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On Being Late

April 14, 2015

I don’t remember my high school curfew, but I know I was late a lot. Sometimes I didn't make it home until sunrise. My dad no longer lived with us and I figured out ways to work around my mom. I feel … [Read more...] about On Being Late

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4 New Games For Your Kids

March 27, 2015

Are your kids sick of playing School? Are they done fighting over who gets to be the dog when they play House? Are you scared for them to play Doctor? Sounds like it's time to step up the game options … [Read more...] about 4 New Games For Your Kids

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For Those Considering Adoption

November 18, 2014

Some people believe it's a primal instinct for women to want to be pregnant. Not me. I never felt the urge to be pregnant and the thought of giving birth terrified me. Our plan was to have one and … [Read more...] about For Those Considering Adoption

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My Daughter: “Scamerella”

October 5, 2014

My daughter, F,  is 7 years old and she is a bit of a "scammer." Scamming, if you’re not familiar, is a lot like lying but it’s done in a way that isn’t as obvious, or at least it’s not meant to … [Read more...] about My Daughter: “Scamerella”

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When Karma Shows Up At An Eminem Concert

August 28, 2014

My 7 year old daughter, F, got stung by a bee. The story goes that the bee was buzzing around her but she stayed really still and he left. But then he came back. She says he came back and hid … [Read more...] about When Karma Shows Up At An Eminem Concert

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Mailbag Monday! Anti-Semitism, Restaurant Meltdowns & Masturbation

August 4, 2014

It’s “Mailbag Monday!” Below are some of the topics/questions that were sent in and up for discussion this week. Feel free to agree, disagree, add on, whatever you want. Here we … [Read more...] about Mailbag Monday! Anti-Semitism, Restaurant Meltdowns & Masturbation

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Do you know what movie this is from?

July 28, 2014

This past week I got together with Danielle Herzog, and she came up with a game for us. Danielle Herzog is the blogger behind Martinis and Minivans. It's a blog for anyone who has ever needed a … [Read more...] about Do you know what movie this is from?

Filed Under: Parenthood & Parenting Tips, Sum Of This, Sum Of That

You’re Not Alone (VIII)

July 1, 2014

I’m not saying these are all about me. I’m just saying if you feel the same, or you have done it too, you’re not alone. You’re not alone if… 1. When you try to use your DVD or TV, you have to say … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone (VIII)

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“My Writing Process” Blog Roll Tour

June 17, 2014

When Kay Bratt, the child advocate and highly acclaimed author, asked me if I wanted to do a “Blog Roll,” of course I agreed. I had no idea what she was talking about, but I was honored that she … [Read more...] about “My Writing Process” Blog Roll Tour

Filed Under: Adoption, Parenthood & Parenting Tips

What To Do When You’re Just Totally Losing It At The End Of The School Year

June 15, 2014

The end of the school year is a crazy time of recitals, parties and graduations, and with those events come times, dates and rules. For me, it all got very overwhelming. I couldn't get it together to … [Read more...] about What To Do When You’re Just Totally Losing It At The End Of The School Year

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