Posts by Maureen

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The Homemade Way to Clean an Icky Microwave

I grew up without a microwave in our house.  It wasn’t until recently that I realized this was odd.  When I asked my mom why she never installed one in our kitchen, she said quite frankly, “They kinda freaked me out.” Good enough reason for me! Although I now have a microwave in my small […]


Take a Stand for Girls!

My friend Kristina never ceases to amaze me.  She is raising beautiful (and busy!) twin 4-year olds, writing a book and is now producing a documentary film.  Sometimes I wonder where she finds the energy and ambition to achieve it all… ….but, just the other day, I realized how she learned to confidently manage her […]


Homemade Vegetable Broccoli Soup

We eat a lot of soup.  My husband loves bringing homemade soup to work for lunch, so at the beginning of each week I make a big pot that lasts until Friday.  I usually try to make enough for me and the kids, too, as soups can be a healthy and simple way to get […]


Sunday Breakfast Pancakes and Syrup

Sunday mornings are my favorite.  Even though my husband has to work on weekends, he usually doesn’t leave until later in the morning so the four of us are given a short but precious opportunity to enjoy time together. The rest of the day is just like any other weekday, so we really appreciate a […]


Homemade Mothering’s Tips for Cherishing Time with Kids in the News

I was recently interviewed for an article about how to make the most of time with kids. In the day-to-day race to check of all the boxes on my “to-do” list, its easy for me to lose sight of what is truly important.  While it might be nice to have a tidy home or an […]


Tea for One

Both kids are napping…the dishwasher is busily humming away…bed linens are twirling in the dryer…bathrooms still need to be cleaned and the floors could use a good scrub…but I deserve a little moment to rest, right? The perfect treat for this snowy February afternoon would be a cozy cup of chai tea, but my body […]


Homemade Mothering’s Green Cleaning Tips in the News

Some of my tricks for re-purposing common household staples were recently published in an article on Mint.com.  While I’m no fan of house cleaning, it actually becomes kinda fun when I experiment with new methods of taking care of common chores.  Products like vinegar, baking soda and banana peels take on a whole new life […]


A Good Week to be a Breastfeeding Mama

Its a good week to be a breastfeeding mama!  Two great pieces of news just released: 1. First Lady Michelle Obama will begin promoting breastfeeding as a way to cut down on childhood obesity. Mrs. Obama said she wants to focus on the “important touch points in a child’s life. And what we’re learning now […]


Homemade Hot Chocolate

Holidays are always a fun excuse for me to do little things to let people know how much I care.  While Valentine’s Day gift-giving is traditionally reserved for the love-in-your-life, why not branch out and share the love by spreading some love? Today I made a batch of homemade hot chocolate to share with some […]


Be Authentic in Your Season of Life

Before my husband left a stable job to venture out on his own, we were living a very comfortable life in the middle of our big city.  We didn’t give much thought to eating at fun restaurants or buying new clothes whenever the whim struck.  While we certainly had a budget, it was quite flexible.  […]