Things I write about on this blog

Daily life. I write about the daily grind of two working parents (me and my partner). Sometimes it’s great, sometimes it sucks.

Parenting. The joys and the burdens of parenting, solo parenting, parenting while working full time, kindergarten and second grade. Kids’ after school activities.

New Jersey. We are in central NJ so it inevitably shows up in my posts.

Travel. When I travel with kids, I write about it. It can be great and it can be ugly. Usually it’s both!

Physical and emotional states of mid life. Perimenopause, moods, and whatever comes with that.

Reflecting on my Soviet childhood and family that still lives in Russia. I want to dig deeper into that part of my life but my self-preservation instinct is too strong. Maybe someday I’ll write in more detail.

On the cover: the kids used chalk to draw flags from a variety of countries .

This month I am participating in #NaBloPoMo2025. A running list of participants can be found on San’s NaBloPoMo p a ge as well as more information about this lovely initiative on this NaBloPoMo p a ge.

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Daria

Mother, teacher, partner, friend. I love coffee, books, and travel with and without kids. I dislike exercise. Nothing glamorous here but do have moments of insight.

11 responses to “Things I write about on this blog”

J

November 9, 2025

I love your travel posts with your kids. I would love to read more about your childhood in the Soviet Union, but of course you should only write about things that are comfortable for you.

Let’s see if this comment posts twice. It’s doing that to me sometimes with wordpress blogs. Why? NO IDEA.

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karenmeg

November 9, 2025

So much to write about, the busiest of times for you! I get very nostalgic when I read your blog, for when my kids were that age- so much blog fodder and great way to capture memories. Glad I found you on NaBloPoMo!

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Yukun Wu

November 9, 2025

Yes, I actually would like to know the topics you write about in this blog, Daria.

I know that it definitely takes me more than 1 day to use chalks to draw the flags of each and every country.

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Tina

November 9, 2025

I think you maintain a very diverse blog and I love reading about your travels, especially solo with young children. What amazing memories you are creating.

I think your kids did a great job with the flags, very nice detail in some of those.

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Ernie @ nosmallfeetblog.com

November 10, 2025

These are all relatable topics that are right up my alley. Aside from a childhood in the Soviet Union – that I’m interested to learn more about, if you ever opt to share. I cannot imagine what that was like. Love the flags out of chalk. Very ambitious.

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jennystancampiano

November 10, 2025

I’ll chime in that I’m interested in your childhood experiences. I have a client who grew up in the Soviet Union, and sometimes she’ll talk about her life there. It’s really interesting!

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Sam

November 10, 2025

I love reading about your daily life and adventures with kids! I’m glad I found your blog this month with NaBloPoMo.

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Martha

November 10, 2025

I’ve been enjoying all of your posts and glad to have been able to meet you though NaBloPoMo this year. Martha https://seasidesimplicity.blogspot.com/

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Sarah

November 10, 2025

I love your travel posts ad your daily life posts, too– you are such a great mom!

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San

November 10, 2025

I always enjoy your posts, Daria. I love that you’re an old-school blogger who covers a variety of topics. There’s always something relatable!

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Michelle G.

November 11, 2025

I enjoy your blog, Daria! Your take on life is original and interesting to read about. I love that you post “real” pictures and talk about the not-so-perfect things in life. I also enjoy your travel posts.

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