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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
