Hi there! It's been a while. And it feels strange to be saying hello. I'm not quite sure where to start on what's going on. I recently saw a friend for the first time in 3 years. Neither of us realized it had been that long since we had dinner together. But when we realized it was the fall of 2019 before the pandemic began, it didn't compute. We've all had our lives … [Read more...] about It’s been 2 years and 26 days
America’s Schools Need a Pandemic Gap Year
Here's the deal: we're all sick of unprecedented times. We are tired. Beyond that, we're all feeling legitimate grief over life as we knew it - you know, the "normal" life we all took for granted just a few months ago. Now we're entering the "return to school" world. And boy is it a disaster. On a scale of Not Crazy to This is Really, Absurdly Bad, the re-opening plans for … [Read more...] about America’s Schools Need a Pandemic Gap Year
11 Essentials for Your Backyard Summer Camp
Summer camp this year may be a bit different, but that doesn’t mean that kids can’t still have fun. The need to socially distance is important, and there are tons of ways to recreate the summer camp experience right in your own backyard. Camping out at home is a great way for families to bond, and you get to be right there to enjoy watching your child discover the joys of … [Read more...] about 11 Essentials for Your Backyard Summer Camp
8 Must Haves for a Socially Distanced Summer
By now, we're all social distancing and tired of reading the headlines on summer camp closures and virtual alternatives. In the good old days, just a year ago, summer was a time to break away from the screens and have some adventurous fun. But a summer at home away from others and without extra help can be better than you imagine. You'll just need to be creative! Ugh, right? … [Read more...] about 8 Must Haves for a Socially Distanced Summer
11 Food Delivery Services That Are Not Instacart
It's no secret that scoring a grocery delivery time slot is practically an olympic sport. While we empathize with the workers at Amazon and Instacart who are striking for better wages and more protection against COVID-19, we also need to feed our families and keep our own health in mind. So where else can you score groceries, and why should you order groceries instead of going … [Read more...] about 11 Food Delivery Services That Are Not Instacart