Tag: funny
Ode to a Tiny Cactus
I share this poem in memory of all of the plants we have lost after they were forgotten at work when we abandoned our...
My Ten Favorite Poolside Podcasts
A few years ago I shared some of my favorite podcasts by moms. Since then, I've added several to my regular downloads and they...
And Now I Have A Restraining Order, Probably
I joke a lot about kidnapping children.
Obviously (I mean, I HOPE it's obvious), I will never do such a thing! But when I am...
Should I Clean or Not? A Helpful Flowchart
When my husband and I bought our first house many years ago, I looked forward to having visitors. We finally had enough space for...
Birthday Traditions: Fun Ideas to Celebrate Your Child
I am all about traditions. Maybe this stems from my Catholic upbringing, but I love all kinds of traditions with my family. Bagels while...
Period Talk: Stories from Our Community
When it comes to your period, have you ever felt, "Am I the only one who ____?" Or do you have a story about...
25 Dinner Tips from a Mom Who Hates to Cook
I can boast an assortment of talents that I’ve found useful as a mother: getting strange stains out of clothing, cutting sandwiches in the...
It’s a Baby Year: There Are No Rules and The Points...
The year following the birth of a baby must have its own name and its own set of expectations. In my family, it is...
A Tribute to the Mom Purse (And the Strange Things We...
There was recently a story that went viral on the internet about a mother who found a dead fish in her car while searching...