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It started with a coffee on a bench during COVID. What followed was a bond so deep it became family. Here’s how a pandemic friendship found me—and stayed.

This weekend I fed 60 dancers during my daughter’s recital. The juice ran out, the snacks vanished, and I still pulled it off — here’s what I learned.

Sometimes, the people who change your life walk in when you least expect it. I met Miss Ch. over the counter at a French bakery—just a regular client at first. But one day, she let her guard down… and everything changed. This is a story about motherhood, burnout, healing, and the kind of unexpected friendship that reminds you: your village might be closer than you think.

Cooking with kids is messy, loud, and totally worth it. It's not just about food—it’s about connection, creativity, and a few sneaky life skills along the way. In this post, I’m sharing easy, kid-friendly recipes that turn kitchen chaos into memory-making magic. Think banana bread, mini pizzas, and other fun bites your littles will love to help with (and devour). Aprons on—let’s do this!

Being a working woman means juggling multiple roles: a professional, a mom, a partner, and sometimes even a caregiver or friend. It can...