Erica Rabhan
Give Experiences Instead of Gifts This Holiday Season
Tis’ the season for making a list and checking it twice. In my house, our list includes two winter birthdays, plus the busy holiday season, which means my house explodes with stuff. As an aspiring...
We Need More Than Thoughts & Prayers – This Jewish Mother’s View on Pittsburgh
I sat in my synagogue with my family, my community and faith surrounding me the Friday night before the shooting in Pittsburgh. I was encircled by people who are like me. I was there...
The Sunday Routine; Simple Tips For A Smoother Week
There are 48 hours in a weekend and I want to spend all of them in my pajamas snuggled up with my family. But, the reality is a small portion of every Sunday is...
The Sisterhood of Motherhood
Years before I had my first child, I always noticed that mothers seemed to be able to connect with each other in a way that most other people couldn’t. No matter their age, race,...
Making Vacation Magic Happen
Now that our kids are older, we aren’t schlepping a stroller, diapers, a pack n play, or special baby food when we travel, which makes life much easier. We’ve recently been fortunate enough to...
Code Yellow
I was sitting at a work lunch when my phone rang. My daughter’s school was calling. I thought it was the nurse’s office because that morning she said her stomach had been hurting. On...
An Aspiring Minimalist Mama
My house is empty. My kids rooms have the basics. My closets are only half full. The kids playroom has plenty of toys, but most of them are in baskets and can quickly be...
I Need Alone Time
The days are full, the list are long, and the responsibilities of being a mom can be daunting.
I remember the day so vividly....My husband was out of town for the week, I had several...
I’m Raising My Kids To Leave Me
My parents were in town for a visit when I asked my three-year-old to please go around the house and gather all the laundry. My mom looked at me like I had just grown...
Top Five Best Babysitter Qualities
When I am asked to attend an event or join friends for dinner, I’m always excited about the chance to go out, but dread finding a babysitter. It seems like this is a scramble...