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I love my kids with all my heart, but I’m fairly certain I don’t spend nearly enough time showing them true kindness. I show my love through discipline, attention to their health and wellness, and of course, their education. But where’s the warmth in all of that? Sure, I know it’s there, but do they? When […]
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I have to tell you, I never really cared about Halloween as an adult. Aside from the welcome excuse to eat my weight in candy, I suppose the holiday lost its appeal once I became too old to trick-or-treat. It wasn’t until I became a mom that I really began to appreciate the […]
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The first time I was pregnant there was no Twitter (#Oldlady). I know, I can hardly believe it myself. Just imagine the Twitter overshares I could have bestowed upon the interwebz as a first time pregnant woman. Stuff like, “Ultrasound tech just told us it’s a boy. I’m so happy! #lies” or “OMG you guys, […]
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As a blogger I’m notorious for eavesdropping on parents at every possible opportunity. I may or may not do this thing where I stand off to the side and pretend to fiddle on my phone while actually taking detailed notes for upcoming blog ideas. People, it’s not being nosy, it’s having my finger on the […]
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“Two-four-six-eight, what do we appreciate? SAFETY! Yeah, yeah, safety!” OK, so that’s not exactly a cheer but there’s no doubt about it, cheerleading is a dangerous activity. The rise in popularity of cheerleading is astounding. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “From 1990 to 2003, the number of U.S. cheerleaders age 6 and […]
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Did you know the average American spends $72.32 per trick-or-treater? They do. Check out this infographic that illustrates the true cost of Halloween. Need an added incentive to click that link? I reveal how much I’ve spent so far this Halloween.
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One year ago I quit a job I hated in pursuit of a life I dreamed of. The last year has been an odyssey. I’ve worked my tail off, learned how to use a semi-colon, and said yes to every possible opportunity that came my way. I learned about myself, shared more than I ever […]
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You know how when you sit down to draw an image for your kid and it all goes terribly, terribly wrong? Yeah, that happens to me quite a lot. I might just be the worst artist in the entire world, or at least in my family. Big Daddy P draws, Boy Wonder draws, and even […]
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Dear Husband, You’re a fantastical father in a million-billion ways. You’re fun, exciting, entertaining, and hilarious – all qualities our kids (and I) have come to know and love about you. But when it comes to being the “bad cop” in parenting, I sense that you miss the kids too much to want to get […]
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Go ahead, crucify me: I’ve sent my sick kid to school. There was a time, not so long ago that my son was bringing home any and every germy virus ever mutated. I suppose it was to be expected since preschool is a veritable breeding ground for nastiness, but seriously, he was sick all the […]
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The Untitled GenX Podcast
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