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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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Thank You

When I became a stay-at-home Mommy with a freelance twist I started talking to myself. A lot. Where did I put the freaking baby monitor? When did I become the resident maid? No matter how hard I try I simply … Continue reading

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I Hate Cancer

We now interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to talk about cancer. Have I told you lately how much I hate it? The world is in collective mourning over the loss of Apple’s revolutionary co-founder Steve Jobs, a true visionary who … 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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