When it comes to my hair I can be something of a plain Jane. Boring, boring, blah! I have worn my hair long forever! It’s usually in a ponytail. My idea of a hair cut is a bang. Yes, I know, exciting! I have been trying to pull myself out of this rut lately. I […] Read more…
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Things I Can’t Say
There is nothing like becoming a parent to make you take a closer look at yourself. It’s like holding up a mirror and seeing all of your flaws crystal clear. I’ve found that I pay more attention to what I do AND what I say! Some things that were totally harmless before don’t seem OK […] Read more…
No Buts About It
For me, motherhood came with a lot of questions. What is labor really like? How does breastfeeding work? How am I supposed to function with no sleep? I’ve learned along the way that some things you just have to figure out for yourself. Everybody is different and so are their experiences. That being said, I’ve […] Read more…
One and Done?
There’s an argument going on these days about how many kids to have. Some say the more the merrier. Others say one and done! What you decide to do is obviously up to you. For me, I think that having two kids is ideal – that’s just for me. As an only child, I thought […] Read more…
Working Mom Blues
Working Mom Top 8 (because top 10’s are so last year :)) 1 – don’t be jealous of SAHM peeps they have their challenges too. You’re not competing you’re actually on the same team 2 – mommy guilt sucks! Know it and find some way to deal with it 3 – when you are with […] Read more…
Feed the Baby!
It’s a common topic among mommy peeps. The baby weight! I think that’s the most common thing I hear about when people talk about pregnancy and being a mommy. People want their pre-baby body back. I admit, I am one of them. I thankfully lost all the extra weight I had gained but I think […] Read more…
40 Before 40 No. 9
I have never claimed to be the best cook. I’ve set off a few smoke alarms in my day. The whole point of cooking for me, is to eat. I really only cook because I know we have to eat. I don’t really enjoy cooking. I wish I did though. I can watch the Cooking […] Read more…
He’s Having a Baby
Let me just throw a couple of words out there and you tell me if any on them ring a bell. Ready? Daddymoon, man shower, dadchelor parties – do any of these sound familiar to you? No? Me either. Apparently it’s a new trend catching on with daddy-to-be’s all over. It’s like some new rite […] Read more…
Don’t Kiss That Baby!!!
To kiss or not to kiss? That’s the question I have for you. I was browsing a few mommy sites not too long ago and came across a topic that stuck with me. The post was by the mom of a little girl. She posed the question of kissing your child on the lips. Is […] Read more…
The Baby Ban
“We feel that [our restaurant] is not a place for young children,” the owner, Mike Vuick, said to customers in an e-mail. “Their volume can’t be controlled and many, many times, they have disturbed other customers.” – from mommytracked.com These are the words of the owner of McDain restaurant in Pennsylvania. He has apparently had […] Read more…
