Firewalking has been around for centuries. It’s often used as a rite of passage testing a person’s strength and courage, or sometimes with religious ties as a testament to the power of one’s faith. I even have several friends who have taken a walk across hot coals, and although I’ve never done it myself, I have totally […]
21 February 2014 
Trifecta of Tattling
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Yesterday, while the kids were at school, I went to pillage sort the their Valentine’s Day candy. Any sort of organizing that may result in their belongings being thrown out is always best done when they’re not at home. I also prefer to eat their candy slowly so I can savor it, as opposed to […]
9 February 2014 
Barbie, you’ve got to be sh*tting me.
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This week I joined the Barbie Hate Train, but the reason probably isn’t what you’d think. I’m not saying that I don’t agree with the usual reasons that people take offense to the doll that whose target demographic is little girls ages 3-12 years old. The usual of course being that Barbie gives impressionable young […]
2 February 2014 
How Parenting has prepared me for a Zombie Apocalypse
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I’ve been a mother for almost nine years now, and my parental experiences have taught me a number of new life skills. Most recently, I shared 10 jobs that I’m now qualified for since becoming a parent. That’s right, I’m qualified for a number of new careers from hostage negotiator to house elf, thanks to […]
31 January 2014 
7 Shades of Pale
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I realized this morning, when the third person in just over a week asked if I was feeling okay, that I’ve hit the peak of my winter paleness. Having been out of the sun since October, my skin has now lost any and all of that sun kissed look. So how pale am I? Let […]
26 January 2014 
When a bad gift comes back to haunt you
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My husband took one too many jabs to the ribs, and decided he’d rest easier sleeping – and snoring – down on the couch one night not long after Christmas. The bedroom fell silent, and aside from the occasional soft sigh from the dog readjusting himself on his bed, there were no noises to be […]
16 January 2014 
30 Bad Valentine’s Day Gifts for 2014
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Some people have a really hard time buying good Valentine’s Day gifts. In most cases, the givers may simply be misguided, perhaps as the result of clever marketing; but whatever the case, there are some really awful gifts geared towards Valentine’s Day. Some givers also tire of the safe, typical gifts of flowers, candy, or […]
13 January 2014 
10 Jobs I’m now qualified for since I added ‘Parenting’ to my resume.
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Although I’ve been home with my kids for the last 5 years, I have never thought of my situation as a permanent break from the workforce. Don’t get me wrong; I have no regrets with my current at home position at all, in fact I love being able to be here at this stage in […]
7 January 2014 
What to do if you find yourself in a polar vortex
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My kids are off of school today due to the extreme temperatures, and since apparently my suggestions for the kid’s activities weren’t appealing enough to my six year old, he started throwing out his own like, “Let’s go to the park! I bet it won’t even be crowded!” Yeah, no. It’s not just cold out […]
