In Our Shoes

Work mums: Had I but 3 wishes

Guess what Guardian readers said when asked what policies they would change to better respond to issues affecting working women, had they the superpowers in Parliament? Establishing "family friendly" working practices. Encouraging more practical
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Hello dollface

Am I a bad mommy? It's crossed my mind before. . The question rears its head again as I find myself  amongst the stay at home mommy's who share their daughter's coming out American
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Are you a do gooder?

"It's imperative to put our talents to good use—and not to contribute to more meaningless shit out in the world.” . This just chirped over twitter from the CEO of UK branding agency Wolff
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Take a bow

Back in the day when I was very green inching up in Corporate America, if someone gave me a compliment on my hair, dress or some deliverable I had churned out with my best sweated effort, most
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Free Falling

He said next time he'd bring his gear. I thought "Am I insane?"  Probably, but that never stopped me before. I'm talking plane jumping that is. Seems I've reached a
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Sand in my shoes

There are three things that stop time for me in this life: passing a red door, music from the strings of a solo guitar and wandering pure ocean country. The first two
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

That’s a wrap

 While nothing can beat the surreal experience of slumbering in a British royal castle on camera, I must say being a part of   Meetup.com's movie was just as fabulous. I loved the
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

This is how they’ll do it

British working mums, that is. This just in from the UK's Guardian news this morning: "Free childcare would raise millions...the revenue generated by working mothers would far outstrip the cost of
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Meetup Madness

NH79ZJX5MZE8 I'm not trying to be a film star. I"m the writer, I tell myself with each morning stretch. This week however, another film opportunity has surfaced and now I'm thinkin' there's something spooky going on.  Do S.... Do
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Clotted cream and jam

. "I want something else, to get me through this life." - Third Eye Blind  .     . Manhattan skyscrapers evoke the "sky's the limit" optimism, maybe that's why we Americans come off as so
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

All Aboard

Thanksgiving. I could have slept in late, brewed my longed for espresso while catching the morning news; maybe pruned the rose bushes while my little ones hit the see-saw. That
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

One Man Army

"Walking like a one man army Fighting with the shadows in your head Living out the same old moment Knowing you'd be better off instead" -John Mayer. .  Had I the time this week, I'd
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Back to Reality

Your Shoe Hostess has safely returned to the States back to the hubbub of Wall Street trading. Besides struggling with the time difference she is feeling a bit dazed and confused
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Mommy Time out

Yes you read right. Mommy needed her own time out this week.  I don't scream. I don't yell. I don't hit my kids when they're bad. I'm the mom who crouches low,
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Sky sparkle

July 4th weekend. The year has reached its midmark. I enjoyed colorful fireworks dazzling me with their sparkle, dusting me with their magical brilliance. (Tinkerbell is big in my house).  I can't help but feel that this is
by Marisa Santoro
In Our Shoes

Owning up

I recently met a candid warm Jordanian mom in my neighborhood. Luma loves to share her culture and where she perceives she fits in the American backdrop. Today I invited her over for an
by Marisa Santoro