The Evolution of My Hair: Throughout my teens and 20’s, my hair was my favorite accessory. I styled it for hours on end. Crimped and spiral-curled to perfection. Then well sprayed with Aqua Net, for a night out. Can you tell I grew up in the `80’s? My big hair was a thing of…
Category: LAUGHTER
“You’re The Meanest Mom In The World!”
Moms, I have a question for you… Have you ever been called “the meanest mom in the whole world”? If your answer is “no”, consider yourself lucky. But I have to tell you… it’s probably coming. If you’re like me (and most moms), and your answer is “yes”, well then, welcome to the club. According…
Why I Don’t Answer The Phone
Friends and family sometime complain that I never answer my phone. There is a very simple reason why. The short answer: BECAUSE I HAVE CHILDREN. The long answer: BECAUSE I HAVE CHILDREN! Read this mom’s explanation. I love it because I feel the same. She summed it up perfectly. Don’t expect me to answer the phone…
Seriously, Just Go The F**k To Sleep
HONEST PARENTING MOMENT: Most kids haven’t yet learned the full value of sleep. The important preciousness of catching your much needed zzzzzzz’s. So kids fight against going to sleep. Every single night. I admit, I struggle with bedtime. I am home alone every evening with my kids and each night feels like the movie, “Groundhog Day”….
The True Meaning Of The Holidays
Happy Hannukah, Merry Christmas, Joyous Kwanza… However you celebrate the holidays, I wish you the happiest holiday with your family and friends! I remember one holiday season, a very long time ago. I was driving out of the local mall’s parking lot on December 23rd. Yes, too late to worry about shopping. I have since…
16 Fun PG-Rated Ideas For Your Elf On The Shelf
Holiday season is officially here. Which means if you have children, your ELF has returned! We’ve had an elf for the past 8 years. “Snowflake“. Named by my daughter when she was 2. Last year I lost Snowflake. I completely forgot where I had hidden him after the previous Christmas. I hunted and searched and just…
Jimmy Fallon’s Water War With Jake Gyllenhaal
It’s a simple, and fun concept. Pick a card game… Go Fish – Old Maid – War Play one of those card games with a friend and add water to the face. The result is absolutely hilarious. Here’s a video to put a smile on your face today. I’m still laughing. (Courtesy: YouTube) Which games…
Is “Guarding The Bathroom Door” A Chore Worthy Of Payment?
I had a rare moment of privacy in the bathroom this morning. Rare because I was alone in a bathroom, for the first time in probably 9 years. Between the kids, the dogs, the cat, and the husband… I am never alone. My peace and quiet lasted only a minute though, interrupted by an urgent…
How My TV Is Torturing Me. Hint: “Watch Me Whip / Watch Me Nae Nae”
I am being tortured by my television. In my own house. Tortured how, you might ask? By “Whipping” and “Nae, Nae’ing”. (Honestly, I’m not even sure what a Nae Nae is – I feel old). I am sure I am not the only one totally sick of hearing the Silentó song called “Watch Me (Whip/Nae…
Selling a House Is No Easy Task For a Parent
Parents have many obstacles to overcome while traveling the crazy road of parenthood. One of my obstacles was when we put our house up for sale. My obstacle was… my family. Attempting to move from New Jersey to Connecticut, our first step was to put our NJ house up for sale. At the time, I had…