I am what they call a ‘go-getter’ — the kind of Type-A girl who has a timeline in her head of what her life will look like in the next five years. Four years of high school, four years of undergrad, one year of teacher’s college, and I should be teaching. And, that’s exactly howContinue reading “Babe in the City”
Author Archives: Anjali Joshi
Stories
There’s always that one story. The one childhood story your parents tell over and over. You’ve heard every minute and vivid detail of the story and you’re not sure if it’s a memory of your own or one that’s been implanted as a result of sheer repetition. For me, it’s a story about my toddler days —Continue reading “Stories”
Ten Minutes
Last month, my son dropped his morning nap. It happened too suddenly (for me) and it took (me) some time to adjust. His afternoon nap time was up in the air — one day at 11AM, the next day at 1PM. One particularly strange day, he didn’t go down until 2PM and slept an epicContinue reading “Ten Minutes”
This Mother’s Day All I Want to Say is… I’m Sorry
Last year, it was my first Mother’s Day as a mom. My son was six months old at the time and I was just so incredibly exhausted. I wanted to fall to my mother’s feet and say, I get it. I finally understood why Mother’s Day wasn’t just a silly Hallmark holiday — it represented so much more. TheContinue reading “This Mother’s Day All I Want to Say is… I’m Sorry”
Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere!
As my child perfects the art of blowing bubbles, we’ve gone through several liters of bubble solution in the past week (most of which has ended up on the ground/carpet). Most of my DIY projects are initiated when Target fails me. So when the shelves of Target were void of Miracle Bubbles, I had noContinue reading “Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere!”
Cooking With Kiddies Recipe Share: Pizza Dough
We made mini pizzas at our first Cooking with Kiddies class last week. It was a success! The kids had a chance to get their hands messy and participate in the meal-making process. Most of all, they enjoyed finally munching on the product of their hard work! A few of you had asked for me to share myContinue reading “Cooking With Kiddies Recipe Share: Pizza Dough”
Dear Cashier
It will be a quick trip to the grocery store, I think. I’ve got time before dinner. I’ll pick up a few essentials and be on my way. I peek over the top of the stroller and watch the little guy munching contently on a snack. Perfect. Milk — check. Crackers — check. Tomatoes — he looksContinue reading “Dear Cashier”
How My Son Taught Me to Walk
I want to say hurry up. I want to say we’re getting late, and my already lengthy ‘to-do’ list isn’t getting any shorter. I want to tell him that it’s just a rock he’s been staring at for the last 2 minutes, and that there isn’t anything special about it. But, then I see the lookContinue reading “How My Son Taught Me to Walk”
Super-Moist Guilt-Free Avocado Brownies
Good guacamole makes any party an instant hit, but few people know what else to do with these amazing fruits. Want more from your avocados? Try using them in baking. Avocados make exceptional substitutes for butter and other fats in baking recipes. Their subtle flavor is easily masked with traditional baking ingredients like cocoa powderContinue reading “Super-Moist Guilt-Free Avocado Brownies”
The Heartbreak of ‘Meatless Mothering’
It’s been months since my last outing sans-stroller, and I am delighted to be perusing a non-laminated, non-sticky menu at a ‘grown-up’ restaurant. I skim through it quickly, looking for the small carrot image that will be printed near the entree I will be eating this evening. There’s one. It looks like I’ll be havingContinue reading “The Heartbreak of ‘Meatless Mothering’”
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