What Do Scary Mommy And Gestational Diabetes Have In Common?
ME! I’m on Scary Mommy for the first time today talking about what an ass I made of myself at the doctor’s office the first time I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and why no one else needs to...
View Article5 Reasons Why Salted Caramel Is Even More Asinine Than Pumpkin Spice
There are a few things that define fall for me: crisp days, vibrant leaves, corn mazes and people making fun of the pumpkin spice craze. It used to be that people would delight in the discovery of a...
View ArticleFootwear Road Kill – Origins and Implications
While I’ve never seen someone in the act of releasing their shoe into the wild, I’ve seen enough sneaker and boot remnants to know that it’s a real problem. Every piece of footwear discarded along a...
View ArticleQuiz: Which Christmas Movie Mom Are You?
At this joyous time of year, many things are top of mind in terms of importance: family, giving, and kindness to name a few. If you’re a mom, you probably have a few other things on your mind like...
View ArticleMy Christmas Story About Laughing In Church…At The Wrong Time
Have you ever laughed at an inappropriate time? I think we all have. One of my most memorable was in 5th grade with my best friend…in church…at Christmas. Please click over to Mamalode to read the...
View ArticleMy Name Is Susan And I Like Going To People’s Houses To Buy Stuff
No, I am not talking about garage sales or illegal items. Like the rest of the free world, I read 2 posts about the various sides of the multi-level marketing parties yesterday — you know, the Pampered...
View Article5 Strategies For Watching Live TV (Just Like In The 1980s)
A while ago my family got rid of cable. I wrote about it on Cut Cable Today if you want all the details, but basically the DVR queue was stressing me out and we never had enough time to watch...
View ArticlePantry Organization Labels For People Who Shun Printables
We are moving in a few months…yet again, and it has me wanting to organize and streamline everything in an effort to not have to move as much stuff. As part of my nomadic nesting, I busted out my...
View ArticleHow Do You Tell Your Kids That You Were Married To Someone Else Before?
I’m a planner. I plan the meals for the week on Sunday. I make packing lists days in advance of trips and even break them down by when I will pack the items (night before, morning of etc.). I have...
View Article7 Reasons You Won’t Get Full Credit For Your Greek Yogurt Consumption
While I manage to sneak it in here and there, I can’t get past the fact that Greek yogurt is not, well…good. Though I do find creative ways to consume it once in a while (pumpkin smoothie), the true GY...
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