To cuddle, they say, is to hold someone close. To hug and to snuggle those you love most. There are two in particular who I love to… Read more “Couch Cuddles”
Author: jilchrest
I'm 29 years old, living in West Hartford, CT with my 2 year old son and husband of 4 years. I am a policy analyst currently working on early care and education issues for the Connecticut Association for Human Services. I am a graduate of UCONN and have been a member of the Young Women's Leadership Program, a Project of the CT Permanent Commission on the Status of Women for five years. I volunteer for a variety of non-profits, including Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Park Street Playhouse. I am passionate about improving conditions for women and children, civic engagement and my family and friends.
Coach
About a year and a half ago, I had some down time at work and found myself in conversation with a colleague about our sons, roughly around… Read more “Coach”
So Over the Relics of “Back-to-School” Past
It’s that time of year again…summer’s coming to a close and the start of a new school year is right around the corner. It’s exciting and with… Read more “So Over the Relics of “Back-to-School” Past”
Feminist Mom Frustrated: I Actually Don’t Want You to Yell at Me From Your Car
I’ve written about street harassment and sexual harassment before for this site. I hate it and I think it is indicative of a culture fraught with sexism… Read more “Feminist Mom Frustrated: I Actually Don’t Want You to Yell at Me From Your Car”
Rocks and Seashells
This past weekend our family went to “the Cape” for the first time. Full disclosure, both my husband and I have run through Cape Cod during a… Read more “Rocks and Seashells”
Underwear in Public: Not a Nightmare, Just Summer.
It’s that time again…time for bathing suits! Last weekend, during our family’s first trip to the town pool for the season my husband turned to me to… Read more “Underwear in Public: Not a Nightmare, Just Summer.”
Caught Up in Me
About a month ago, the job I loved was taken away. In case you haven’t heard, the state budget isn’t looking so hot and in an effort… Read more “Caught Up in Me”
Camp Form Hell
I absolutely hate filling out forms for my children, especially when they’re redundant. And, as any parent who has put their child into camp, or has registered… Read more “Camp Form Hell”
Sometimes, You Just Need to Stop and Climb a Tree
Life can be pretty busy sometimes. Work has been unbelievably hectic for both my husband and me lately, and the weekends don’t let up. Between baseball and… Read more “Sometimes, You Just Need to Stop and Climb a Tree”
In an instant…
It has been three years since the Boston Marathon bombings. Time certainly does seem to go by in an instant, but there are certain memories that never… Read more “In an instant…”
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