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(Kind of) Living the Dream, Baby!
I am an unapologetic home cook. I tugged at my Mom’s apron strings as a young girl, eager to mimic her style. And she taught me how to cook, bake, and curse “Mom’s G-d Damn Pie Crust” when it didn’t … Continue reading
Fake It ‘Til You Make It
I am a firm believer in the mantra “Fake It ‘Til You Make It.” I once bought a designer handbag to help me land a job worthy of paying for it, am able to artfully apply mascara to appear as … Continue reading
Mommy Maven
Mommy Maven. Every Mommy needs at least one. Maven is derived from the Yiddish word mevin, which means understanding. Tell me, do you know of a Mommy who doesn’t need an empathetic friend who lets her brag about her baby and … Continue reading
Baby Bieber Fever
I am already grappling with Bieber backlash at the thought of taking my baby boy in for his first haircut. I get that Justin Bieber’s recent buzz-cut made him lose a gazillion Twitter followers as teenage girls simultaneously burst into tears, but … Continue reading
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Better Late Than Never
We had a baby naming ceremony for Alex today. According to Jewish custom, we were supposed to host it on his eighth day of life. We’re 9 months and 23 days late. But who’s counting? I am a bad, bad … Continue reading
An Open Letter to my Pregnant BFF, Part Two
Your April Fools Day due date is pretty much tomorrow. No joke. If your baby girl is like you, she’s giggling in anticipation of making her big debut, and she’s going to ensure it’s unforgettable. I, for one, hope she’s like … Continue reading
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Yum-o!
I’ve got a girl crush on Rachael Ray. There, I said it. A girl crush, of course, is defined as feelings of admiration and adoration a girl has for another girl, without wanting to shag said girl. And that’s exactly … Continue reading
Superbowl Swap!
So, what did you dish out to please your crowd today? Yeah, there’s a big game on, but we all know food takes center-stage no matter what you’re rooting for–the Packers, the Steelers, or the $3 million dollar commercials. Home cooks need … Continue reading
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The Big Winter Needs The Big Soup
What’s The Big Story? The Big Winter, at least where I live. In Mommyland, it’s already referred to as The Big Mess, on par with the stuck on gunk deep in the crevices of a baby’s high chair. One of … Continue reading
An Open Letter to My Pregnant BFF
Do you believe in arranged marriages? I don’t, but I already offered up my little prince to my best friend’s princess-to-be at her baby shower today. She’s that important to me. We discovered we both have the same first and middle names … Continue reading
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