You’re driving to pick up your kids. Enjoying the last moments of relative quiet before the kids pile in the car. And you hear a beep. Is it the radio? Or is it a police car? Instinctively you reached for…
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You Know You Are a Bad Cook…
I posted this little gem to Facbook a week ago. Sometimes a Facebook status is a dud, and you read it and think “Wow, my life is so boring” and sometimes you post something that makes you chuckle or dare…
5 Parenting Tips from a Not-So-Perfect Parent
I’m not a perfect parent. Let’s just get that out of the way…in case they were any questions. Though I provide parenting tips and anecdotes about my family’s adventures on this blog and the other sites I write for. I’m…
A Trip to Canada for Book Lovers!
I’ve been an avid reader all my life. One of my favorite parts of Christmas morning was tearing open the wrapped gift from my parents. When I got older I would go to the bookstore, choose my own books, which…
The Odd Life of Timothy Green: A Storyline I Hadn’t Expected
I’m back from BlogHer. It was 5 days of fun. Five days of walking until my feet were on fire. Seriousl, my right in step is not on speaking terms with me. There were sessions, parties, and events. And yes…
Time Speeds By
So let’s see. The summer is over half way over. I’m sure this is not the first time and it certainly won’t be the last time I’ll exclaim “Wow, where did the summer go?” Summer, like every other season, flies…
No Child Should Have To Go Hungry…Ever
Hunger. I never think about. Oh, I’ve certainly been hungry before. I could definitely afford to ignore those hunger pains, but have I ever experienced true hunger? No, not even close. There was always food in the fridge during my…
Getting It Done: A Day in the Office
I’m in and out and in again and then out again for a few and then home again. My neighbors must think I run a delivery service or something. My minivan is in a constant state of motion during the…
I’m a Don’t Sweat Mom! #DontSweatMoms
I’m sure you have heard people say don’t sweat the small stuff? Both the book and more likely, the phrase. In fact the full title of the book is Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all small stuff. Because, like…
Tips for Healthy Relationships: Never Forget Anniversaries
When it comes to anniversaries, birthdays, and really any special occasion, my husband is the best. He remembers EVERYTHING. Has never forgotten our wedding anniversary. Even remembers our first date. I’m the opposite. Oh, I always remember our wedding anniversary.…