I love shopping. LOVE. IT. I do not love shopping with my kids. DO. NOT. Children can't appreciate the beauty of purchasing new shoes; they much prefer to put the beautiful, knee-high, leather (okay, fake leather, #broke) boots on their arms and pretend they're monsters. Nor do these small ... » Learn More about Shopping with Kids: One Mother’s Victory
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Oversharing: The Chicken Cutlets
I'm not a fan of fantasy or sci-fi for the very reason that I suck at suspending my disbelief; I just can't get with fairies or spaceships or what have you. That said, The Hunger Games is my shiz, so you explain that one. The point I'm trying to make is that I find reality provides all WHAT THE ... » Learn More about Oversharing: The Chicken Cutlets
If Toddlers Chose Their Own Consequences
The concept of time Cause and effect Putting on one's shoes These are some of the abstract ideas that completely elude toddlers. It can be maddening trying to reason with their pint-size persistence, and despite very clear explanations, they tend to miss the mark like ... » Learn More about If Toddlers Chose Their Own Consequences
Suburban Haiku, A Giveaway, & Love At First Syllable
Those who say so much yet speak so few words have always earned my admiration. These people are like walking, talking Twitter feeds: zeroing in on only the essentials and then leaving you alone with your thoughts to mull over the information in the comfort of your own brain. Take my husband for ... » Learn More about Suburban Haiku, A Giveaway, & Love At First Syllable
Oversharing: Double D Disaster — A Bra Shopping Tale of Woe
My children have basically ruined my breasts. Once perky and full, they are now sad, deflated balloons found shriveled and embarrassed behind the couch a month after the party: they tried to remain afloat, but gravity and grubby hands got the best of them and finally brought them to their demise. ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Double D Disaster — A Bra Shopping Tale of Woe
Giveaway: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Built To Amaze!
I'm making plans for you and your family. Ready? On November 5th or 6th--you pick, I'm not that bossy--you'll be heading to the CONSOL Energy Center to witness the greatest show on earth. That's not hyperbole, either; it's trademarked and stuff. If you've no idea what the ... » Learn More about Giveaway: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Built To Amaze!
Oversharing: From the Mouths of Babes
We all have that one facial feature we'd like to change, or a body qualm that, try as we might, we just can't come to terms with. Some of us, like myself, would like to decrease the amount of junk in her trunk. Others would rather--ahem--augment. Today's Oversharer is no different; Amanda dreams of ... » Learn More about Oversharing: From the Mouths of Babes
My New Mantra
“I participated in Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Baby Mantra. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.” In 2009, I gave birth to the child with the most sensitive skin EVAH. He had beautiful, ... » Learn More about My New Mantra
Oversharing: You May Remember Me From Walmart
When I started blogging, I stumbled upon a little corner of the interwebs called Bad Parenting Moments. From the name, I thought I was in for a dose of Pinterest fail-y stuffs and a fellow mom's admission that imperfection is the thread which holds her days together, too. Power in numbers, people. ... » Learn More about Oversharing: You May Remember Me From Walmart
Oversharing: Parisian Laser Hair Removal
We're baaaaaack! I know you've been all, "Where has that hilarious weekly Oversharing series been?" and you haven't been able to sleep for lack of entertaining tales o' lady bits, explosive bathroom mishaps, and foul words spewing out at the most inopportune times. Well, have no fear, loyal ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Parisian Laser Hair Removal