Your Style ~ Yourself ~ Your Life
Dear B- You were meant to be an autism sibling. You didn’t know this when you were born – and, truthfully, neither did we. We didn’t know when you were born that you would be a brother, let alone a brother to our non-stop, nonverbal, ping-pong ball whom we call Mr. Diggy. And we certainly didn’t know that you would… Read More
Do you need a self-care challenge? It can be easy to lose track of you in your role as special needs parent. But just like putting your oxygen mask on first in an airplane, you have to find a way to maintain your own mental and physical health, or you will be less effective in managing your child. You are… Read More
The Color Street Fall 2019 Collection continues to provide Color Street fans with plenty of on-trend, on-point options. Some are seasonal specialities, and others are sure to become timeless Color Street classics. All are guaranteed to brighten your fall. Shop the Color Street Fall 2019 Collection here. Color Street Fall 2019 Collection Solids: Solids include the return of Swiss and… Read More
Mom life – especially special needs mom life – can be crazy. Here’s how to look pulled together on no sleep. Thanks to Laura Epstein, guest blogger, for her contribution this week. Read more at https://messybun.life/. I have a seven year old who struggles to go to bed at a sensible hour and twin four year olds who wake up… Read More
Do You Need a Thanksgiving Menu Planner? More than many other holidays, Thanksgiving tends to be a holiday steeped in tradition. If you don’t have your aunt’s stuffing and your cousin’s pumpkin pie, then you might as well skip the whole thing. But sometimes change can be good. Here is our approach to Thanksgiving – some of which never changes,… Read More
Autism and sleep. Or perhaps, more accurately, autism and LACK of sleep. No matter what the age of your child, you may have spent hours searching for autism sleep advice. There is little else in the world of autism parenting that more directly affects YOUR quality of life. For us, the low point was when Mr. Diggy was four. He… Read More
A subscription box provides a self-care day-brightener every time one arrives. The FabFitFun Fall 2019 box offered several choices for annual members, and a few items that automatically come in every box. Want to see what came in my FabFitFun Fall 2019 box? FabFitFun Fall 2019: For the Face The Better Skin Co. Lava Magik This is billed a cleanser,… Read More
When was the last time you took a few moments to refresh your closet? Like many people in the US – and around the world – you may have run around your house, asking yourself if an item sparked joy, and spent time making piles of outgoing items. In the name of Marie Kondo, you may have practiced folding your… Read More
What are the Best Bread-Making Tools? As an educator, I often have a summer project. This summer, it was homemade, sourdough bread. I learned a lot – particularly about the best bread making tools that make the process faster, easier and more enjoyable. As an #autismmom, I’ve spent a lot of time removing processed foods from our home, as well… Read More
Can you celebrate Halloween without candy? For many people, Halloween and candy are inseparable. But maybe you have food allergies or intolerances in your family? Maybe you are practicing healthier eating and want to share this with your friends and neighbor? Or maybe you just want a break from the sugar rush? If that’s the case then here are… Read More
