Experienced Bad Mom

Not Just a Bad Mom, But an Experienced Bad Mom

Poop Sandwich 2012

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It’s the last week of school in our neck of the woods. That means there are numerous year-end events: talent shows, recitals, parties, etc. But what’s missing, and has been since September 2009, are any peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in my son’s lunch. No, it has nothing to do with allergies. The reason my [Read More]

My Daughter the Lab Rat

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“Remember when I helped that girl become a better babysitter?” Sydney, 5, asked. We were in the car, driving through the college town where I work. “Was it that building, Mama?” she inquired as we passed a brick building. Uh, I thought. What’s she talking about? Oh, wait. Yeahhhh…. Last summer I took Sydney to [Read More]

Bitty Baby: The American Girl Gateway Drug

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I am filling out a hospital admission form right now. Oh, no! I can hear you crying. What’s wrong? Who’s hurt? Poor EBM! Don’t panic. I’m filling out a hospital admission form for a DOLL. That’s right, I’m sending Bitty Baby to the American Girl Doll Hospital. She needs a new body (torso and limbs) [Read More]

How to Build an Evil Virgo Beyblade

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You know you want to know. Last night you probably woke up from a dead sleep, crying out, “We need more toilet paper! And HOW do you make an Evil Virgo Beyblade?” Ladies and gentleman, you will have to make your own trip to the store for toilet paper, but I CAN help you learn [Read More]

Vroom Vroom

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Ten days ago the power windows in my car stopped working. The good news? They work some of the time. The bad news? They work some of the time. So my husband and I are re-visiting the discussion of whether or not it’s time to buy a new car. (Mine’s a 2002. Stuff keeps breaking!) [Read More]

Fly the Kid-Friendly Skies

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photo source The summer travel season is upon us and the airwaves have been abuzz this week with the story that families may find it impossible to sit together on airplanes. It’s some blah, blah, blah about $25 seat upgrades for aisle and window seats or those seats being reserved for frequent business travelers only. [Read More]

Free Father’s Day Card – Today Only!

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Between now and 11:59pm (Pacific Time) tonight you can get a FREE Father’s Day card from Treat! Just use the code TREATDAD and enjoy a free, customized, card. This offer applies to all new and returning customers. Here is how it works: You choose your card from their hundreds of Father’s Day designs. Personalize it [Read More]

Chicken, Licorice, Money, and Lollipops

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Those of you following me on Facebook know that my son asked me a very thought-provoking question recently. We were riding in the car when he queried, “Mom, what’s easier to cut? Chicken or licorice?” Where does he come up with this stuff? And what IS easier to cut? I replied chicken. I was thinking [Read More]

Experienced Bad Mom and Attachment Parenting

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On Monday, I touched on the Time Magazine cover seen round the mommy world. It got me thinking about my own brief stints with attachment parenting. I live near a college town, which means attachment parenting is bigger here than in other parts of the country. Wearing your baby is common and I’ve seen a [Read More]

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