36 Things I’m Looking Forward to Now That I’m 36 Years Old

I turned 36 years old yesterday. Thirty-six, as in closer to 40 than 30. Geez, one minute you’re a gawky 17-year-old and the next minute you’re a ma’am who’s 36 years old. It’s not all bad, I mean, I rarely get carded which is equal parts soul-crushing and convenient. I’m maybe even learning to care […]

Kids With Flow: 3 Young Rappers You Need to Know

Who doesn’t love kids with flow? Move over Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, these young rappers are representing a whole new batch of young talent that will blow your mind! Whether they’re rapping about important kid-friendly subject matter like Hot Cheetos, a love of snacks, or puppy dog love, these kids are busting rhymes with mad […]

New Study Suggests Having Kids Boosts Moms’ Memories – Wait, What Was I Saying?

You know how once an embryo nestles in your uterus you’re struck with “pregnancy brain”? Yeah, that happened to me. Apparently it’s supposed to go away some time after you give birth when your brain swells down and you start sleeping normal again or something. I’m no doctor or anything but I’m pretty sure that’s […]

On Moms, Daughters, and Dressing Rooms

I was trying on clothes with reckless abandon in a JC Penney dressing room when I witnessed an unexpected and beautiful mom moment. As I was shoving my mom thighs into a pair of low rise skinny jeans I had no business wearing, a teenage girl and her mother in the dressing room next door were […]

My New Favorite and Free Disney Junior Apps!

We’re a Disney loving family and yes, I’m a sucker for apps that keep my kids wildly entertained. Hey, as a work-at-home mom I get by with a little help from my apps. The good people at Disney have just released two free (that’s right – free!) apps that your kids will totally love. The first app […]

And Then He Thanked Me

People are always saying how motherhood is a thankless job. I totally get where that statement comes from. Moms work really hard for what can often seem like a whole lotta whining and frustration. Sure, there are good times, but the madness outweighs the joy regularly. I ridiculously began my motherhood experience expecting a certain […]

Once a Year I Ditch My Kids to Shake My Booty

Like a lot of you, I’m with my kids 24/7. We wake up together, eat together, play together, clean up (sometimes) together, and on and on and well … on. It’s like “Groundhog Day” only not nearly as funny. Aside from the constant fighting, snack retrievals, and endless boring-ass conversations about Skylanders, I’m seriously lucky […]

The 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes Couples Make and How to Fix Them

While it’s true that money can’t buy you love, it’s been known to buy couples plenty of tension. For many of us, it’s not until we find ourselves facing financial challenges that we give our finances the attention they deserve. In an effort to calm the financial waters, we offer the 7 biggest financial mistakes […]

25 Things Every Kid Should Experience This Summer

If childhood had a season, it would be summer. When we think back on our own childhoods, it’s the summers we remember most. Armed with our friends and our freedom, summer taught us everything we knew about being young. Now it’s time for your kids to experience a season to remember. Check out these 25 […]

10 Funny Father’s Day E-Cards for the Dad in Your Life

My gal pals at HaHas for HooHas have done it again! Check out these hilariously funny and free e-cards just for Dad here!