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Puttin’ the MY Back in Mommy
All moms need some time to recharge those batteries. Here’s how I ended up choosing the perfect birthday and Mother’s Day gift.
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Why Would They Want to Do That?!
It’s a bit frustrating that I can’t celebrate my successes and failures with my friends and family. They simply don’t understand the social media culture.
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Joss Whedon and Strong Female Protagonists
It would never cross my mind to ask Joss Whedon why he writes such strong female characters, but apparently I’m not the norm. See what he answers… and answers… and answers.
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If You Can’t Find It on Google, It Doesn’t Exist
The day has come where people honestly believe that if you can’t find it on Wikipedia or Google, it doesn’t exist. I suspect that most of my readers know this already, but for those that don’t…
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Day Care Drama
We got notice two weeks ago that our day care is closing. We had only been there for a couple of months, so I wasn’t really prepared for the emotional tailspin that occurred. This is going on my list of “Things Nobody Tells You” about being a parent!
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True Feminism
What is feminism? Is it global activism? Fiery speeches? Rallies? In my world, feminism is simply good parenting.
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You are NOT the Fun Police
What do you do when you spend more than $150 for a special treat as a family and your kids decide that they hate it? Go out for pizza, of course. Learn to see the opportunities for fun wherever you go.
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Birthday Party Dilemma
When did birthday parties become such a costly proposition? When we were younger, it was just a group of friends hanging out and eating cake. Now it seems you need a second mortgage to pay for the latest and greatest play space affair!
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Valentines, Let’s Reclaim the Day!
Do you believe that Valentine’s Day is a made-up holiday designed to steal your money and stress your relationships? Do you refuse to celebrate each year? Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about flowers and gifts and restaurant reservations. Reclaim the day as a day of love without all of the “stuff.” It’s a…