Just because it costs more, doesn’t mean it’s better. A friend and I went to Soma Intimates for the first time recently. I have heard their pajamas are to die for. She had a $20 off $100 Soma coupon that she got after buying someone a gift certificate, so we decided to go check it […]
Springtime for Gardeners
We have finally gotten some amazing spring weather. Looking forward to the days of sunshine that are coming. It makes me want to garden. Landscaping Right now I am working on coming up with a landscaping plan for our front yard with some guidance from my friend Missy, a landscape designer, who recently shared some […]
Learned Something That Makes Dishwashers Work Better
I love engineers (enginerds, I call them). They are smart people, who make things happen. And they were some of my favorite people to be around when I worked at UPS. When you hang out with engineers, you learn things. I have recently came to appreciate all the engineering that went into my new GE […]
Allergy Spray: Snorting a Mood Swing
I recently went to the allergy doctor which was interesting and entertaining. It’s good to know what you are allergic to. Anyway, the doctor prescribed an allergy nasal spray to use twice a day. He gave me a sample and prescription for a year’s worth of something called Dymista. I used the sample for about […]
Hoppy Easter, Friends!
I hope your Easter is eggcellent! (Props to my sister, Amy, who made this Hoppy Easter egg.)
Dishwasher Appreciation
Washing Dishes By Hand One of my earliest memories of washing dishes by hand is at my childhood BFF Missy’s house. We were probably 4 or 5 years old. We had two chairs at the sink and were washing dishes together. We sang while we worked, and the song was from Pop-Eye: “I want a […]
My Favorite Easter Memory: Every Kid’s Dream
Easter is coming and my kids are already beside themselves with chocolate anticipation. Mostly Charlie (5) known around here as the candy bandit. In fact, one of my favorite Easter memories as a mom is this picture, which says it all. Every Kid’s Dream: A Candy Trough! When it comes to Easter candy, I’ve learned […]
The Lava Boobs Sighting
A few days ago, the kids busted into the bathroom as I was stepping out of the shower and Charlie (5) got an eyeful. He said something funny (of course) but when I write it, it doesn’t translate. It’s a story that needs to be told in person. With wine. Girls’ Night, Anyone? And what […]
Finding the Funny in Going To The Allergy Doctor
So, I have been having sinus issues. I saw an ENT, who said allergies are the culprit. What happens when you go to the allergy doctor for an allergy test? First, you fill out some paperwork at home. For whatever reason, my husband decided to fill out the forms and ask me the questions. I […]
DIY Termites Remedy
Our kids like to dig in the mulch and they typically do so in a place that doesn’t cause a problem so we totally let them dig for worms there. One day, Molly (8) who misses NOTHING pointed out something in the mulch and asked an excellent question, “Mom, are these termites?” “I don’t know,” […]
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- "No you cannot sit on brother's face. No sitting on faces!" -- Ravyn, Ramallah, Palastine
- “Sweetheart, please don't throw yogurt at kitty.” Like saying this would actually STOP her... - Anissa, Chicago, IL
- "Get your fingers out of your nose and START EATING!" -Me, Knoxville, TN
- “We don’t tie up our friends – even if they’re part of the game.” - Jackie, St. Louis, MO
- “Mama, I yawned and sauce came out!” (vomit)
– Sydney (3) Maryville, TN
- My husband has my babies all by himself this week. When I was leaving town today, I asked Walker if he thought they would be ok . He said, "Of course, Mama. You left us food and I have a light saber."
-- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
- "You are really annoying, and it is NOT opposite day."
-- Bryce (6) to Reed (8) Eagain, MN
- "Mom: Do you think you can be good at school the rest of the week – it’s only two more days…
Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.”
– Ethan (6) Milwaukee, MI