I won't lie, it has been a while. A long, long, looooong while. The last time I bought a new bra was in 2009, and I had been looking for the nursing kind. When my son was born that July, the girls were spectacular! Full, yet somehow still perky, and actually keeping another human being alive. ... » Learn More about Bra Shopping Post-Babies, Or OHMYGOD What Happened To Me?!
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Dream! Explore! Do!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! --the summer battle cry of kids everywhere Parents, on the other hand, have been known to yell a little something different; namely, IF THESE KIDS TELL ME THEY’RE BORED ONE MORE TIME, I’M SELLING THEM ON EBAY! Okay, so maybe that’s a stretch, but suffice it to say, the ... » Learn More about Dream! Explore! Do!
Breaking up (with milk) is hard to do…
Disclosure: I have received information and materials from JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, Inc., McNeil Nutritionals, LLC Subsidiary the makers of LACTAID®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post and I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write it. Last year when all of my stomach ... » Learn More about Breaking up (with milk) is hard to do…
This one time, I made a meme & more than 20 million people saw it
I've previously written about how my husband enjoys embarking upon irrelevant tasks at the absolute worst times (some of my favorite examples of his nonsense have been published in Jen Mann's humor anthology I Just Want to Be Alone), particularly while I'm in labor with our babies. One of his more ... » Learn More about This one time, I made a meme & more than 20 million people saw it
Idlewild Park & SoakZone Discount for My Readers!
T-minus seven days until we're done with school 'round these parts! My brood cannot wait for lazy days in the pool and back yards full of neighbor pals. Personally, I'm excited to not have every second of the day scheduled with another to-do, but remind me I said that when I'm losing my ever loving ... » Learn More about Idlewild Park & SoakZone Discount for My Readers!
To My Daughter: You’re a Whole Hand!
My VBAC baby. The one who was born with a broken clavicle and never once flinched. You nursed like a champ, snuggled like a pro, and were the happiest baby on the planet...as long as you were in my arms and ONLY my arms! You've known what you wanted from the day you entered this world, and you've ... » Learn More about To My Daughter: You’re a Whole Hand!
When Things Fall Apart: The Abuse of School Board Power
Lots of local pals read my blog. I tell you that not to toot my own horn, but to explain why I can't name names or go into too much detail regarding a situation that absolutely should have had--AND STILL SHOULD HAVE--legal ramifications because of the absolute lunacy and ... » Learn More about When Things Fall Apart: The Abuse of School Board Power
Winner, Winner Evolution Grille Dinner! (and tons of other great stuff)
If your first name is Carly and your last name is Williams you are the official Mega Mother's Day Giveaway WEEEEEEEENER! Congrats, Carly! Check your email for a confirmation message and to respond with your mailing address and an approximate date by which I will be receiving the ... » Learn More about Winner, Winner Evolution Grille Dinner! (and tons of other great stuff)
My Baby is Two!
Insurance company woes forced me to part ways with the doctors that delivered my girls, and in a cruel twist of fate, my last appointment with them coincided with my youngest's birthday. These two monumental to me events joined forces and knocked the wind right outta me, and in all honesty, I'm ... » Learn More about My Baby is Two!
Earn Your Future
When I was in a senior in high school, I took a class called Independent Living. I figured since I was leaving for college in a few short months, it was smart to prepare to manage on my own. Only years later did I realize college isn't quite "independent living" what with the cafeteria or ... » Learn More about Earn Your Future