As a follow-up to last week’s Weekly Wings, where I came clean about wanting the gift of “time” for Mother’s Day, I have something further to admit. The gift of time, I realize, is a gift that we must give to ourselves… when the time is right. What I thought I wanted on Mother’s Day, to spend some much-needed time alone at the gym, was trumped by my daughter’s sweet request to bike alongside me while I ran, so that we could have some “girl time.” Venturing off to exercise solo no longer…

What I want for Mother’s Day doesn’t come in a pretty blue box. You can’t bottle it, touch it or determine its worth in cents or dollars. 

The week before last was Spring Break around here, which meant that my two kids were off from school while my husband remained at work. (You catch my drift?) The night before my…

Did you know that you are able to upload local events and happenings for all to see, and attend, on Butterfly for FREE? Consider marking down the following events on your April calendar. To me, April represents spring sports and carpool chaos! But, I hope you too will carve out additional time this month for yourself…

What is the single biggest challenge you face as a working mother? According to Dr. Robi Ludwig, Butterfly mom and nationally known Psychotherapist, one of the biggest obstacles mothers face is not knowing how to take time out for themselves- without feeling guilty.

I listened attentively as …

How ironic that I awoke to the beauty of snow - covered trees this very a.m. as today marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. What is even more odd is that on this very date, thirteen years ago, flakes fell from the sky on my wedding day in New York City. This is “snow joke.”

Dare I mention that bathing suit season is around the corner? This gives us harried moms three short months to…

I became so enthralled with the flexible-work offering from American Gold & Diamond Buyers in last week’s enewletter that I failed to introduce you to Butterfly’s March “Mom Mentor”, Courtney Cachet. We met …

I’d be remised if I didn’t acknowledge the sweeping Oscar win for Best Actress in a Leading Role by mom-to-be, Natalie Portman, for her outstanding performance in the quite twisted, but brilliant, Black Swan. Pre-baby bump, Natalie spent one-year training to acquire such a…

All the single ladies! All the single ladies… put your hands up! Even Ashlee Simpson, who filed for divorce from rocker Pete Wentz last week, put your hands up!  Relationship expert and single mother of two, Siggy Flicker, offers valuable Valentine’s Day…

“Will Smith rejoins Fresh Prince of Bel Air Co-Stars:” 

Karyn Parsons, Tatyana Ali, Alfonso Ribeiro and James Avery 

in an Exclusive Online Charity Auction to Benefit Sweet Blackberry

Honoring Black History Month ~ February 1-28,…

A bit of trivia for you:

Q: Currently, 49 out of the 50 states have snow on the ground. Which state does not?

A: Florida

Q: What do children do in hopes of having a snow day?…

They say when you turn 40 you start to reflect on life and experience a bit of self-discovery.  They also say that 40 years old is a good time to assess current friendships and to rid oneself of any toxic energy. I am not quite sure who “they” are but, I do confess (keep it low), I am turning 40 this February and it appears as if I have some work to do! My wonderful, shorter than me, husband threw a celebratory…

Two years ago we stood proudly in the home of Malaak and Chris Rock and toasted the launch MyWorkButterfly. On that very evening, we were surrounded by…