Katrina Fraga-Torres
Katrina is a mom of 2 and aunt to 3! A few years ago she left her teaching career to raise her kids and nephews full time. Since then she has become a Talent Acquisition Manager. Working from home with kids is always an adventure! Katrina uses writing as an outlet to reach other moms. She has her own blog and podcast @momof2withoutaclue
Grandparents Day: Celebrating & Learning From Past Generations
A Little Background
Grandparents Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year it lands on September 8, 2024. Although...
Then, The Washing Machine Breaks…
I have always imagined myself in life like a juggler. I imagine all these balls in the air: "KIDS," "JOB," "PARTNER," "HOUSEWORK," "SELF-CARE," "WHATEVER...
Friends: The Importance of Friendships in Motherhood
My sister always laughs and says "I can't keep up with all your friends." It is not that I have a lot of friends,...
Mother’s Day: Celebrating All Versions of Motherhood
Mother's Day was made official in 1914 when Woodrow Wilson signed a measure establishing the 2nd Sunday in May as Mother's Day. This was...
Patience: The Art of Learning to Wait
Patience (noun): the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
It is said that "Patience is a virtue."...
New Year: Creating Family Traditions
The new year can be filled with so many emotions. There is a feeling of excitement for what is to come. There may be...
Grieving the Stages of YOU
One thing I have been working on lately is letting go of old versions of myself. We sometimes have this idea of who we...
Dance: It’s for Boys, Too
When my son was 3, I put him in soccer. He hated it. When he was 6, I tried again. Guess what? He still...
Starting A New Chapter
I have been quiet on here for a couple of months. I remember sitting at my computer, trying to write and meet my deadline,...
Surviving Summer: A Mother’s Guide
Summer is here ladies! We have the thrill of no more school mixed with the anxiety of NO.MORE.SCHOOL! I am here to give you...