Posts by Nat
Mixed Emotions About Will
Will Smith has always been one of my favorite celebrities. I interviewed and hung out with him several times over the course of my career. He was one of my first assignments. As a young intern, I covered the Live 8 concert in our mutual hometown of Philadelphia. I was incredibly nervous and he welcomed…
Read MoreWhy I’m Not Turning Red Over My Daughter Seeing the New Disney Movie
I was in seventh grade, sitting on the couch watching 90210 when I felt the worst stomach pains of my entire young life and ran to the bathroom to discover blood-soaked underwear. My mom was at a PTA meeting so I returned to the living room to tell my older sister my new secret. She…
Read MoreLittle Monsters Party
We went with pastels for Lilly’s Halloween party so I planned on going a little more traditional with Oliver’s. And I did with the palette but when I saw these plates, I had my theme. And boy did I run with it! Eyeballs everywhere, which is something my friend tells her preteen son and I…
Read MorePastel Halloween
Ever since Lilly was 2 and I threw a costume swap party, I’ve planned little play dates every Halloween season. Now that Oliver is 4 and has his own friends, I’m splitting up the parties so it’s not too overwhelming. For his, I was going with a more traditional vibe and color palette. For Lilly’s,…
Read MoreLiving Room Reveal
I’ve been trying to do this post for 4 years. But, honestly, it took me a while to get our living room right. That’s actually the case for much of our home. It’s hard to tell what you’ll need, like and what will work in a space until you live in it. Some rooms I…
Read MoreBack to School
When Lilly was a toddler and starting school for the first time, I threw a Ready 4 School play date. I went for it and still love some of the photos and ideas till this day. But rulers for 2-year-olds? Maybe a bit much. When it came time for Oliver’s celebration, I decided to scale…
Read MoreMy 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…
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