“It will be fun,” they said. “You will love it,” they said. They were wrong. My twelve-year-old self got dressed that morning, not knowing Continue Reading
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World Water Day Is March 22, And I’m Shocked It Has To Be A Thing
I started my morning off with a nice, hot shower. My coffee maker was set to brew a hot pot of coffee using filtered water. I downed my Continue Reading
Forty Things To Do Before You’re *gasp* Forty
Forty. It's nothing to dread. It means we're funky, spunky, and fabulous! We should, however, make some goals we can accomplish before the big FOUR-OH Continue Reading
It Will Be Here Before You Know It. 5 Things Every Parent should Avoid On Their Child’s First Day Of Kindergarten.
It's inevitable. It's going to happen no matter how hard you want to fight it. Eventually your child will be old enough for kindergarten, and you'll Continue Reading
Kick Your Motivation Into High Gear With These Five Easy Ways To Start Your Day
There are just some days I need more motivation than usual to get through the span of 24 hours. Monday seems to be that day for me, but really, it Continue Reading
This Is A Real Life Account Of What Happens When You Need To Poop At Walmart
The day started out just like any other boring, routine day. I got up, made my coffee, cringed at my sleepy reflection in the mirror, had a piece of Continue Reading
This Dog Had 19 Puppies AT ONCE And I’m So In Love!
Puppies, puppies everywhere!! I love puppies!! Soft ones, furry ones, short-haired varieties, long-hair pups, they are all so adorable!! One Continue Reading
Mother Takes Off On A Plane Accidentally Leaving Her Baby At The Airport And I Don’t Understand
I really have no words. So, a mother left her baby at an airport (allegedly). She boarded a plane, got nice and comfortable in her seat, and the Continue Reading
Beware The Ides Of March
Why should you care what an "Ide of March" is, anyway? Because it's a fantastically nerdy day, that's why!! While there is an ide (it has Continue Reading
Today Is Pi Day, And It Might Be My Favorite Day Of The Year
What do the numbers 3, 1, and 4 have in common? You may immediately think of today's date, 3/14. But, if you're a nerd like me, you're first Continue Reading
Depression is a Real Thing And We Need To Talk About It
Depression is a real thing. It is more talked about lately than ever before, and the negative stigma surrounding finally appears to be lifting. It is Continue Reading
April’s Back in a Large Way
I am giddy. Remember way back in 2017 (has it really been that long) when the world was glued to the "Giraffe Cam” at Animal Adventure Park in Continue Reading
Xennial Is The Generation Nobody Is Talking About
I feel like I don’t fit anywhere. I am just young enough to miss out on the label of angsty Gen Xer, and I am too old to be a cool, hipster Continue Reading
Here Are Tons Of Things You Didn’t Know About St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day. Ah, that day full of all-things Irish, leprechauns, clovers, pots ‘o gold, and copious amounts of alcohol. A time to eat Continue Reading
Nobody Talks About Staying Together After He Cheated
Infidelity. It sucks. It feels like your insides are being ripped out. It is the absolute worst feeling there is, and it happens more than we would Continue Reading
The Trailer For Aladdin Was Released, And …
Have you seen the trailer for the new live-action Aladdin film that comes to theaters in May? I CAN’T WAIT! Now, I am an Aladdin purist. It was Continue Reading
Yes, I’m One Of Those Moms Who Makes Multiple Dinners…
"What did you throw away from your lunch today," I ask my kids as a daily ritual when they get home from school. "I don't like crackers anymore," Continue Reading
5 Reasons You Might Actually Hate Disney World
Disney World is, in fact, the most magical place on earth (if you don't agree, we can take this outside). If you haven't been, put a ten-day (MINIMUM) Continue Reading
Why I Am Obsessed With Watching Oyster Openings on Facebook
What is the deal with all the pearl shucking shows live on Facebook? I mean, I want to hate them, but I spend hours glued to my fricking Continue Reading
Why Is Valentine’s Day Still A Thing?
I'm just going to go ahead and say it: I don't like Valentine's Day. Oh, don't get me wrong. I'm all for love. I appreciate both the grande Continue Reading
10 Things We Were Taught In Kindergarten That Are Still Important Today
Kindergarten was a fun time, man! Playing, napping, running, making friends, glue, glitter, and very little responsibility. Not only was it a magical Continue Reading
9 Boredom Busters To Keep Kids Busy, And Keep Mommy Sane
The kids are home and I'm about to lose it. Don't get me wrong, I love my little hyperactive, feral children, but I'm about to lose my mind. If my son Continue Reading
5 Great Pieces Of Advice My Childless Friends Have Given Me
As a parent, I get unsolicited advice all the time. My favorite advice comes from those who don't even have children. They are usually very smug, and Continue Reading
This Syndrome Significantly Raises Your Risk Of Dying Early!
You want to know what one of the most boring things to talk about is? SLEEP APNEA. I can just mention it, and I see your eyes start to glaze over. Continue Reading
Imperfectly Perfect: How To Let Go Of Your ‘Ideal Self’ And Be A Happier Person Today!
My whole life I have tried to be the perfect person. In second grade, I was the math whiz who only missed one question the entire year. In fourth Continue Reading
The Six-Step Iced Coffee Method
Is there anything better than a nice, yummy, iced coffee on a warm summer morning. The bitterness of the beans, the richness of the cream, sometimes a Continue Reading
Ten Father’s Day Ideas That Won’t Break The Piggy Bank!
I'm at a slight monetary disadvantage this year for the festivities normally heaped on daddies for this day of honor. I have to dust off my powers of Continue Reading
Their Chores Only Take 20 Minutes, So Why Do They Whine About Them All Day Instead?
Does anybody want a five year old? You can't have my daughter, but I'm considering selling my son (joking, of course). My daily fights with him are Continue Reading
Writing Saved Her Life (And It Can Save Yours, Too!)
Writing saved me. That might seem overly dramatic to you (especially if you know me), but it's true. If it weren't for writing, and blogging, Continue Reading
It F*cking Sucks When You’re Sick And Your Child Is Sick At The Same Time
I'm in my bed, in the middle of the afternoon, with my covers pulled over my head. My body is chilled from the inside out, and I can't stop coughing Continue Reading