Happy 9th Birthday Boy Wonder!

My Dearest Boy Wonder, How has an entire year already passed? You’re almost there buddy, almost to the double digits you’ve been longing to be since you were all of 4 years old. You were always my serious little boy – always thinking, always wondering, always seeing beauty where I never even thought to look. I can’t pretend […]

Today I Quit My Job

Today might just be the biggest day of my life. As far as big days go, I’ve had a few: 1. The day I was born. 2. The day I got my driver’s license. 3. The day I graduated college. 4. The day I got married 5. The days I gave birth. 6. The day […]

I’m in the Hot Seat!

Mommy Friends, I’m in the Hot Seat today at Four Plus and Angel answering your questions! Won’t you visit me there?

Your Worst Laundry Stains Solved!

I know you hate laundry, I hate laundry too. But even more than umpteen million loads of laundry, I hate stains. I did the research no one wants to do and came up with solutions to your worst kid stains! Click here for the stain-fighting answers to your prayers.

Project Marriage Has a Home!

Yeah Baby, Project Marriage now has its very own website! loveprojectmarriage.com Tina and I are so proud to be partnering up with Melissa of Married My Sugar Daddy to take Project Marriage to the next level! Our new site has plenty for everyone, including monthly challenges, fun polls, a tip of the week, advice and of course, […]

My 9/11 Story

September 11, 2001 began like any other Tuesday. I was 25 years old, married and working for the man. In an instant the world stood still as we witnessed images more tragic and heartbreaking than we had ever seen in our own backyard. This was no ordinary Tuesday at all. On this infamous day I […]

Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike!

This poor child didn’t stand a chance against Big Daddy P and his cycling dreams. We’re already teaching him how to ride a bike because he’s almost 4 and his cycling career is on the fast track don’t you know (eye roll)… This is how we’re doing it in case you’re interested in getting your own children started on […]

Children’s Music That Won’t Force You to Poke Out Your Eardrums (& a Giveaway)

**Congratulations to L. Eleana Johnson, the winner of Jewel’s CD! Thank you all for entering!** Mommy Friends, it’s OK to admit loud and proud that you don’t like listening to most children’s music. Watch, “MY NAME’S LORI AND I HATE LISTENING TO A CHOIR OF KIDS SING ‘ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT!’” Children’s music has come […]

19 Reasons Why Dads Rule

Moms matter, this we know – but Dads, not only do they matter – they totally rule! Check out 19 Reasons Why Dad’s Rule, this slideshow was just a sneaky peek.

Win a Wine Tour from Rockin’ Wine!

**Congratulations to Karyn Gallagher, winner of Rockin’ Wine’s wine tour giveaway!  Thank you all for entering; cheers!** Ooo, have I got something special for my SoCal Mommy Friends! Rockin’ Wine, Temecula Valley’s newest and hippest wine tour service is giving away a wine tour for two to a lucky Mommyfriend reader! I just had to check out Rockin’ Wine for […]