Posts by Nat
My Lost 9/11 Journals
20 years. 20 years since I’ve watched coverage. 20 years since I’ve spoken about it. I’ve shared the bullet points, of course, as one New Yorker does with another. “Where were you?” “2nd day of my first job. 2nd week in the city. Stood on the street with strangers and watched the buildings I once…
Read MoreOliver’s Vehicle Party
When it came time to celebrate Oliver’s 4th birthday, there was no question what kind it would be. He is car and truck OBSESSED. So a vehicle themed backyard bash, it was! We’ve had these tables and stools for years. They’re perfect for kids activities and parties. For the Paint Tracks station, I picked up…
Read MoreGymnastics Party
Lilly started gymnastics at the beginning of first grade. She got in a full semester and a few weeks until the the world shut down due to Covid. And then, like many other things, it was over a year until she returned. Beyond missing friends and a fun activity, she worried she’d lose her newly…
Read MoreA Year on Mood-Stabilizing Medication
This is a challenging post to write. I’ve been planning it for 6 months, but haven’t been able to follow through until now. And while part of my procrastination is due to normal (two young kids, clients, etc.) and abnormal (global pandemic) life circumstances, there’s also a weight to it that’s tough to touch. In…
Read MoreZach’s Layoff
When Zach and I met, I was making more than him. Then, somewhere along the way, he surpassed me, eventually doubling, then tripling my salary. And, so, it seemed only natural that, once kids came, he would be the breadwinner. This was never actually discussed though. And, looking back, it should’ve been. At the time,…
Read MoreOffice Reveal
I get so many questions about my office every time I post it in my feed or Stories and, every time, I promise lots of you that details are coming soon. Well, it only took me two years, but it’s finally completed! When we moved into our modernly decorated with a dark palette, I wanted…
Read MoreLilly’s Art Wall
When we first moved to our house two years ago, I was so excited to finally have an art station for Lilly since our previous area consisted of a basket on our old apartment floor overflowing with items. My new office is a large space and I wanted her to be able create while I…
Read MoreLemonade Party
Okay, more house. Less stand. We’ve done the traditional stand so we decided to mix it up this time. We love our outdoor playhouse that we DIY’d last fall. It started like this and we took off the upper door, painted it white and, voilà, the perfect canvas for any celebration. At Christmas, we tricked…
Read MorePuppy Party
My boy is dog obsessed. Everywhere we go, he spots them from afar and must go up and greet each and every one. If he hears barking within a mile radius, he runs to the window, shouting “woof woof”. They’re the books he picks to read and the coloring pages he chooses to color first.…
Read MoreLiving with Depression
My boyfriend of a few months had just broken up with me. I put on my Timmy T tape and paced around my bedroom, bawling my eyes out. I was thirteen. Every teen experiences angst, mood swings and has their share of dramatic moments, but looking back now I see it all differently. And there’s…
Read MoreLilly’s 6th Birthday
I often find one thing that strikes inspiration and I form the entire party around it. It was true with the love balloon for Lilly’s garden party and the adventure plates for Oliver’s happy camper one. When I found these reusable ice balls, I knew I had my next theme. They were perfect for Lilly’s…
Read MoreNapa & Sonoma
Up until a month ago, I’d never been to Napa before. And I lived in California for close to three years. Don’t judge me. In fairness, we were planning to be there for life so we thought there was plenty of time and, even as a newlywed, I was married to my career, which didn’t…
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