My tween and teen give me PLENTY to blog about. The arguments. The hissy fits. The temper tantrums. The pouty lips. The rolled eyes. But… …I can barely blog about any of it. You see my girls read my blog.…
Category: Musings on Family
Sportsmom Update: Gatorade Refreshes
Our year is all about sports. In fall it is football and volleyball. In winter it is karate and volleyball. In spring it is lacrosse and volleyball. And in summer it is swimming with a little volleyball. With swim season…
Hard Posts to Write
I have writer’s block from time to time. I’m not a trained writer. Whatever that is. I was an English major. I copyedited and product managed for a publisher for years, so I know good writing when I see it.…
I Know What I Did This Summer or #Backtoschool Needs to Get Here Quick!
Another lengthy comment that I am turning in to a blog post!! You would think that since my children are 14, 11, and 7 that this summer would have been a breeze. Nope. It was an utter nightmare. Thank goodness…
Taking in a Show at the Kennedy Center #MaryPoppins
As a D.C. resident for the last 20 years, I have done it all…well almost all. As an Oyster Locals Blog Travel Writer, I write about what I love about D.C. My latest post is the Kennedy Center. If you…
Wallables — Super Cute Wall Decorations
Before our oldest was born, my husband and I spent many hours looking at nursery furnishings. We had moved in to our new home 1.5 years before our daughter was born. We knew we would use one of the spare…
Creating a Room for Your Baby to Grow in: @Bonavita’s Liberty Collection
As young parents-to-be, my husband and I talked about the delivery, the first few days at home, breastfeeding, and everything else that young parents think about when contemplating the birth of their first child. We agreed on some issues and…
#Yoursphere Mom in the #BlogHer House
#Yoursphere Mom in the house!! I have worked with a social networking site for kids and tweens for the last year or so as a SpokesMom. Yoursphere is a social networking site for kids by kids. No adults allowed. Oh…
Breyer’s…Mmmm Good and a #Giveaway
I can’t hide ice cream from the children. Their little noses sniff out the ice cream. I could hang out near the garage fridge nibbling on ice cream, but sooner or later a kid pops his/her head out to ask…
Nick Saves the Hotel Stay #nickyourstay
Staying in a hotel is highlight for my teen. Sometimes I think that she is more interested in the hotel than in the place we are visiting. She loves it all…the hotel beds, the soaps and shampoos, the large TV near…
