by Flora Caputo | Jun 28, 2013 | Lifestyle, Motherhood, Uncategorized
Let me just point out, I’m not a fisherwoman, but an avid fisherman’s wife. I know that puts me in a category with many other significant others who patiently endure hours of alone time while our husbands lock themselves up in solitary rooms tying flies, or go on...
by Flora Caputo | May 7, 2013 | Motherhood, Uncategorized
I was asked to participate in a fun blog contest to describe what the best Mother’s Day present would be under $25 by nerdwallet.com (https://www.nerdwallet.com/coupons/contests/). After thinking on it for a while, I realized that the best present for me,...
by Flora Caputo | Mar 18, 2013 | Motherhood, Uncategorized
Years ago, when I was going through all the hoops to get confirmed in the Catholic religion, I remember a distinct moment that made an incredible impact on me. It was during a religious retreat, and unbeknownst to us, our parents were asked to write a letter...
by Flora Caputo | Feb 26, 2013 | Lifestyle, Motherhood, Uncategorized
Girl Scouts is often thought of as an organization known for it’s delectable cookies as well as it’s reward system of badges for young girls as they accomplish various skills. These skills have been historically “domestic”...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 27, 2013 | Motherhood, Uncategorized
My spirited, creative kid as an “Asian Warrior Dragon” last Halloween. Today, I am feeling sad and defeated. I have been mulling the idea of this post around in my head since August, but I didn’t know where to start. But today, I am filled with so...
by Flora Caputo | Dec 31, 2012 | Lifestyle, Motherhood, Uncategorized
That Nothing Comes Easy: This past year was really, really hard. Whether it was work, school or raising my daughter, nothing came easy. I think the economy is taking so long to heal, it’s making everything that much more difficult. The stress of moving...