My family makes an annual pilgrimage to Disney World every winter. It’s five fun-filled days of traipsing around the parks and remarking how temperatures in the 60s feel like summer to us, even as every Floridian we see is wearing a winter coat! This year there were no Hawks of Death or indecent groping of characters, [Read More]
5 Thoughts I Have Brushing My Daughter’s Hair
While brushing my daughter’s hair, I am flooded with emotions. I’m delighted that she was blessed with a crown of golden, wavy hair. I’m dismayed that I’m the one who has to manage and maintain it until she’s older. It’s not easy and there are often tears and harsh words–from both of us! That’s why I’m pleased that [Read More]
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10 Ways Living Through the 80s Made Me Stronger
Sometimes my Tender Pumpkins ask me to get them a snack or drink of water while they lounge on the couch watching TV. Why? Because “You’re already up” or “You’re closer” they plead. At times like this, I fight the good fight. Laziness and privilege will not be rewarded. No, I stand firm and tell [Read More]
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25 Great Places to Have a Children’s Birthday Party
Want to know 25 Great Places to Have a Children’s Birthday Party? You’ve come to the right place! That’s because with two kids, ages 9 and 12, I feel like we’ve run the gauntlet with children’s birthday parties in the last decade. You name it, we’ve attended it or hosted it. So if you’re looking [Read More]
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I Didn’t Know She Was Pregnant
“Mom, Lily had a baby sister over Christmas!” my nine-year-old daughter exclaimed breathlessly. “Wait. What?” I questioned. “Yes! On New Year’s Day. Her name is Lace.” Huh, I thought to myself. I didn’t know Lily’s mom was pregnant. I had seen her before Christmas when she hosted Lily’s birthday party at her house. She didn’t [Read More]
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10 Things You Can Say to a Kitten or a Baby
Those of you who have been hanging around the blog for a while know that we are a cat family. You may recall our beloved Mr. Tabbers went to kitty Heaven this fall. Our poor, crushed hearts were only resuscitated in December when we welcomed a new kitten, Scooter, to the clan. I have to [Read More]
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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]
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A Christmas Update and A New Year’s Memory Jar
I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday filled with good food, good times and good memories! My Christmas was upstaged by our new kitten, Scooter. She stole our hearts, some zzz’s, and even a bed with her sweet antics. For instance, she took a nap in the new American Girl bunk bed (with [Read More]
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A Few of My Favorite Christmas Things
Dear Me, I’m writing this letter to my future self, hopefully sitting in a rocker on a front porch somewhere watching the world zoom by (fingers crossed!) You may be a little fuzzy on the details of what Christmas was like so long ago. Let me remind you of a few of your favorite Christmas [Read More]
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Christmas Cheer from Experienced Bad Mom
The Christmas season is in full swing and you are probably overflowing with Christmas cheer…or not. Maybe you are overwhelmed by organizing the third grade class gift. Or maybe you are floored by your kids’ Christmas list. Or maybe you are stressed out by your lack of time and skill to deck the halls, send cards, [Read More]
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