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]
The Beauty of Ordinary Moments
There are so many fantastic things to read in the blogosphere. Things that make me laugh or cry. Things that make me angry or roll my eyes. Things that inspire me or educate me. Recently I read “In Defense of an Ordinary Day” by Dawn Camp on (in)courage and I was touched. The gist is [Read More]
8 Things I Learned at a Bryan Adams Concert
One of my favorite memories from last year was seeing Bryan Adams in concert. I’ve loved his music since I first heard “Straight From the Heart” at a middle school dance. When his Reckless album was released in the 80s, I listened to that cassette tape with the hits “Heaven“, “Somebody” and “Summer of ’69” thousands [Read More]
Parenting with Purpose
In college I took an early childhood education class for one reason: I knew nothing about kids. Sure, I’d been a kid. Sure, I’d seen kids. Sure, I knew some kids. But I never raised kids. And, I thought one day I might! Taking that class educated me about child development and equipped me with [Read More]
How 9/11 is Part of Our Story – Club Mid
9/11 marks a somber anniversary. Like many of you, I clearly remember where I was when I heard the news. Like many of you, I was not a parent on that day, but I am now. Like many of you, I want my kids to know more about 9/11. I don’t want them to be [Read More]
12 Things I’ve Learned in 12 Years as a Parent
July marks my “Mamaversary”, the anniversary of when I became a mom. My son turns 12 and I can’t help but look back in wonder at the last dozen years of parenting and reminisce about all that I’ve learned. Nor can I refuse the urge to share with you all that I’ve learned. Here are my words [Read More]
The Best Beachy Waves Tutorial
Do you ever go to the salon and get your hair done? Looks great when the stylist does it, right? Then it’s the next day. Suddenly, what the stylist made look *so easy* is impossible to replicate. But, you try. I present below my stylist’s rendition of beachy waves, immediately followed by my rendition of beachy waves: How’s [Read More]
Lose the Cape, Save Your Sanity
As I took my car into the shop last week for yet another repair, I realized I still had to print out the Brownie permission slip for camping and turn it in with a check later than night. Plus, did I sign my daughter’s homework? I needed to make sure I washed my son’s lacrosse [Read More]
To My Kids on Valentine’s Day
I know I’m supposed to put my kids aside on Valentine’s Day and focus on my marriage. Heck, I fully realize that I’m supposed to put my marriage before my kids every day if it’s going to survive and thrive! Yet, I understand (and hope) that my husband will be there with me in 10, [Read More]
Secrets of the Parenting Expert & Giveaway!
I’m delighted to welcome Tammy Gold to Experienced Bad Mom today. Tammy is a mom and professional parenting coach who is not afraid to admit she doesn’t have all the answers. That makes her right at home on my blog and someone I could imagine being friends with in real life. Tammy has written a new [Read More]