I’m no Oprah, but I do have some favorite things. I receive requests to review products on a fairly regular basis. During the past year, I’ve discovered some that I really, really like. A lot. Since it’s Small Business Saturday, and the holiday season, I thought I’d share some of these products/services/people with you. I […]
Your Daily Dose
Don’t fill your home with more crap today. Fill it with more memories instead.
I have spent the past 3 weeks clearing crap out of my house. I have uncovered things I forgot I ever had. I have found toys that haven’t been played with in months. Today is Black Friday. Hundreds, thousands, millions of people will spend today “saving” money. They will kick off the holiday season by […]
Lots to be thankful for.
Sometimes I’m cranky and tired and pissed, But today I am happy and I’ve made a list, Of some of the things for which I give thanks, Like sneakers and running and wine, and Spanx. I’m thankful for all of the cuddles and Mommy’s, And blankies and fires and slippers and pajammies. For early risers in the […]
You can take an online course. Or you can just hitch a ride with me.
It is becoming evident that Number 3, Number 4 and I are going to have many of life’s most serious conversations on the 7-minute drive to school or the 6-minute drive to swim practice. I’m getting pretty good at them. A couple weeks ago we revisited the Where do babies come out of? question. (In […]
Double trouble
One day, I will look back on the day that Number 6 and 7 woke up, came downstairs, poured themselves some sugar for breakfast, waited for me to go to the bathroom before sneaking into the basement, got into the paint, redecorated the air hockey table as well as themselves, and then, when I put […]
I Turned And Old Medicine Cabinet Into A Super Cute And Functional Spice Rack.
I’ve been dissatisfied with this corner of my kitchen for a long time. I love having a tv in the kitchen, but I’ve hated the fact that it takes up most of the counter. I also really hate that spice rack lazy Susan thing. I’ve wanted to mount the tv on the wall, but our […]
