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You Might Be a Hockey Mom If

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It is highly ironic that I’ve grown up to be a Hockey Mom. That’s because I grew up in southern California in the 70s and have never played a game of ice hockey in my life. Yet both of my kids, ages 13 and 10, play ice hockey. They love it! Because they love it, [Read More]

Christmastime in the Burbs

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It’s Christmastime in the burbs. Here’s what I’ve been up to lately in preparation for this most momentous of holidays. Presents This year, I drew my dad’s name in our family present swap and he drew mine. He asked for jean shorts. Let me repeat. He wants jean shorts for Christmas. I had a lot [Read More]

Modern Day Mom Confessions

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Shhh. I have some modern day mom confessions to make. I have realized after hours of scrolling my Facebook feeds (no judgment) that one of these things is not like the others. That’s right. I’m an aberration to the Mama Nation. Why? Well, take a look at my modern day mom confessions and see if [Read More]

10 Hilarious Quotes from the Movie Elf

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I’m sharing 10 hilarious quotes from the movie Elf today because I love to laugh and make people laugh. Admit it. The holiday season can be stressful. That’s why we can lighten the mood with a few good laughs – and Buddy the Elfisms. Don’t get me wrong. We love Home Alone and Christmas Vacation [Read More]

Ode to the Mom Who Didn’t RSVP

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‘Twas the night before my kid’s birthday party And all through the house, This mother was scurrying, Thinking you were a louse.   The goody bags had been made With the utmost of care In hopes that 8 friends At the party would be there.   But would there be 9? The question remained. You [Read More]

10 Reasons I Watch Christmas Movies in November

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I admit it. I used to complain about the radio stations that started playing Christmas music the day after Halloween. Or the people who decorated their house for Christmas before it was even Thanksgiving. But then, I got older and busier. And, one Sunday afternoon in November, I found myself being sucked into the vortex [Read More]

10 Life Lessons I Want My Kids To Learn

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The kitchen area at my work was flooded with bubbles recently. They were everywhere, in every single nook and cranny. It was a giant mess that thankfully I didn’t have to clean up. The cause of the bubbly disaster? A young coworker had put dish washing liquid in the dishwasher instead of dishwasher detergent. Oops! [Read More]

Things I Want to Complain About Part III

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I have reached yet another one of my cranky crescendos. Yup, it’s time for me to complain about stuff and get it off my chest. (If you’re curious about my previous forays into complaining, check out Part I and Part II.) Without further ado, here is Part III in the scintillating blog series I like [Read More]

My Lazy Ways to Be a Better Parent

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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]

What to Do in 40 Hours in New York City

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After months of planning, my girlfriends and I escaped to New York City for the weekend recently. Between flying to and from La Guardia (or La Garbage as my Uber driver called it), I figure I spent merely 40 hours in the Big Apple. Thankfully, 40 hours was all I needed to have a blast! [Read More]

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