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How to rock daylight saving time this fall

First off, I’m having a super hard time dropping the “S” from this twice-annual event. It’s been “daylight savings time” my whole life. Kinda like how “February” doesn’t actually have an “R,” whereas, “Washington” does. Not kidding on that one...

It’s time to break the silence and talk about miscarriage

The first time I heard the date it was such a joyous and unexpected surprise. Two years of waiting was rewarded with the words, “Your due date should be November 24th. Congratulations! I’m going to count this as one of...

Why you need the flu shot. Especially if you’re pregnant.

My sister was premature. Because my mom got the flu. Not only was she premature, her lungs weren’t fully developed. And they collapsed. I was 10 at the time and terrified. Waiting at my Nanna’s house with my little brother...

3 questions you should totally ponder during the pandemic

Life is busy and chaotic, right? Ain’t no one got time to think about fancy things, like balance and yearning and vision. Especially during this time of pandemic. When you’re basically just trying to hold your shit together from one...

Why you need PEANUT BUTTER TUESDAY in your life

Stick with me here. Peanut butter is a loaded phrase these days. Some of my best friends are managing peanut allergies and it is NO JOKE. So think of PEANUT BUTTER as a proxy for YOUR KID’S FAVORITE (healthy-ish) FOOD....

Why a potty mouth does you good

Whenever I drop “holy shit!” during normal conversation, my husband laughs at me. He says he’ll do the same thing if I start speaking jive or suddenly morph into a discussion on the relativity of time. It’s obviously not my...

Time for a little fun at the lady-doctor

Here's how to make that annual exam a little more fun...After you've been pregnant, when everyone and their freaking mother sees your junk, going to the lady-doctor now for a 5-minute invasion is way easier than any other doctor visit.

How to teach your kid to share

I’m a recovering share-addict. My apologies to all the kids I’ve nagged to death til they shared with my boys. Like the kid across the street with the most awesome toys ever. This post includes affiliate links for your convenience....

Miracle baby turned TWO

How is it possible that this sweet little guy is TWO already?! To celebrate, he enjoyed popsicles at daycare, toy airplanes with daddy, and birthday brownies at the lake with Mimi and Poppa. I actually have TWO miracle babies. And...

The first time I met a real, live TEST TUBE baby

I vividly remember when I met her. I was 20 and it was a perfect, blue-sky day. My friend Liz introduced me to Amy, a gorgeous, red-head who could not stop smiling. She laughed easily. She was delightful. I was...

Here’s why you might need to pay the TUTOR TAX this year

Are you hiring a tutor (because: remote learning)? Definitely consult a tax expert. Unless you wanna pay under the table and call it a day.

How to entertain your kiddos when you’re under quarantine

I GOT THE J&J VACCINE!! Which means I can crawl out of the hermit hole I’ve been hiding in for the past 12 months. It’s not really that easy. Getting the vaccine doesn’t suddenly make the virus disappear. It doesn’t...

How I persevered over the mean girls

That day in 8th grade is forever etched in my memory. Here are 5 lessons from dealing with mean girls. I'm stronger than I look. You are, too.

The freedom of a good vomit session

I implore you to keep reading. I promise this won’t get gross. And I’ll spare you a picture. It’s stomach-bug season. That’s sort-of like Passover (I’m no expert, I’m not Jewish), where the Angel of Death moves from house to...