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Oversharing: The Rewards of Being Yourself

By Stephanie Jankowski 38 Comments

When today's Oversharer, Mary of Contrary Mom, submitted her story, I read it and felt a little squirmy-in-my-seat anxious. Did she really just write that?! While I giggled here and there, Mary's tale is not the stuff of typical Overshares; it didn't make me roar with laughter or have me doing ... » Learn More about Oversharing: The Rewards of Being Yourself

Filed Under: Family Stuff, Motherhood, Oversharing, Parenting

We Have An Announcement

By Stephanie Jankowski 151 Comments

The husband and I recently celebrated seven years of wedding bliss. We went out to a dinner that didn't require miniature silverware, wet wipes, bibs, or the bag o' tricks, otherwise known as Don't Embarrass Us; Your Food is Almost Here. If I recall, I actually dried and styled my hair instead of ... » Learn More about We Have An Announcement

Filed Under: Family Stuff, Motherhood, Parenting

10 Reasons We Will or Will Not Be Having Another Baby

By Stephanie Jankowski 22 Comments

How do I love Amy? Let me count the ways. Her humor, her willingness to drop an F-bomb when a situation warrants an F-bomb, and the fact that she is kind enough to bring my Week o' Guest Bloggers to a close all top my list of love. And I really like her eyes. Today, I shall share her with you ... » Learn More about 10 Reasons We Will or Will Not Be Having Another Baby

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Luxury for Less

By Stephanie Jankowski 14 Comments

Are you aware of my love for In the Powder Room? Do you know me AT ALL?! Well, you may recognize this gal as one of their newest contributors. Jenn Rose of Something Clever 2.0 was kind enough to donate her sarcastic wit as to keep you entertained while I drink my breakfast on the beach. You should ... » Learn More about Luxury for Less

Filed Under: Family Stuff, Funny Stuff, Parenting

Project Optimism: It’s Been Seven Years and I Still Like You

By Stephanie Jankowski 28 Comments

Dear Husband, Under the scorching sun of our honeymoon, we dreamed of spending our fifth wedding anniversary somewhere just as tropical and romantic. How foolish young lovers are. If I recall, we spent our fifth in tears because our infant was the devil's own. Thankfully, she has since mellowed ... » Learn More about Project Optimism: It’s Been Seven Years and I Still Like You

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