Happy Friday, pals! If you're joining us for the first time, WELCOME! I'm Crazy and Exhausted, also known as Stephanie, and I'm coming to ya live from Pittsburgh, PA, also known as We Are Winning the Stanley Cupburgh. If you care to learn more about boring ol' me, my Hiya Page has the goods. I also ... » Learn More about Get To Mixing
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Here’s to the Good Students
Something about yesterday's post didn't feel right. I mean, I enjoyed writing it and giggled when I re-read it (don't act like you don't laugh at your own jokes. Liar.), but then I read some of the comments and got...sad. It's totally my fault. This time of the year is a little overwhelming, and ... » Learn More about Here’s to the Good Students
The ABCs of Succeeding in High School: A Student’s Guide to Getting What You Want from Your Teacher
Hello, high school students, and welcome to class! My goal is to help you succeed in our course and, ultimately, in life. I have dedicated myself to your progress as a student and as a person, but despite my 100% commitment, you will need to meet me at least halfway. I understand that some of you ... » Learn More about The ABCs of Succeeding in High School: A Student’s Guide to Getting What You Want from Your Teacher
Red Circle Days
It has been months. Maybe even a year. But I'll never forget being moved to tears over a blog post, and leaving a comment begging the author to write a book because her words were so beautiful, so poignant. I wanted more. Is it any surprise that the author bought a sponsor ad here on ... » Learn More about Red Circle Days
Letter from a Friend
There it was, sitting atop the stack of mail my husband had piled on the kitchen table. The familiar comfort with which I recalled her didn't ease the tension that had settled in my jaw and shoulders the second I saw it: the letter from a friend I hadn't talked to in a long time. The shame of not ... » Learn More about Letter from a Friend
Oversharing: Put Your Knees Back By Your Ears
Today's Oversharing is from Pursuit of Normal's Vicky. She's waxing (tee hee) philosophical on a topic Kim discussed earlier this month; these crazy ladies are willing to put their hoohas on the line, er, table for the sake of swimsuit season and blog fodder, and for that, I commend ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Put Your Knees Back By Your Ears
What I Learned at Bloggy Bootcamp
I like rearranging and reorganizing rooms and even drawers in my home. I'll try different hair colors at each appointment with my stylist (I should be bald by 50), and my face is always in a book (or Google) trying to learn something new. If I had the chance to pick up and move tomorrow, I probably ... » Learn More about What I Learned at Bloggy Bootcamp
Terrorized by Neon
Happy Friday, pals! I'm out of the office today, so one of my favorite bloggers (and people) offered to cover for me. She's here all weekend answering phones and making you laugh; it's the lovely Meredith from The Mom of the Year! She's also in the hilarstical (new word, Merriam-Webster?) momthology ... » Learn More about Terrorized by Neon
I Got People. And Free Stuff.
Remember how I was super annoying begging for votes so I would win the Scary Mommy contest? Well, it paid off because, friends, WE WON! Jill Smokler is officially coming to the Steel City (Pittsburgh, duh) on Saturday, June 29th. She's holding a public meet and greet/book signing at The Sheraton in ... » Learn More about I Got People. And Free Stuff.
Because Grace.
Being tied down and sawed in half like a magician's assistant made holding my newborn impossible. The nurse hoisted him up to my face and our noses touched ever so slightly. Our first kiss, an Eskimo kiss. Weeks, months went by and I never thought about that "kiss," never replicated it. One ... » Learn More about Because Grace.