Sarah Casimiro
Bluey :: A Respite from Other Kid Shows
Much of what my girls watch on TV is mindless nonsense. Or, worse than mindless nonsense, it's sassy kids (or ponies) acting like the teenagers they are not. The days my daughter quotes Ryan,...
No More Stuff, Please :: Gifting Experiences
My girls have a lot of stuff*. So much stuff, in fact, that we have just finished our basement in order to store and play with this stuff and not have it all over...
I Failed at Being a Mom Today…
I failed at being a mom today. And yesterday, too, if we're keeping track. Goodness knows I'm always keeping track.
The day started fine. I got my girls ready for dance class. We headed there....
5 Back-to-School Snack Ideas for the Teacher Mom (or Any Mom!)
Heading back to school is always a time filled with excitement, anxiety, and a little extra hunger. As a teacher, nothing brings up a case of the hungry horrors like returning to school in...
For the Love of Pockets
Dear clothing designers,
Every time someone compliments a dress I am wearing, I respond, like clockwork, by lifting both arms high in the air and plunging both hands deep into the pockets of said dress,...
Am I Too Old for That?
First, I need to let you all know I do not have Snapchat. I also do not have TikTok. I think I have a Twitter account, but I'm not really sure how to use...
5 Years, 5 Lessons
I’ve been a mother for five years now, and I pretty much consider myself an expert. Don’t worry, I’m laughing hysterically at myself. Most (all) days I have no idea what I’m doing. However,...
To the Girls I Knew in High School (Who Are Now My Friends on...
I graduated from high school in 1999. I'm turning 40 this summer. And even though I've been removed from the halls of Lincoln High School for 22 years, I don't forget what high school...
Saying Goodbye to Lanky
Lanky has been with me for the last 15 years. We've been through a lot together. More than what I've been through with most humans. Lanky is a short-haired black cat I adopted from...
Will You Be My Galentine? How I Plan to Celebrate my Gal Pals This...
Valentine's Day is especially fun when you're a mom. There's something wonderful about heart-shaped everything. My 4-year-old has even begun to plan our menu for the day, starting with heart-shaped pancakes for breakfast. What's...
Preparing for the Post-Holiday Drop
For me, it is inevitable: Every year after the holidays, I experience a drop. I feel sadder, more irritable, exhausted, and a little withdrawn. And it makes sense, if you really think about it.
With...
In November, We Wear Blue :: American Diabetes Awareness Month
In November, we wear blue. But every day, regardless of the month, I wear an insulin pod and a continuous glucose monitor.
November is American Diabetes Awareness Month, and I have Type 1 Diabetes. Being...