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About That Day We Lost Scooter

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This month marks five years since we said goodbye to our sweet cat Scooter. Those of you who have been around my blog a while probably remember me writing about her–she was quite the cat! She loved people, chatted with us, and went for walks on a leash. She was sweet and cuddly and even [Read More]

Moms, These Are The Pictures You Should Take At High School Graduation

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One of the best parts of my son’s high school graduation was unexpected.  It wasn’t the processional, with hundreds of young people looking dapper in their caps and gowns marching onto the football field. It certainly wasn’t the speeches. Although the ones at my son’s graduation were short and generated a few good laughs thankfully. [Read More]

10 Reasons Why I Don’t Feel Guilty Watching Below Deck

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Below Deck is a frothy show about the deckhands, stewards, and chef working on a superyacht. The crew are young, good looking, and working and living 24/7 with each other in tight quarters. What could go wrong?  It’s been airing over a decade, but I only discovered it during the pandemic. Since then, I’ve caught [Read More]

Of Death Tea, Mailboxes and Walmart Walkers

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This month I’m happy to report that several things have been bugging me lately. And who better to complain to than my loyal readers? After all, you’ve listened over the years as I’ve complained about things such as kindergarten homework, teachers that hold erasers hostage, and making dinner for my kids. So sit back and [Read More]

The Best Cat Memes for Cat Lovers

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If you’ve been around the blog for a while, then you know I like cats. Don’t get me wrong, I like dogs, too. In fact, my family always had at least two dogs in the house when I was growing up. But I don’t own a dog now and I probably won’t own a dog [Read More]

Must-Watch 90s Movies That Will Empower Teenage Girls Today

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“Towanda!” I hollered as I drove through a yellow light. “What did you say?” asked my teenage daughter from the passenger seat. “Towanda!” I replied with glee.  My daughter stared at me blankly. “You know, Amazon princess,” I finished. Blank stare “We really need to watch Fried Green Tomatoes,” I said. “It’s a classic!” Towanda [Read More]

Telling My Teens about Christmas in the 80s

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“Feeeeed the woooooorld. Let them know it’s Christmas time!” I sing a song from Christmas in the 80s in the car. Out of the corner of my eye, I see my teenage daughter look at me. She is unimpressed. “Why is that even a Christmas song?” she asks. She has a good point. Amidst all [Read More]

50 Fantastic Bonding Activities for Moms and Their Teenage Sons

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On any given weekend, my husband and teenage son spend hours watching sports together. It might be football, hockey or golf. You name it, they watch it. They cheer, clap, and endlessly discuss things like trades, uniforms, and salaries.  If I’m honest, I’m a bit jealous. While I like sports, I’m not quite as enthusiastic [Read More]

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