Category Archives: Conversations
Mother’s Beauty – Happy Mother’s Day To All the Uncommons Moms
If I could have one wish, it would be to sit across from my mother over one of her delicious glasses of ice tea and talk to her about her “balancing work and life.” But instead, I find myself traveling … Continue reading
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Anniversary for uncommonmoms – Hoorah!
I believe mom bloggers do make a difference. There is no better way for moms/parents to share information than through mommie blogging. Thus started my journey one year ago in May 2010. I may not be the biggest mommie blogger … Continue reading
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Mom Interview with Aline Feledy, supermom and Montessori teacher
How long have you been teaching? The first time I stepped into a Montessori classroom was as an assistant just after college in 1996. I needed a part time job while I started my graduate degree. However, after about a … Continue reading
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Yeah for the Royal Wedding
As one media person put it, “bloody great time for a royal wedding” especially when the world is turned upside down from the financial crisis, floods, earthquakes, war etc… In case you haven’t heard, a couple of young folks are … Continue reading
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Happy First Birthday Liam
Halloween weekend is here! At our family’s home, this weekend was no small matter – it is our son Liam’s first birthday, his first Halloween (well, if you don’t include Sibley Hospital delivery room) his Christening all round into one … Continue reading
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Lil Omm owner, Pleasance Lowengard
Pleasance and I met in Stroller Strides class, a workout class for moms and their children. Our daughters are 3 months apart in age. I was so thrilled when I heard Pleasance was behind the ever so growing lil omm, … Continue reading
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Rock’n moms party
Katherine and I thought it would be fun to get some moms together for a well deserved indulgence. So we had our very first “Bubbles and Sweets” cocktail party. I have to admit, since I am the skeptical one, the party … Continue reading
Yummy mud pie
This story is dedicated to my friend Jennifer who threw her 5 year old son a truly unique and fabulous party at Rock Creek Park Nature Center last Saturday. She is a working mom like us and has 3 young … Continue reading
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Whole Foods next to Bloomingdales in Friendship Heights
Fellow moms — if you missed the grand opening last month of the Chevy Chase Center new Whole Foods, no worries! You can make a day of shopping, eating, groceries, coffee and maybe even throw in make over at the … Continue reading
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Check out this great website
Our friend Karen Leonard photographs beautiful families in the DC metro area. She’s joined our group of working mom’s. Check out her site – If you are looking for a great photographer for capturing great pics of your loved ones, … Continue reading
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