Last week, I plugged in my laptop, sat down to write a blog post for you fabulous people, and the damn thing died. With my limited technical knowledge, I diagnosed a problem with the AC adapter. (Since I already tried removing the battery, blowing into it like an old Nintendo game and that didn't work.) … Continue reading How to save mad money by price matching
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Why I, as a wife and mother, care about marriage equality
This week, the ban on same-sex marriage was ruled unconstitutional in my state and same-sex marriage became legal. Naturally, an appeal was quickly made. While many counties are issuing licenses and performing marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples, other counties are denying the licenses and basically saying, “Hold on while we sort this out”, which I … Continue reading Why I, as a wife and mother, care about marriage equality
Bring Back “Bill Nye the Science Guy”!
After LeVar Burton's Reading Rainbow Kickstarter campaign exploded, millennials rejoiced over the resurrection of the educational program they loved. Some speculated about other educational shows of the 90s that should be given another chance. The NPR blog suggested four shows worthy of a resurgence... Gullah Gullah Island (meh) Wishbone (never a fan) Blue's Clues (Hell naw) Where in the World is Carmen … Continue reading Bring Back “Bill Nye the Science Guy”!
An Honest Review of “Bulletproof Coffee” (i.e., putting butter and coconut oil in your coffee)
I love coffee. When I was pregnant, I gave it up. But I'd still indulge in a decaf latte with my husband at our favorite local coffee shop every once in awhile. After I gave birth, I went right back to drinking coffee and I drank a lot of it those first few weeks. When … Continue reading An Honest Review of “Bulletproof Coffee” (i.e., putting butter and coconut oil in your coffee)
Foods of the World Night: Mozambique
In an earlier post, I explained our new family tradition-- Foods of the World Night. We pull a country out of the jar, plan a dinner featuring cuisine of that country, learn more about the country and have fun with it. That's the gist. Daniel pulled out the first country and it was... (((drumroll)))... Mozambique! I … Continue reading Foods of the World Night: Mozambique
What kind of parent could forget a child in a hot car?
I just love summer. Every year, I buy some petunias and zinnias for a pop of color around the house. Every year I forget to water at least one plant and it dies. Every year we spend many nights sitting on the deck, drinking Summer ale and talking about nonsense. Every year we go to … Continue reading What kind of parent could forget a child in a hot car?
Toothpaste color blocks reveal toxic ingredients?
This photo has been floating around my Facebook feed. It's been shared hundreds of thousands of times, so maybe you've seen it too. You may have even shared it yourself. Allegedly, the little blocks on the bottom of toothpaste tubes reveal how toxic the product is. Green: Natural Blue: Natural + Medicine Red: Natural + … Continue reading Toothpaste color blocks reveal toxic ingredients?
Foods of the World Night
Before we had kids, like many couples, my husband and I talked about the things we would do once we had kids. Of course, we were a bit overzealous and a lot of our ideas didn't come to fruition. For example, I didn't can any homegrown vegetables last fall and this fall isn't looking so promising either. … Continue reading Foods of the World Night
Dining discount for well behaved kids?
Over the Mother's Day holiday, one family discovered a $5 "Well Behaved Kids" discount on their check after going out for brunch with their toddler. Apparently Mother's Day is among the top five most dreaded days for restaurant employees and I fear it's possible that serving a family with a well behaved child can be … Continue reading Dining discount for well behaved kids?
Why Moms Give a Crap About Mother’s Day
Every year, I hear at least one person whine about Mother's Day. Ugh. I have to get a card. I have to go buy something. Stupid, commercialized holiday. I have to go visit Mom. I know many kids and spouses who couldn't muster up a crap about Mother's Day. But, I think most mothers really … Continue reading Why Moms Give a Crap About Mother’s Day
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