Recently I bought a new 7″ tablet because our two year old was getting a little too touchy-feely with Dad’s iPad. I loaded all of his favorite app games and couldn’t wait to sit down and help him play. It went fine at first. Oh, we had a blast. Matching Socks (great game for toddlers, btw),...
Why I Won’t Let My Kids Curse
My eldest son, Big Man, is turning 15 this month. He’s 6’1″, has chop sideburns down to his chin and thinks he’s 25. Part of his ‘age complex’ is the...
Mommy Wars Stop Here. Your Children. Your Rules.
Everyone is blaming TIME for stirring the Mommy Wars pot, but the truth is — it was already boiling over. Of course you’ve seen all the ruckus about TIME magazine’s...
Menopause Monster
“What do you mean…menopause?! I’m only 36.” That was my reaction when my mother said that the myriad of symptoms I’ve been having over the past year sound identical to...
Starbucks Secret Recipes
As if Starbucks didn’t have enough on their menu for the discerning pallet – a secret menu has surfaced. Think of it as the VIP selection. via...
{Wordless Wednesday} The Apple Sneak
Apparently Little Man decided he wanted an apple….and then changed his mind....
Inspirational Quotes About Wishes and Wishing
Yesterday was warm and bright and breezy. Yesterday was beautiful. I took some time to walk outside and just inhale the clean, summer air. I took note of all the...





