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My kids. THEY. ARE. MY. KIDS.
If I could start and end this post with that fragmented sentence, and know you would understand what in the world I was talking about, then I would. But...
Have You Talked About Your Sex Life Lately?
Have you talked to your partner about sex recently? I'm not talking about just a simple, "Hey do you want to have sex tonight?" kind of talk, but rather an intimate conversation about how...
Hey Strong Friend, I See You
I see you. You cannot hide. I see you so clearly because we both have so much in common. We are independent women. We are stoic. We are strong friends.
Dearest strong friend, it's ok...
What One Special Needs Mom Wants You to Know
I am a special needs mom. I never knew that was going to be my path. I thought that is what happened to “other” people.
You know the ones - you are at the grocery...
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do {When You’re Dumped by a Friend!}
A few years ago, I had a budding new-ish friendship with a co-worker turned friend. We had only been friends for about two years but I really thought I had made a friend for...
I’m a Girl Mom and I Have Body Image Issues
I’ve never admitted this, but for much of my pregnancy, I silently hoped I was having a boy. In fact, the prospect of having a daughter was too scary a thought for my mind...
Miscarriage: The Unnecessary Elephant in the Room
There doesn’t seem to be enough wine in my kitchen to write this post. I have had several ideas for other topics, but kept coming back to this one, as desperate as I was...
The Unspoken Pelvic Floor: Physical Therapy
You know when you blow up a balloon, don’t tie it, and release it so it bounces erratically through the air with that very distinct and loud sound? Now imagine that coming out of...
Mother’s Day: My First Without My Mom
I remember walking through the drug store with my eldest kiddo looking for my favorite shampoo when it caught me totally off guard. If I had known, or been prepared about my reaction, maybe...
Anxiety & Depression: From a Spouse’s Perspective
Anxiety and depression. These two diseases affect countless people but so many suffer silently. Our culture seems to have a stigma surrounding mental health and few people are willing to talk openly about their...
How To Host ‘Turkey Day’ If You Have A Guest Who Doesn’t Eat Meat...
Do you have a vegan or vegetarian person joining you at your Thanksgiving feast? If you don’t practice these diets yourself, you may be left wondering what to prepare. Well, don’t worry! Here are...
3 Tips for Less Scary Halloween Treats
Getting kids to eat healthy can be a challenge on Halloween and throughout the upcoming holiday season because there are so many tempting sweets around. Since you probably won’t be able to totally banish...
Breakfast Fun for Back-to-Schoolers
Going back to school can be a bummer after weeks of summertime fun, so I want to offer a few playful breakfast ideas.
In addition to being fun, they are quick to prepare and...
How to Save Money on Cable and Internet without the Hassle
Avoid ‘Cable Customer Service Purgatory’ and learn from one of the BillBusters experts on how to cut your bill by as much as 720 a year!
“The simple tip: Use Amanda and avoid the hassle...