I hate to fly. I have to be really motivated to get on a plane. Naturally, a girls weekend in Vegas is a powerful motivator. And I am unemployed, so I had to fly the cheapest way possible. That meant connections. Two flights each way instead of one (ei-yi-yi). Here is my scared-of-flying ritual: – Arrive […]
Mompants Go to Vegas
It’s time for Mommyhood jailbreak — a girls trip to Vegas! Time to pack. Crap, where are all my stylish clothes? Oh, that’s right — I don’t have any! Well, I have plenty of clothes, but unfortunately most of my mompants fall into the category of Chuck E. Cheese-wear. In my head, I still dress the way […]
Crickets…crickets…
Gone to Vegas for a much-needed girls weekend…back in a few days. Have a great weekend!
Bright Ideas – Night-Lights
We have a stuffed animal turtle night-light that both of my kids have loved. My son (2) has been using it a lot lately. It is a stuffed animal turtle with a hard-shell back that has stars cut out. A light from inside projects gold, blue or green stars on the ceiling. The child can choose the color by […]
Find me a Find…on Craigslist
I love home decor stuff. But it’s not just regular ole stuff that floats my boat. I have an affinity for the unusual, and I love to use items for something other than their intended purpose. A cool jug or an old metal toy looks like a potential lamp to me. And I love a good deal, so […]
Indoor Fun – Make Your Own Treasure Hunt
Next time you are cooped up with your kiddos, consider creating a treasure hunt around the house. There are several ways to do this. Here’s how I did it: On index cards, I wrote out clues that led my children from one location to the next. For example, in our hunt, the first clue said “Go to the big red star.” […]
Bathing Suit Ads: Foreshadowing the Failure of My New Years Resolutions
I’ll be truthful. I once ordered a bathing suit online while eating pie (out of the container). This was definitely a low point. Sometimes I block it out, other times I embrace it in the spirit of self-motivation. So, I got one today. A bathing suit ad promising I would look a whole size smaller. I […]
Surely Hard Liquor and Wine Were Invented by Moms
My basis for this assumption came to me today in a cup of poo. Oh, how I wish I were kidding, but you just can’ t make this stuff up. It was actually a form of punishment and one of the many ways I am being tested through motherhood. Well, I got an “F” today. […]
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