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Why I Am Embracing These Challenging Times

2016-11-02
By: Erin Konheim Mandras
On: November 2, 2016
In: Blog

I did it again. For the third time. And as much as it is what I dreamed of and wanted, I have to be honest… kids have a way of disrupting any rhythm or routine. So, for me, the fact that I have done this now three times is amazing.  Today I saw a young, glowing, and beautiful pregnant girl. You have to understand…my idea of young has evolved. Since having kids, I feel I have aged drastically. So a first time pregnant woman looks stunning compared to how I feel and how I feel I look. As I admired her and her adorable maternityRead More →

What I Struggle To Embrace During Pregnancy…

2016-09-15
By: Erin Konheim Mandras
On: September 15, 2016
In: Blog

As I lie here at 34 weeks pregnant, I have several mixed emotions. Each day this far along into pregnancy, I think to myself how much I am ready to be done feeling this uncomfortable, and how anxious I am to meet this little person that has grown inside of me over the last several months. I wish time away. I can feel my irritability, impatience, and tension building up, and am about to burst. I have always struggled to wait for things. I struggle to cherish the current situation. And, mostly, I struggle to cope with something so out of my control. Pregnancy isRead More →

Even Heroes Have Imperfections

2016-03-07
By: Erin Konheim Mandras
On: March 7, 2016
In: Blog

We all have a hero. Someone we look up to, place on a pedestal, and see as invincible. Heroes depict true success; lacking imperfections, and attaining triumph and prosperity. We may have an array of role models.  Heroes usually transpire based on our personal interests. Specifically, a young soccer player may idolize Mia Hamm; a little singer may worship Mariah Carey; while, an emerging actor may see Julianne Moore as the end all be all. But, these heroes all represent the intangible star, one of who we see on televisions, magazine covers, or on the Internet. Other heroes we inherently admire, appreciate, and respect areRead More →

Kids and Food Allergies

I Love Being a Stay-At-Home Mom, But I Hate This Question

2016-01-17
By: Erin Konheim Mandras
On: January 17, 2016
In: Blog

Originally published at Kveller.com At the time my first son was born, I was confronted with the most challenging decision of my entire life: continuing to pursue my career, or becoming a stay-at-home mom. It suddenly seemed like for my entire life, I was on autopilot. I went from preschool, to elementary school, to middle school, to high school, to college, and then onto my first job. I had an identity in each of these phases. In middle school, I was a soccer player, on the track and field team, and an honor student. In high school, I was recognized as a star athlete, honorRead More →

Fine Dining with my Toddler on Vacation

Fine Dining with my Toddler on Vacation

2015-12-30
By: Erin Konheim Mandras
On: December 30, 2015
In: Blog

I have been very fortunate to have been taken on a family vacation every winter over Christmas break. Whether we have gone on a cruise, traveled to a destination, or visited an exotic island, my family has experienced the perfect beaches, unbelievable views, historic landmarks, and, of course, exceptional food.  I was raised in a typical, Jewish household. Food was the focus of our lives; menus were planned weeks in advance, reservations were made months prior, and we discussed what and where we would be eating our next meals before the day even started. Normal? For us, it has been. We were accustomed to sitting aroundRead More →

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