elI love to say today's Oversharer's name aloud: Bongiorno! Bongiorno! BONGIORNO! And then eat a pound of pasta. My carb addiction is clearly my problem, but as you will soon learn, I am not alone in my affinity for good eats. Creator and writer of the wildly popular blog, Let Me Start By Saying, ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Muffin Tops Have Nuthin’ on My Bagel Belly
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People Do Nice Things for Pregnant Ladies
Ever since my husband got my eggo preggo, peeps have been mad kind, yo. My brother took me out to dinner and didn't even make fun of me when I ate all of the bread that was "for the table." He then surprised me with my go-to-craving, raisin-filled cookies. THEN he treated me and the rest of my fam ... » Learn More about People Do Nice Things for Pregnant Ladies
Oversharing: When Bodies Attack
Remember the time my pal Dani from Cloudy, With a Chance of Wine misplaced her tampon? Well, Allison, today's Oversharer, hasn't technically lost hers; it's just not where she left it. Thank you, childbirth, for today's story. I teach group fitness, which means that I am in front of a lot of ... » Learn More about Oversharing: When Bodies Attack
“My Mom is on the BRAT Diet!”
When Dani Ryan of Cloudy, With a Chance of Wine unveiled her new series, "Priceless Mom Moments," and asked me to submit a story, I knew exactly what I was going to write. Mostly because it had just happened and I didn't have the gift of elapsed time to feign forgetfulness. "Who? Me? That wasn't ... » Learn More about “My Mom is on the BRAT Diet!”
Oversharing: The Rewards of Being Yourself
When today's Oversharer, Mary of Contrary Mom, submitted her story, I read it and felt a little squirmy-in-my-seat anxious. Did she really just write that?! While I giggled here and there, Mary's tale is not the stuff of typical Overshares; it didn't make me roar with laughter or have me doing ... » Learn More about Oversharing: The Rewards of Being Yourself
We Have An Announcement
The husband and I recently celebrated seven years of wedding bliss. We went out to a dinner that didn't require miniature silverware, wet wipes, bibs, or the bag o' tricks, otherwise known as Don't Embarrass Us; Your Food is Almost Here. If I recall, I actually dried and styled my hair instead of ... » Learn More about We Have An Announcement
10 Reasons We Will or Will Not Be Having Another Baby
How do I love Amy? Let me count the ways. Her humor, her willingness to drop an F-bomb when a situation warrants an F-bomb, and the fact that she is kind enough to bring my Week o' Guest Bloggers to a close all top my list of love. And I really like her eyes. Today, I shall share her with you ... » Learn More about 10 Reasons We Will or Will Not Be Having Another Baby
Luxury for Less
Are you aware of my love for In the Powder Room? Do you know me AT ALL?! Well, you may recognize this gal as one of their newest contributors. Jenn Rose of Something Clever 2.0 was kind enough to donate her sarcastic wit as to keep you entertained while I drink my breakfast on the beach. You should ... » Learn More about Luxury for Less
Oversharing: The Birthday Party From Hell
Happy Monday, pals! I'm out of the office this week doing grown-up things like building sandcastles and ignoring calories, but I've left you in good hands. I've got three fantabulous ladies lined up to entertain you in my absence, and we're kicking off the week with one of my faves. Do you know ... » Learn More about Oversharing: The Birthday Party From Hell
Laying the Right Foundation: Early Childhood Education
I have received compensation for this content as part of an Early Childhood Education promotion for Pittsburgh Public Schools. As I am an educator and the mother of two, I wholeheartedly support and advocate a strong early childhood education program. For more posts and info about Pittsburgh ... » Learn More about Laying the Right Foundation: Early Childhood Education