Whoa! It has been a while since I last posted. Did you know babies grow up and participate in stuff and want to play sports and whatever? A little heads up would've been nice because, suuuuuper time consuming. But anyway, here I am. Perfect timing, too, because I'm teaming up the Pittsburgh Cultural ... » Learn More about Dragons Love Tacos
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“What’s this Valentine’s Day thing for?”
My kids are young, at ages 8, 6, and 3. Excuse me, ages 8 AND A HALF, 6 I'LL BE 7 IN MAY, and 3 MY BIRFDAY IS SO SOON! The idea of Valentine's Day is lost on them. It's too much pink if you ask my son, and too much sugar if you ask me. There is nothing connected to the day except for parties ... » Learn More about “What’s this Valentine’s Day thing for?”
Digital Promise’s Micro-Credentials, AKA: Earn PD Credits Here!
Learning is a life-long process, and as it turns out, so is teaching. Today's educators are constantly shadow boxing the ever-changing world of standardized testing, technology, and best practices. As our students' needs change, so, too, does our role in the classroom. I just had a conversation ... » Learn More about Digital Promise’s Micro-Credentials, AKA: Earn PD Credits Here!
Destroying Childhood Innocence, One Elf at a Time…
My 6-year-old is a sweet kid. She's very people-y and can read your mood with a single glance at your face. She's kind and snugly and wants nothing more than for everyone to get along. She's also a major space cadet who wears her heart on her sleeve then wipes her chocolate milk mustache on it. My ... » Learn More about Destroying Childhood Innocence, One Elf at a Time…
Stoopid Tooth Fairy
Last week, my 8-year-old son lost another tooth. My husband, affectionately and appropriately referred to as #HusbandWTF on social media, put the kid to bed that night with nary a reminder of said lost tooth. I didn't add it to my to-do list either, therefore IT DID NOT EXIST, and naturally I forgot ... » Learn More about Stoopid Tooth Fairy
Holiday Lights at Kennywood
Go ahead, flip your calendar to my favorite month of the year! TOMORROW IS DECEMBER! My family wants to start our annual Christmas Countdown by giving you a gift. If you're a local pal, you're familiar with Kennywood, our community's beloved amusement park since 1899. This time of the year, the park ... » Learn More about Holiday Lights at Kennywood
“Mummy, yet’s doNATE dis!”
Every parent worries they could potentially raise an a-hole. It's true--ask any of us. Our fear of adding to the already overflowing pool of a-holes is palpable. It's up there with the fear that our children divulge embarrassing secrets to their teachers then we have to look those teachers in the ... » Learn More about “Mummy, yet’s doNATE dis!”
Christmas Countdown
It's early but I don't care: let's talk about Christmas!! Each December, #HusbandWTF and I celebrate each day leading up to the 25th with a fun Christmas Countdown for the kids. Some days we go big: visiting new places, experiencing new things. Other days are simple and we opt for popcorn on the ... » Learn More about Christmas Countdown
Take the F*cking Folder!
One of my favorite stories about a matriarch in our family is about trash. Her children shared garbage duty in their house: gather it, bag it, put it out. Not an awful lot to ask of able-bodied teens, but as parents know, our children tend to have selective hearing. For instance, "I baked ... » Learn More about Take the F*cking Folder!
This is No New Socks
You know how retailers always shove back-to-school season down our throats in, like, July? I'm about to do the same with Christmas. OMG, you guys! We're thisclose to my very favorite season of the year! WEEEEEEE!! It's almost INeedGiftIdeasmas. It's a real holiday. Look it up. I'll wait. Every ... » Learn More about This is No New Socks