me as soon as I opened his bedroom door. I was greeted by an unearthly rank odor that smelled like an 80s locker room. Socks, worn during baseball practice, were the culprit(s).
That's...
A Passover Explainer – What’s on a Seder Plate
Passover -- also known as Pesach -- is one of the most important high holidays in the Jewish calendar. The week-long holiday commemorates the anniversary of the Jews' exodus from Egyptian slavery as it...
Why I Passed Up Work Trips to be at Home with My Kids
The past several months have been some of deep reflection, as I've been *blissfully unemployed* and contemplating my next career move.
I have worked in a corporate environment pretty much since I've been out of...
6 Reasons I Push My Kids to Team Sports
I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I'd become a soccer mom. Nor a football or baseball mom, for that matter. My family moved to the United States as new immigrants when I...