When the First Missing Tooth Goes Down the Drain

I believe every mom has a memorable missing tooth story.  I mean, kids have like 24 teeth or something so there’s gotta be a gem of a story in there somewhere.  My Yahoo Shine Parenting Gurus and I were asked to share some Tooth Fairy wisdom or other such anecdote and the story of Boy […]

A Little “Me” Time

    Thanks to Crystal Light for sponsoring this post. To learn more about how Crystal Light can flavor your day with 30 refreshing flavors, visit http://www.facebook.com/crystallight   [Image credit] Like most of you, taking a little “me-time” is something I have to remind myself to do.  After all, we’re moms!  Moms never seem to get […]

My 20 Year High School Reunion and Digital Love Affair

Wow, I really can’t seem to look into the camera.  In real life I really do look people in the eyes…although I’ve been told more than once that I look at foreheads.  You can visit & subscribe to my YouTube Channel by clicking here!  There’s no shortage of fancy headbands and girly barrettes there, don’t say I didn’t warn […]

Sleep Stallers

[Image Credit]  Our bedtimes look nothing like this. Imagine coming home at the end of a long and busy day to have your dinner prepared. Then imagine getting all cleaned up and climbing into a nice warm bed to have your favorite book read to you while you drift off into a peaceful sleep. Would you fight it? I […]

Graco Heart to Heart Blog: Perfect Imperfection

My dear friends at Graco gave me the wonderful opportunity to guest blog on their adorable Heart to Heart Blog!  My relationship with the Graco family began over a year ago when they shined their Blogger Spotlight on the newly launched Mommyfriend.  Their continued support of my site has been amazing and I am honored to guest blog for Graco, a company I truly believe […]

Doing the Best That You Can

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel by clicking here!  I promise I’ll put on makeup if you visit. One more thing, I’m a Finalist for About.com’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards.  Please spare a vote by clicking here!  XOXO

That Mom

[Image credit] I know “That Mom”, like I actually know her.  I first met her back when she was just a newlywed, seemingly the kind of girl without That Mom tendencies.  Today, and one child later, she’s evolved into That Mom.  You know, the mom who knows better than everyone.  Nevermind the fact that every child is different, […]

Commuting With a Toddler: A Survival Guide

[Image credit] If you commute with a toddler, allow me to pour you a really big glass of wine. I commute with a toddler every day and I’ve learned that road hazards can and do occur inside the car.  Often. Click right on over here for my tips on maintaining your safety and sanity as you embark on […]

Romance is Where You Find It

Happy Valentine’s Day! (This vlog has really awful audio and weird aspect ratio, my apologies…but I’m wearing a big red bow so that more than makes up for it.) Be mine and subscribe to my YouTube Channel by clicking here!                            Wishing you love, chocolate and lots of tender moments XOXO!                      

I’m a 2011 Reader’s Choice Awards Finalist!

It’s pretty cool to be named a finalist in About.com’s 2011 Reader’s Choice Awards! It’s also pretty cool to be named a finalist in the category “Hey, Good Lookin’ Parenting Blog”. And it’s pretty hilarious when your husband thinks that means you’re up for some sort of blogger beauty contest.  I assured him I’m not up […]