Father’s Day is coming and what better way to celebrate fatherly (or grandfatherly) love than to share this DIY firetruck bed created for one lucky and much-loved little boy. My friend, Teri, posted this picture of her son’s new bed on Facebook along with a shout out to “Jack and Dad.” It turns out that Jack is […]
Crab Legs on a Dime
Do you love crab legs but hate the price on the menu? I have a couple of girlfriends who like them, too. One time, our friend Jennifer had us over to her house to have crab legs. It must have cost her a fortune to buy us all crab legs (thanks again, Jennifer!). It worked […]
How to Fix Dry Or Chemically- Damaged Hair
So, I have been dying my hair for YEARS. I went gray pretty early (thanks, Mom). I have my hair dyed at a salon every few weeks. To keep costs down, I leave with wet hair and go home and fix it myself. The last time I had it dyed and went home to fix […]
Dealing With Gluten Allergies? Check Out This Humor Book With Recipes And Rants by April Peveteaux
Conversation at girls night out runs the gamut, doesn’t it? That’s one of the things I have come to love about being a mom. You can totally tell a poop story while you all share a bowl of bean dip. At a recent GNO, dealing with gluten allergies (Celiac Disease) came up. I mentioned this upcoming book […]
A New GE Appliance = Hours of Fun with a Giant Box
When I was a kid, I remember turning a huge box into a play house. My sisters and I even hung some curtains in it. Well, we stapled them into it, but you get the idea. Turns out playing in boxes is hereditary (or universally loved by all children everywhere!). Remember that GE Dishwasher that […]
Entrepreneurs of Knoxville
I love creative, idea people. You know, entrepreneurs. I recently attended my first Entrepreneurs of Knoxville meeting and met folks who are up to all kinds of interesting things. Here are some of the businesses the people I met and what they have created or are working on: Leonard R. Knight – Owner of Fair […]
One Funny Reason We Should Watch Less TV and Eat Less Broccoli
It was an early sunshiny morning. Charlie (5) had awakened and slipped into the covers in the guessing room (the guestroom) to watch cartoons. That’s where I found him, looking all snuggly. Of course, my motherly instincts had me crawling in there with him to cuddle. We watched his show for a minute and then […]
Should You Pay for Custom Ear Plugs?
When your child has recently had ear tube surgery, there is a direct route for bacteria to enter their ear. So they will need to use earplugs when they take a bath, shower, or go to the pool. Should you pay for expensive custom earplugs? Yes, according to my sister, whose son has had three […]
Mother’s Day 2013
I was led downstairs by Charlie (5), who asked me to follow the piñata. It’s for his upcoming birthday, and we already bought one at his insistence. He originally wanted a bull “Like in Barcelona,” he said. I hope he doesn’t realize people fight bulls to the death in Spain, but never the less, the […]
How Don Draper Ticked Me Off In Spin Class
How do I look? I asked Charlie (5) before heading out to meet some friends for dinner. “You look original, Mom.” he said with approval. Hmm, I thought. I guess that’s better than extra crispy. Hey, wouldn’t it be funny to say that to clients at a tanning salon? “Hi there. Original, or extra crispy?…Bed […]
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- “Sweetheart, please don't throw yogurt at kitty.” Like saying this would actually STOP her... - Anissa, Chicago, IL
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– Sydney (3) Maryville, TN
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-- 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