I love, I mean LOVE Publix sandwiches. And, I also am watching what I eat, so that means I am a little on the grouchy hungry side. Today, after working really hard on book stuff, I decided it was sandwich time. While I was walking into Publix, I got a call from a dear friend […]
Book Cover Art Reveal for Secrets of The Mommyhood
I have to say, working on the cover art for your book is one of THE most fun parts of the whole process. And I was so fortunate to have an amazingly talented artist and editor, who is now my very dear friend. Ladies and (very few but you count) gentleman of The Mommyhood, I […]
Cross Country Initiation Motherhood Fail
Tip: When the paper says the cross country meet is at 5:30. That means the running starts at 5:30. I mistook it for gathering time. And I also thought it was a small event. So we were trying to get there at 5:15. But there were over 1,000 (are you kidding me?) people there, so […]
Cookbook Giveaway From Sisters of the Skillet
The ladies who created Sister’s of the Skillet have collected and published a series of favorite recipes to sell in order to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. My sister, Amy, bought it and recently made one of the recipes and raved about it. This cookbook is full of simple eats that are easy enough for even me […]
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Um, ‘scuse me? What’s that, and why do I need to know about it? I know, it sounds like a Harry Potter spell, doesn’t it? It’s a pox virus your kiddo can get from touching a contaminated surface. It causes little blister-like bumps that look like warts or white-head zits. A friend of mine’s daughter […]
Mom Is Taking The Day Off!
When I was little, all I wanted to be was a grown up. Grown ups have decision-making powers and the ability to buy things. I remember calling my mom from the grocery store one time and just laughing and saying, “Ha! I can finally just buy whatever I want.” Fast forward. Over time, grocery shopping […]
This Kid Cracks Me Up!
One of my favorite kids in the whole world is 6-year-old Riley from @RileySays. Her mom, Rebecca, and I are friends, and I must credit her for the list of funnies I keep and collect that make us chuckle. So, it is NO surprise that pearls of grade 1 wisdom come from the mouth of […]
Tips for Taking Little Kids Roller-skating
What age is too young to go roller-skating? Unless your kids are super coordinated – I think they need to be at least seven before they can really stay on their feet. Even then, they will probably need some assistance. Having a roller-skating party for little kids? Here’s what you need to know: 1. A […]
No Rest for the Weary
Sometimes (okay a lot of times) motherhood means no rest for the weary. It seems like every time I sit down, someone has a request that means I have to get up. If we are eating, as soon as I start to lift a fork with food on it, someone’s glass of milk suddenly needs […]
Lands’ End Giveaway
Over the last year or so, I have come to appreciate the versatility of cardigan sweaters. I pretty much always have one nearby, even when it’s warm, because it can be chilly in air conditioning. So, when Lands’ End sent me a couple of their redesigned Supima® crew cardigan sweaters to try out, I was […]
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