Oh, I had planned to write up a detailed list of all the various places my words were being flung this week- but NO MORE. For you see, I think my “to do” list for the week would be far more entertaining to read: Things I Had Planned To Do Before Monday Afternoon Struck: Do maybe four loads of laundry. Drive to preschool. Drive back home. Drive to preschool. Drive back home. Finish some articles for folks who said out {Read More}
Healthier Party Food, Especially for the Kiddos
May 13, 2014 By 4 Comments
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Marks & Spencer. Thanks for these great party-planning ideas! *** Finding the perfect balance between giving our kids what they want, and keeping things healthy Doesn’t it feel like parents don’t know when to quit sometimes? The simplest of birthday parties are becoming more extravagant, with studies by GigMasters.com showing that 14% of parents will spend over $1,000 on their kids’ parties. 25% of parents believe that “the more extravagant, the better” is the way to {Read More}
Mother’s Day Makes Me Feel Feelings (Of Laziness).
May 12, 2014 By 6 Comments
Yesterday was such a good day. Thanks to P.J. and that trio of kidlets, the day approached Little Kid Birthday status. (And around here, we take things like that oh-so seriously.) Part of what made it so spectacular was the expectation of household laziness. At least on my part. (I realize how rare and Not The Case this is for many Mamas I know and love- so I appreciate it all the more.) Aside from a jaunt to my favorite {Read More}
#MyMondayMorning With Mommy Shorts & Allstate!
May 8, 2014 By 6 Comments
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Mommy Shorts Monday Series sponsored by Allstate- but all thoughts, opinions, and banana chunks are my own. *** Friends, my morning routine is straight glam. (She says while wiping a piece of banana from her forehead.) And I swear to all that is ironed or organic- if one more person asks me if I’m wearing workout yoga pants or staying in the house yoga pants I’ll angrily chase them down {Read More}
Listen To Your Mother (In Chicago). ‘Cause She’s Usually Right.
May 8, 2014 By 17 Comments
Even though I cannot wait to see (and have you all see) the magnificent photos of Chicago’s Listen To Your Mother show (courtesy of the mucho talented Brandi Lee of Balee Images and her supra-fabulous cohort Elizabeth Rago), I’m gonna make do with some spiffy little cell phones to help with my recap. Brace yourself, they’re stunning[ly small]. So. The day was a whirlwind of rehearse, gawk at each other, pretend one’s stilettos weren’t breaking oneself, rehearse, eat some positively cracktacular {Read More}
A Round Up. And Ice Cream. And Excuses.
May 7, 2014 By 2 Comments
Yes. I know I said I’d post on Tuesday about the crazy awesomeness which was Sunday’s performance BUT, I’m here to tell you that self-permissive tap outs are a thing. I gave myself a teenser bit of a break on Monday and Tuesday. I mean, not with the cooking, cleaning, child-cartin’, or contractual writing…but the rest? Oh yes. Slacktitude was (kinda) achieved. And the full recap of the Chicago Listen To Your Mother Show will come tomorrow. (For realsies.) ‘Cause it was {Read More}
The News Is There Ain’t No News…
May 5, 2014 By 6 Comments
…A.K.A., my Monday post is going up tomorrow. (That’s right, I posted to say that I wouldn’t be posting.) In the meantime, check out my view from yesterday…
You’re Doing Okay, Mom. (Here’s Proof.)
May 4, 2014 By 18 Comments
Disclosure: I’m thrilled to be working with JOHNSON’S Baby and The Motherhood on this fabulous campaign- but, as you probably know by know, all thoughts and opinions are my own. *** Ready for this one? Ready? (Spoiler: You are not ready for the amount of Feels you’re about to experience. If you’re me, that is. And I realize that so few of you are. But regardless. This:) How did they know? How did JOHNSON’S know that- oh- every so often, I {Read More}
