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About Reena

I'm a stay-at-home/sometimes working mom who has lots of opinions on Entertainment, Books, Parenting and Life in general! My thoughts stem from my experiences as a former career professional, mom, wife, and as a wacky, wonderful, woman! Friends have told me for years to share my thoughts publicly about the latest movies and TV shows so I finally am but I have lots of other thoughts to share so now I ramble here...

How many kids are enough?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Reena

Lately I’ve been feeling very “baby happy” since a couple of people close to me have had babies. Maybe it is also because my kids are now in Elementary school and seeing these newborns reminds me of another time, a … Continue reading →

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First child frustrations

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Reena

I remember having to deal with a greater level of responsibilities since I was the first child and now I see history repeating itself. I see myself naturally having higher expectations of my older child. I try to be fair … Continue reading →

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Cyber-bullying…scary!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Reena

There is so much talk of cyber-bullying lately.  This is something we never had to deal with as children and now have a hard time protecting our own children from this.  Luckily for now, my kids are in lower elementary … Continue reading →

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So I finally convinced my husband to watch The Godfather I & II, two of my favorite movies.  He fought me for ages feeling it was not a big deal not to have watched them.  I think he felt it … Continue reading →

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Reena | Leave a comment

Play dates for Moms…

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Reena

Whenever I chat with a new mom, my advice is always to go out with the baby and meet other moms.  This is something that kept me sane and made full-time motherhood very enjoyable for me.  I met some other … Continue reading →

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Tech skills killing social skills??

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Reena

‘Kids of today are great at iPod, iPad, iPhone but not at EYE contact”, a friend recently said to me.  This really hit home because I started to notice a lot of our kids nowadays are so much more adept … Continue reading →

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We are the Sandwich Generation!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Reena

  Lately I’ve had a lot on my mind regarding my family.  We’ve been sandwiched between the concern for our parents and the duties to our children and the stress of this economy only makes it worse.  Luckily both my … Continue reading →

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Teaching our kids community service…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Reena

Many of our kids are growing up quite comfortable financially and they often have little exposure to others that are not.  They have a very narrow and privileged view of the world.  They are definitely lucky and I wouldn’t want … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Reena

Many people complain that this is a fake, Hallmark created holiday.  Well whatever started it, I don’t think it is so bad.  Like every other holiday, it is a reason to take a moment to appreciate something in life.  In … Continue reading →

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Kids Are Making Mommy Adventurous!!!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Reena

Being a cautious person by nature and one with little athletic ability, I wasn’t very adventurous growing up.  I think that may be changing though, because of my kids.  I think I am feeling the need to face some fears … Continue reading →

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