When Basic Invite contacted me about a sponsored a post, I was excited to try designing my own custom party invitations and cards with them. First, though, I had to double check that Basic Invite wasn’t just a wedding invitation company. After all, that ship has sailed, hopefully for the only time. Second, I wanted to [Read More]
Simply Summer Highlights
As summer 2017 winds down, I like to look back at the memories we made. I am definitely one of those people who LOVES summer. Here are my favorite summer highlights: My son turned 14. I might be biased, but I think he’s becoming such a handsome young man. He played in a summer hockey [Read More]
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Thoughts I Have During Yogilates Class
I’ve been taking a yogilates class once a week for ten years now. For those of you who may not know, yogilates is a blend of yoga and pilates. (Yes, it would be much better if it was a blend of yoga and lattes!) I can’t believe I’ve been subjecting myself to such torture, er, [Read More]
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Remembering the Summer of 2007
Where were you the Summer of 2007? Can you believe that was ten years ago? Maybe your whole life has changed since then. Or maybe not. Ten years ago I had a baby and a four-year-old. My daughter was in that baby sweet spot, too. I’m talking about ages 6-9 months where a baby can [Read More]
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10 Signs You’ve Hit Midlife
“Are you a midlife blogger?” the questionnaire asked. No. Wait. “Are you a midlife blogger? (45+)” the questionnaire further clarified. Well, I guess so. I don’t FEEL midlife, but if the average lifespan is 76 years or whatever, then I guess I AM midlife. And, as I thought about it, there are quite a few [Read More]
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Funny Motherhood Memes Roundup
Motherhood is funny. Which is why, over the last six months, I’ve started making funny motherhood memes to share on my Facebook fan page. This has been a unique challenge for me. I like words, not making graphics that are visually appealing and likely to be shared because they look awesome-sauce. As well, I like LOTS of words, [Read More]
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My Lazy Ways to Be a Better Parent
Dear Readers, I’m pleased to be published for the first time on the website Parent.co. I’m sharing the 10 Lazy Ways to Be a Better Parent, which includes ways like sleep more and compare less, all in my jovial style. You’ll find no judgment from me, moms and dads. I’d be honored if you visit. [Read More]
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Things I Want to Complain About Part II
A little while ago I shared a random list of things I want to complain about. Surprisingly, I’m not the obnoxious, lonely whiner that I thought I was. That’s because many of you joined in with your own complaining and/or commiserated with me. Thank you! Of course, this has only made me want to keep complaining [Read More]
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The Long and Short of It
I’m happy to share that an original humorous essay of mine is featured on In the Powder Room. I’d love it if you checked it out! “What’s it about?” you ask. Let me answer your question with a question: do you have a defining physical characteristic? Think Julia Roberts’ megawatt smile. Or Kim Kardashian’s booty. I’m [Read More]
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Novel Home Inventions I Need Someone To Invent
You know what novel home invention I need someone to invent? This cartoon, courtesy of everythingfunny.org, sums it up perfectly: Indeed, every time I set my oven above 400 degrees, I set off the smoke alarm. Since our house is newer, it’s equipped with a highly sophisticated smoke alarm that includes someone bellowing “FIRE! FIRE!” as well as [Read More]
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