Sarah Kaechele
What I’ve Learned About Daycare as A New Parent
I had no idea how difficult deciding on childcare for my child would be. Staying at home, family helping out, nannies, daycare…there are so many pros and cons to each it can be hard...
Why You Should Try Renting Your Wardrobe
About five years ago, I decided I was going to start buying “investment pieces” for my wardrobe. So instead of getting jeans from Target that wouldn’t look right after a few washes, I bought...
Why Do We Compare Our Kids When It’s a Royal Pain?
When it was announced that Meghan Markle was pregnant with her first child, I panicked: I was also pregnant and my husband and I had quietly chosen a name fairly popular with the royals....
4 Tips for Visiting the Dublin Market at Bridge Park
Visiting the Dublin Farmer’s Market has become a Saturday staple for our family. Last summer, it was something we felt safe doing amid the pandemic and it became a highlight for our weekends. This...
The Design of Your House: Are Virtual Interior Decorators Worth It?
When I was growing up my parents owned an interior design store. I remember in high school sitting in the backroom, mystified by the endless books of fabric swatches and design boards and samples....
Do I Miss The Office or Just Miss Starbucks?: Reflections on Being a Temporary...
If you would have told me at the beginning of 2020 that I’d spend the majority of the year in a work from home setting out of a guest bedroom that doubles as my...
8 Woman-Owned Businesses to Support this Small Business Saturday
I love Small Business Saturday. Don’t get me wrong - I’m a Black Friday pro and even better at Cyber Monday, but I love knowing that on Small Business Saturday I’m able to stock...
Is it Normal to Hate Decorating for the Holidays?
I’m a Christmas person. Every year I cry at Love Actually, spend forever finding the perfect gifts, and find each and every reason we can to go and visit Santa. But in one regard,...
When Are You Supposed to Move to the Suburbs?
Four years ago, my husband and I decided to sell our townhouse in the Brewery District and move somewhere with a yard. We debated on and on: do we move to the suburbs? Which...
Ten Tips for Your First Morning Back at Work
I had no idea how I would feel after maternity leave. Though I loved bonding with my baby, there was a nagging feeling that as the weeks passed I was ready to get back...