January 2, 2022 Indoor adventure parks for big kids – even adults Back in the day, there was nothing I loved more than finding new indoor play places for little Xage to explore and wear themself…
December 31, 2021 I want to be classier in 2022 It’s new year’s eve so I am thinking about goals and intentions for the new year. I don’t really do resolutions anymore, because I…
December 29, 2021 Let there be light! These are dark times. Is it any wonder that our family’s top gifts of Christmas 2021 were crazy lights? I always love hearing about…
December 27, 2021 The short life – and afterlife – of Franklin the duckling I’ve written about some bizarre things on this blog before, but this story might take the prize. Once upon a time, there was an…
December 22, 2021 Things never to say again in 2022 Have you ever said you are “just a mom” or “just a _______” (fill in the blank with whatever you do for a living)?…
December 19, 2021 The best – and worst – of advent calendars I sometimes wonder if advent calendars have taken things a hair too far. Back in my day, advent calendars were made of paper and…
December 15, 2021 It took me 20 years to realize that my brother is awesome My brother and I were not terribly good to each other growing up. Ours was not an ideal sibling bond early on. Honestly, we…
December 13, 2021 Fun holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list Are you still shopping for Christmas gifts? It’s okay – this is a judgement-free zone. I am, too. I know they told us to…
December 11, 2021 I found the PERFECT gift for guys this Christmas Do you find men hard to buy holiday gifts for? I do. It’s next to impossible to buy for my beloved hubby! Some years,…
December 9, 2021 Talking to kids about suicide can save a life Suicide is a very heavy topic, but it’s critical that we talk about it – especially with kids. Did you know that, nationwide, suicide…