Terror. Heart break. An eight-year-old boy. Blood. Swelling anger. Crippling fear. Why. Hatred. Confusion. Love. Questions. Shaken ... » Learn More about My Thoughts are with Boston
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Tips for WAHMs: Maintaining Sanity and Employment
I have been a Work At Home Mom (WAHM)* for almost four years. It was totally my decision to stay home, and I am beyond blessed to have the opportunity, but real talk: it's hard! *Work at Home Dads, this one is for you, too! Once, in response to a Facebook status that my house was a disaster, a ... » Learn More about Tips for WAHMs: Maintaining Sanity and Employment
Saving for a Rainy Day
When I married my husband, I also married his credit card debt. As a single guy and a baseball coach, it was nothing for him to charge each meal of the day, a dozen bats, and gas for the tournaments every week. And then I came into the picture. There was my ring (gorgeous--well done, husband), fancy ... » Learn More about Saving for a Rainy Day
Autographed Scary Mommy Book Giveaway!
I'm no big deal. It's not like The Today Show is calling me; I'm not signing copies of anything that I've written (which would include to-do and grocery lists), BUT earlier this week, I did get an email from Ms. Jill Smokler. You may know her by her street name, Scary Mommy. RIGHT?! A few ... » Learn More about Autographed Scary Mommy Book Giveaway!
Why God Gave Me a Girl
Envisioning my future family, I always saw myself as a mom of boys. I love me some shoes, but I have never been a girly-girl, and I worried that I wouldn't know what to do with one of my own. Of course I had been told that boys are easier; boys love their Mamas; boys aren't expensive; boys, boys, ... » Learn More about Why God Gave Me a Girl