Category Archives: Kids

Team Jolie

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Mommy Dish

It’s been 8 years since the Team Aniston and Team Jolie feud—remember when people actually bought t-shirts to show their loyalty? It didn’t make me popular back then (Aniston outsold Jolie 25-to-1), but I have always been a fangelina…not to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Family, Kids, Life, Mommy, Parents, Uncategorized, celebrity | 1 Comment

Pride

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Mommy Dish

A permit and poop…there’s nothing like that combination to make a Mommy swell up with pride. My little Ashley–the one who believed in Santa Claus when we met (um, not anymore), cuddled with me every single night (now we air … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Family, Kids, Life, Mommy, Parents, Teenagers, Thoughts, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

We Are Boston

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Mommy Dish

I was born and raised in the suburbs of Boston, and I still live here, now with my own family. The streets of Boston run through my body like veins; they pump blood straight to my heart. I gave birth … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Kids, Life, Thoughts, Uncategorized, volunteer | 11 Comments

Disney Dream

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Mommy Dish

So, we got sh*t news about my beloved Mom’s health. Sh*t, sh*t, sh*t. Guess what we did (besides self-medicate, swear at Kim Kartrashian, and eat full-fat potato chips–this is NO time for Baked Lays)? We went to Disney World! Who … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Family, Kids, Life, Mommy, Parents, Teenagers, Thoughts, Uncategorized, weather | 3 Comments

F*ck KK

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Mommy Dish

The receptionist at Alex’s doctor’s office confronted me recently when I dragged my snot-nosed kid in for a same-day appointment. I was hoping for a good dose of antibiotics to stop the incessant whining, interrupted sleep, and Ike Turner-like abuse … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Family, Kids, Life, Mommy, Parents, Teenagers, Thoughts, Uncategorized, ovarian cancer | 8 Comments

Boys and Boobs

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Mommy Dish

My baby boy likes loves boobs. It’s all boobs all of the time at casa Meltzer these days. I know what you’re thinking…men are generally obsessed with the almighty breast. Shocker. I remember some boys in my neighborhood growing up … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Dishes, Family, Food, Kids, Life, Mommy, Parents, Thoughts, Uncategorized, recipes | Leave a comment

Confessions of a Hurricane Mommy

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Mommy Dish

So, I am in the midst of preparing for a hurricane. Are you jealous? My son is two-years-old, and this is his second hurricane. We were without power for nearly one week during the last one, and it was beyond … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Dishes, Family, Food, Kids, Life, Mommy, Parents, Thoughts, Uncategorized, recipes, weather | Leave a comment

Dear Jodi?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Mommy Dish

I just got a perplexing letter from a reader. I nearly fell off my chair. Who am I kidding? I hit the ground hard–with a big fat thud courtesy of my lingering post-preggo poundage. (Sidebar: cheers to Christina Applegate, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Family, Kids, Life, Parents, Teenagers, Thoughts, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Google: Friend or Foe?

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Mommy Dish

Freaking Google. It’s a frenemy to us Mommies, don’t you think? I have been MIA on Mommy Dish for awhile (not like me–I am sorry I suck right now). But, no worries, I can give you a recap on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby, Kids, Life, Mommy, Parents, Teenagers, Thoughts, Uncategorized, celebrity, volunteer | 3 Comments

Eeeeeek! EEE!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Mommy Dish

There are 50 cities and 301 towns in Massachusetts. Six are grappling with an outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE )-infected mosquitoes, and one is at the epicenter of it all. By now, you must know I attract drama. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids, Life, Mommy, Parents, Thoughts, Uncategorized, poison | 3 Comments