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Monthly Archives: December 2013
Kindergarten Kids – The Great Cleanup
Problem: Santa came and left a humongous mess in your house. Wrapping toys, boxes all around. It’s overwhelming, and PS your kids do not want to help you tidy it up. Welp, too bad, amirite? Solution: First, come to grips with the fact that … Continue reading
No one likes wax beans, generic Kraft Dinner, and apple beverage
This post comes from a good friend of mine, Ani Perrault. She wrote it years ago, and I read it then. I reread it every year. Why? It is, quite simply, the best thing I’ve ever seen on the internet. … Continue reading
There’s Only One Rule for Being a Human in 2014
I’m not big on lists of rules. In fact, since I errantly read “The Rules” when I was a young teenager, I’ve pretty much hated them with a passion. This year’s list is no exception. So, before I get into it … Continue reading
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Tagged 24 rules for being a lady, chelsea fagan, feminism, thought catalogue, women
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Moment of the Week – Gingerbread House
This year, my girls were dexterous and calm enough for us to attempt a gingerbread house. I’m glad we did.
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Tagged children, christmas, gingerbread house, holidays, kids, parenting
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Take Care of Yourself – My Weekly Plan to Stop Feeling Like Crap
Problem: You feel like crap all the time. Whether you’re tired, lethargic, sore, have pains in your stomach/head/neck, or just feel icky, it’s definitely a thing. For me, it’s all of those things. When the kids were infants, I had … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Pope Francis
Hey there, Pope Francis, I’m not sure how I’m supposed to address you, so forgive the informality. It’s been quite a while since I Catholicked. I’m a bit rusty on the when-to-kneel part right now. But that’s what I wanted … Continue reading
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Tagged catholicism, church, faith, parenting, pope francis, religion
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Tales of an Unlikely Mother 