Happy Wednesday, pals! The Sadder But Wiser Girl, Sarah, was kind enough to offer up a guest post so I can dedicate my day to the Mt. Everest of laundry that has accumulated in every corner of my house. I'll be back tomorrow, but until then, show Sarah some love! Who are these people? They ... » Learn More about It’s Okay, They Know Me Here
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Oversharing: A Relaxing Night in My House…
Janine's Confessions of a Mommyholic is here today Oversharing a cautionary tale: quiet kids means a crazy house. Take it away, Janine! On any given night, you never know what you are going to get in my house of craziness. See with two little girls who are 16 months apart, the comments and ... » Learn More about Oversharing: A Relaxing Night in My House…
Trouble Making Me
Never one to shy away from an argument, I've thrown down the proverbial fisticuffs more than once. It's not that I enjoy confrontation; quite the contrary, actually. I aspire for a world where we appreciate one another's differences and varying perspectives. I long for the day that we can engage in ... » Learn More about Trouble Making Me
Ignore this–it’s a trial run!
Good morning, fabulous email subscribers and/or WordPress Readers...readers?, Kindly disregard this post as I'm testing Bloglovin and not sharing anything of importance with you today. Happy Sunday! ~Steph Follow my blog with Bloglovin ... » Learn More about Ignore this–it’s a trial run!
Because This, Unfortunately, Is Necessary
I love my husband. I really do. Which is why I remind him. I beg him. I plead with him. When that doesn't work, I am not ashamed to say I have resorted to threats. I will leave you. I will not take the kids. Despite my attempts, he continues to do it. Or, rather, not do it. I groggily ... » Learn More about Because This, Unfortunately, Is Necessary
Oversharing: Mommy, What’s That Noise?
I love today's Oversharing because it comes from a good Catholic girl. See? Jesus still loves you even if you Overshare. If you're into it (Jesus or Oversharing), check out the Oversharing page on my blog for info and links to past stories. Could I write Oversharing any more? (Say that in your best ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Mommy, What’s That Noise?
My Thoughts are with Boston
Terror. Heart break. An eight-year-old boy. Blood. Swelling anger. Crippling fear. Why. Hatred. Confusion. Love. Questions. Shaken ... » Learn More about My Thoughts are with Boston
Tips for WAHMs: Maintaining Sanity and Employment
I have been a Work At Home Mom (WAHM)* for almost four years. It was totally my decision to stay home, and I am beyond blessed to have the opportunity, but real talk: it's hard! *Work at Home Dads, this one is for you, too! Once, in response to a Facebook status that my house was a disaster, a ... » Learn More about Tips for WAHMs: Maintaining Sanity and Employment
Saving for a Rainy Day
When I married my husband, I also married his credit card debt. As a single guy and a baseball coach, it was nothing for him to charge each meal of the day, a dozen bats, and gas for the tournaments every week. And then I came into the picture. There was my ring (gorgeous--well done, husband), fancy ... » Learn More about Saving for a Rainy Day
Autographed Scary Mommy Book Giveaway!
I'm no big deal. It's not like The Today Show is calling me; I'm not signing copies of anything that I've written (which would include to-do and grocery lists), BUT earlier this week, I did get an email from Ms. Jill Smokler. You may know her by her street name, Scary Mommy. RIGHT?! A few ... » Learn More about Autographed Scary Mommy Book Giveaway!