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Will they like what I like? Will they do what I do? Will they follow in my footsteps and choose the same career path? Just a few of the many questions we ask ourselves as parents while we watch our kids grow and develop their personalities and interests. As a working mom, you may wonder especially i...

The best aglianico wines are rustic, deep ruby color with hints of dried fig, blackberry, dark chocolate, black pepper, sometimes tobacco and light hints of vanilla. Full of tannins, aglianico has good acidity and an intense, lingering finish. Perfect food pairings for aglianico include lamb, beef, ...

Well, here we are, August 30, 2020. Most of the college kids are either back to class, whether it is virtual, in-person, or a mixture of both, and our high school and lower grades are headed back either this week or next. Our anxieties are high and we are all hoping for this to be a smooth transitio...

Now your kids are young adults...they are out of the house. Are you still a working mom? Absolutely!  You will still be needed but in a different way. I now have two adult daughters and have become an "empty nester" as of a few days ago.  It is definitely a time of mixed emotions...

Châteauneuf-du-Pape 

Pronounced : shah toe nuf-dew-pahp 

Below is a map of southern Rhône. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the southern Rhône’s most exclusive appellation: 

The name Châteauneuf-du-Pape literally means the “New castle of the Pope“. During the 14th Century, the city of Avignon, jus...

PSA: The only recipe in this category you will fine from Adrienne!!

I will start by saying I don't cook...well I rarely cook. I think I could enjoy cooking, but I definitely have not had much time to experiment with it. I can follow a recipe like anyone else, but I am not the type to com...

How many times have you asked yourself this question? I think working moms ask themselves quite often. As busy days turn into busy weeks, the next thing you know that adorable little child is driving! My daughters' birthdays, which are coming up soon, are exactly one week apart. When they were littl...

Ideas to make events special and memorable during a time when nothing feels normal

Too many of us truly neglect self-care. We come up with all sorts of reasons to put ourselves on the back burner. Whether it’s due to work, family, or other commitments, there are many of us that just don’t carve out the time we need to decompress, myself included. We do have to remind ...

My mom Rita has devoted her life to raising kids...first hers and then mine. It was the greatest gift I was ever given to be able to have my mom's help with my girls from the moment my oldest daughter was born 20 years ago. 

Rita's working mom journey began when she was in her twenties. Sadly, s...

Our 4-legged friends are family too, and just as it’s nice to have short cuts and life hacks for our human families, it’s also nice to have some short cuts to help with our fur babies too. Zoe is our 10-year-old Pomeranian. Her favorite things are cookies and chicken jerky. With so many preserv...

       I always wanted to feel like I was a part of their day...even on days when I didn't see them. The hours I keep as a surgeon include early mornings, occasional late nights and some weekends as well. It was not uncommon for me to leave for work before my daughters were awake...

I don't think a quality meal ever goes unappreciated, especially if it's quick too. I've always loved to cook, and being raised Italian has all the extra perks. Amazing cuisine! I always use fresh ingredients, except in cases of tradition, like the Hunts brand tomato sauce which our Gran from South ...

My first Working Mom Life Hack

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Place prepared Mac-N-Cheese in an oven safe casserole dish. 

Splash some half & half or light cream over top and stir, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese (however much you desire....)

Place in...

    That is a difficult question to answer. Last week, Lisa wrote about the guilt we as moms often feel when our work makes us miss time with our kids, We do our best to choreograph our schedules so that we can be available for all the important moments and feel present for our k...

I’m so type-A. I had every detail planned, from my elective C-section, to everyone in the operating room picked out. From my anesthesiologist to the nurses, they were all my work family and I wouldn’t have done it any other way.....They were bringing my daughter into this world on March 5, 2008. But...