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Reunion
I am writing on 3 hours of sleep…and, for the first time in a long time, I can’t blame Alex for keeping me up with his lively 3:00 a.m. rendition of “B-I-N-G-O.” This time, I was the one belting out … Continue reading
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And the Winner Is…
Okay, I am done tormenting you a la Ryan Seacrest. It’s time to give thanks! The winner of Mommy Dish Side Dish Slut contest is…Kim Checkoway! Her Butternut Squash and Apple Crisp capitalizes on what’s in season with a distinctive … Continue reading
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Superior Slutty Sides
Chef Julie has spoken! I narrowed the Mommy Dish Side Dish Slut contest down to the final four, but simply couldn’t pick a Head ‘Ho (uh, winner). It was like choosing children (I am so thankful for all of you). Told … Continue reading
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Side Dish Slut
I am a side dish slut. It’s one reason why my husband fell in love with me. Let me explain. When Scott and I first started dating, he was on his very best behavior…opening my car door every time, gushing … Continue reading
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Decoding Facebook for Mommies
Ashley is on her second divorce, a la Kim Kardashian. And both of her relationships didn’t even last 72 days. Don’t call the cops…they were only legal on Facebook. I received a flurry of emails from loved ones when Ashley … Continue reading
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Mailbag!
I have received lots of emails lately asking me to dish about various topics. We’ve known each other long enough for you to know I have an opinion on just about everything, huh? Unlike the snail mail I stash in unopened … Continue reading
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The Grinch Who Couldn’t Steal Halloween
Halloween was a trick this year, and I am stuck with lots of treats. Really, a girl who’s still recovering from that intoxicating feeling of having her husband trip on himself to fulfill every pregnancy craving should not be surrounded by … Continue reading
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Superfreak Storm
Once again, I woke up, completely freezing, to the purr of our neighbor’s generator in the middle of the night. My ridiculously spoiled cat with anger management issues was nestled in-between Scott and I in a way that I had … Continue reading
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Takedown, Shakedown, You’re Busted!
Alex is an American bad a$$. Don’t be fooled by his disarmingly charming smile, his signature dimples, his angelic voice crooning hello on repeat, his willingness to share. If you’re pint-sized, he will take you down. Consider yourself warned. Hey, … Continue reading
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Fifteen Minute Rule
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I am no bible preaching Mommy–far, far (really, really far) from it–but this rule is one I adore. There’s signage all over my doctor’s office threatening patients in nice … Continue reading
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