Category Archives: Mommy

Eat It?

So what’s your strategy when it comes to eating during this time of year? Are you conscious of counting calories or unconscious from inhaling them? Inquiring minds want to know. Me? I am mainly passed out on the floor with … Continue reading

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Top Five Gifts for Overtired Mommies

It’s beginning to look a lot like…Christmas. Hanukkah. Kwanzaa. No matter what you celebrate, time is not on your side. Sorry if I am slapping you in the face with the reality that the holidays are creeping up on us … Continue reading

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Yo, Alex! We Did It!

You know that scene in “Rocky” where he triumphantly runs up the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art? Or the one in “Rocky IV” where he does sit-ups hanging from the rafters without breaking a sweat because he’s so … Continue reading

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Dada?

Scene: a waiting room. A forty-something-year-old man sits across from me to stroke his ego with some signature smooth talk (why me–the woman with a squirmy toddler, rockin’ C-section pouch, and noticeable wedding rings–I have no clue). In the time … 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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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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Trick or Treat?

‘Tis the Season. Haven’t you heard? I was feeling pretty good about myself at the mall today, starting my search for an insanely cute Halloween costume for Alex 27 days early. In the past, I’ve relied on the holy trinity … Continue reading

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Naptime Frenzy

Am I the only one who feels positively frantic during naptime? I have a 1-2 hour window (depending on the unpredictability of you know who) and 10-12 hours of work.  Do I tackle my dirty kitchen post rockin’ Rosh Hashana … Continue reading

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