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A Lapse in Judgment...I Think Not!!

New family member! Not everyone is super excited about our new furry friend!

The Gift of Giving

My mother always taught me it's better to give than to receive. I'm sure your mom taught you that one as well. But just how much of yourself have you given this week?

Crazy Fall Schedules

The squirrels in our neighborhood are on some kind of crazy rant. Fall causes me to scamper around like a crazed squirrel too.

School Lunch Ideas

My kids are spoiled. They'll tell you their grade school has the best hot lunches!

The Company Huddle

According to a new survey, company meetings are most people’s least favorite part of the work day.

Teaching Kids It's OK To Lose

How do I teach my 8-year-old son that he doesn't have to be the best and to play even if he's not good at it?

I Want to Be a Super Mom When I Grow Up

Mommy guilt is a curse that can rob us of the precious few years we have when our children are young.

Energy is everything

Now that I'm trying to manage motherhood, a career and our home, I'm realizing energy is everything.

Apple Juice and Arsenic...Really?!

The debate over the levels of arsenic in apple juice! Who is right and is it worth all the fuss?

Missing Mommy

So...after a few months on the job, I just learned that my three-old year has been crying for me every single morning!

Goodbye Bookstores?

It's a little sad to see our favorite bookstore go out of business! Borders bookstore was a favorite spot for my kids when they were little.

HPV and Vaccines

It's a hot-button issue these days: HPV and the push to vaccinate our children against contracting the more than 40 strains that fall under the umbrella of these sexually-transmitted diseases.

Transition into the Real World

College is over...now what? I don’t remember taking “Intro to the Real World” my last semester of school.

Too Many Irons in the Fire

Learning to balance commitments. How do you say "no"!? I don’t want to be "super mom" I just desire to be a "great mom."

Making THIS Mom's Life Easier

This year I am ORGANIZED. And it's all thanks to this website you're on right now.

Outgrowing Maternity Clothes

It seems to me that clothes for pregnant women should last through the pregnancy.

Did I miss the book on that?

I consider parenting a roller coaster! Raising a 3-year-old. Why didn't anyone warn me about this stage?

How's the Weather?

Weather is no longer just an icebreaker for casual conversation. Hurricane Katrina taught me to prepare for the worst during fair weather.

What's a Mommy to DO?

Terrible Twos. They tell you to get ready. Temper tantrums, defiant behavior, pushing boundaries, etc. Well those Terrible Twos ain't got nothin' on the Tyrannical Threes.

Where Has the Time Gone?

I can’t believe my little Zoe Faith is five months old today! I know it sounds cliche, but seriously, where has the time gone?

Perfection

Since my son was diagnosed with ADHD/ODD I have done everything a mom can do. Why then, knowing what I know, do I deviate from the norm and then expect perfection and immediate compliance from him?

Christmas in August

It’s over one hundred degrees outside. In the middle of this heat wave I am obsessing about Christmas.

Frank the Bad Crab

Lily's run-in with a crab. A balance between being cautious and fearful.

Defendant Mom

Did you see the story about the two adult children who sued their mother for emotional distress?

Moms vs. Supermoms

Here we go again! The latest study revealed in a Time magazine article shows that working moms who believe in balance between home and office are at greater risk for depression!