Maybe two years ago, I emailed this lady named Ann Imig about her "little" show, Listen To Your Mother. At the time, I wasn't all too familiar with the ins and outs of the performances; all I knew is that I wanted to be a part of them. In some capacity, I wanted to be Listen To Your Mother. Ann was ... » Learn More about Listen To This Mother
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Health Insurance for Dummies
When I wore a younger gal's clothes, there were many things in life I couldn't wrap my head around: basic math, how Kathy Griffin is famous, or why bad things happen to good people. Namely, why Anderson Cooper has been forced to host a New Year's Eve show with Kathy Griffin. As I've gotten older ... » Learn More about Health Insurance for Dummies
Six Degrees of Saving a Future Marriage
When I married my wonderful husband, I also said "I do" to his debt. As a high school teacher and baseball coach, the majority of Zach's spending was in support of his students and players: pizza parties on test days, new bats, tournament entry fees. I scored a fantastic man, but he came with some ... » Learn More about Six Degrees of Saving a Future Marriage
Suzy Weiss, Spoiled High School Brat, & Her First-World Problems
If you're not familiar with Suzy's story, you can read about her spoiled rich kid troubles HERE. In a nutshell, little Suzy is upset that, despite being of the Caucasian Persuasion, she did not have first dibs on her college of choice; she muses that lesbians and international students are ... » Learn More about Suzy Weiss, Spoiled High School Brat, & Her First-World Problems
Western PA Pride & A Giveaway
In April of 2014, I gave birth to my third child, an almost 10-pound baby girl. In August of 2014, the family and I went to the beach and I ate all the things. Also, alcohol. In September of 2014, I sat myself down and had a talk. Self, you're large and out of shape. Yes, you ... » Learn More about Western PA Pride & A Giveaway
Oversharing: The come hither slither, chin hairs and other slices of midlife
There are a few reasons I'm looking forward to becoming a woman of a certain age. Mostly, stuff is cheaper. But also, I know so many ladies who are crazy confident in their skin--think any role played by Diane Keaton--and I'm kinda excited to get to that place. Jill, today's Oversharer, makes me ... » Learn More about Oversharing: The come hither slither, chin hairs and other slices of midlife
Just the Facts, Ma’am
“I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Influence Central for Sprint. I received a sample device to facilitate this review.” Over the past year, I've had the exciting pleasure to review various phones and products courtesy of the Sprint Ambassador Program, ... » Learn More about Just the Facts, Ma’am
Organizing My Mornings: The First :59
I wake up, the 3 and 5 year-olds wake up. Someone yells out breakfast requests like I'm a short-order cook, the dogs have to go out. Breakfast served, the baby's babbling upstairs in her crib, I've yet to brush my teeth. I throw a load of darks in (invariably forgetting them in the washer until ... » Learn More about Organizing My Mornings: The First :59
Be A Bitch: A Wish For My Daughters
After what can only be described as a blissfully zen pregnancy, one that I naively believed would beget an equally blissful delivery, my first baby was born via a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad. emergency c-section. As I was wheeled into the operating room, tied down like a mental patient ... » Learn More about Be A Bitch: A Wish For My Daughters
#myChargeCheer Giveaway!
The setting: Santa's Village at the mall The characters: toddlers The conflict: the longest line ever assembled to sit on Santa's lap You're sweating, right? I would be, too. Asking my adorable yet impatient 3-year-old to wait for ANYTHING is like asking the Kardashians to make good ... » Learn More about #myChargeCheer Giveaway!