I’ve been meaning to post these a while back, but I figure since Mother’s Day is coming up (hint…hint), I figured this would be a timely post! I figured out an easy way for your young’n to help make a legible greeting card for any occasion, and it’s quick! You don’t need any artistic skill whatsoever, […]
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St. Patrick’s Day with a Toddler
Today is St. Patrick’s Day. Mommy loves theme days. A lot. It means cute clothes, fun food ideas, and possibly crafts. This is what I’d envisioned for our St. Patrick’s Day: Roll eyes, snort, guffaw…that didn’t happen.
A Tisket, a Tasket, Bags go in the Basket
In Seattle city limits, plastic bags are ILLEGAL. You go to jail if you are caught smuggling those into a supermarket. Not really. It’s just that stores aren’t allowed to use them any more. There’s no more “Paper or plastic, ma’am?” happening. It’s “Did you bring your bags today?” now. The choices for bagging your […]

5 Reasons I’d Love to be a Kid Again
1. Whenever I’m tired, all I want to do is run. Run like a crazy person. 2. I can eat a bowl full of junk food and feel like a total rock star afterward. 3. Chores are super fun! 4. I don’t need coffee. I’m fueled by 12 hours of sleep and boundless energy. 5. […]
My Milkshake Brings all the Boys to the Yard
“Just get the perfect blend Plus what you have within Then next his eyes will squint…” Read more: Kelis – Milkshake Lyrics | MetroLyrics If those boys were interested in healthy living, and liked chocolate, they’d totally come to my yard for these smoothies. I saw a Dr. Oz once where he added avocado to his […]

One thumb up, plus a middle finger
I was at the pharmacy the other day, toddler sucking her thumb quietly in stroller, when the woman ahead of me in line turned around and exclaimed, “That’s gonna RUIN her teeth! RUIN them!” as she gestured her thumb toward her mouth. Was she telling me to make my 2-year-old stop sucking her thumb right […]
In the Bag: The Diaper Bag Dilemma
With a 17 month-old, I’ve officially been through 4 diaper bags, with 3-4 unofficial options as well. Why? Am I picky? Am I destructive? Am I disorganized? Do I get frantic? Kind of. The thing is, different situations call for different bags. Ladies, you know what I’m talking about! You have your big, multi-purpose handbag […]