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Quarantined with mice: We’re all doing the best we can.

In our new normal, dough is the new sign of wealth. Not the green kin…

The Raring 20’s: What joy will you create this decade?

Every year I like to think of a slogan to encapsulate my vision for t…

Politically incorrect family April Fool's pranks

In my household, we take our holidays pretty seriously. For Hallowee…

Go Team! Why cheering for others raises your own game

I was not the star kid on my soccer team. Shocker, I know, consideri…

The Fun Mom

Around here, Mom gets a bum rap. Dad is the fun one, doing all the ti…

Teach Kids Gratitude and (Maybe) Someday They'll Thank You

We’ve nicknamed my daughter “Ms. More” because, since the day she wa…

Ducking the Mamarazzi

Whenever an old high school chum sends me a friend request, I run to …

Your Kid Sucks. So Shut Up.

There is some kind of Newtonian law that the more a kid sucks at a sp…

REALLY Creative Ways to Show Mom Love

Because I am such a big deal (insert laughing noises here) the folks …

The Art of I Don't Care

Yesterday I was sitting in the dentist chair, mouth splayed open lik…

Forget the Resolutions and Have an Attitude Adjustment Instead

Let’s all resolve to stop whining and start thinking positive before…

Passing the Baton

I’ve been running for a longer time than I have the brain cells to re…

Eviction Notice to My Kids

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The Fun Mom

Around here, Mom gets a bum rap. Dad is the fun one, doing all the ti…

Big Mother is Watching

Some people volunteer for their child’s school because they are natu…

Sorry, Mom – (I Didn't Know What a Pain I Was)

Motherhood can be a thankless job, full of headaches and hair pulling…

The 'That Won't Be Us" Illusion

My older brother called the other day to invite us to a little get-to…

What the PARCC Taught Me

The End of Days is upon us. The Rapture. Judgment Day. Also known as…

Elfin' Magic

I was nestled all snug in my bed again last night, about to drift of…

Mom's Out of Order

You know it's going to be a bad day when a nagging injury wakes …