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• The Artist in Our Family…

  

  It’s an awesome moment in parenting when your child can draw things that you can actually identify. For years I have been saying, “Uhm…how about you tell me... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Inside the Blogger’s Studio: Life As I See It

  

  Welcome Life As I See It- we’re happy to have you Inside the Blogger’s Studio! This series is a way to get to know other bloggers, while also getting a glimpse... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Why My Father Rocks…

  

  When we are parents of young children, we tend to focus on our spouses on Father’s Day – the father of our children. And as much as I love the hubby, and I do... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Facebook Posts from the Week…

  

  So a few of my Facebook followers said that I should write a collection of my Facebook posts from the week and put them in a blog post for readers who don’t... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Come Visit Me Today on MAMALODE!

  

  Such an exciting day today. I’m over at Mamalode! If you don’t know about Mamalode, let me tell ya, it’s an awesome site with such great writing that I’m blown... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• I Hate Dinnertime. There, I Said It.

  When I was pregnant with my first child, I used to fantasize about family dinners. You know, those dinners like The Cosby Show where everyone goes around the... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Guest Post by Myndee from Random Myn: Life in a Boy/girl Home…

  

  “Those are girl glasses.” said the little boy from the pool. My son, sporting his sister’s hot-pink and rhinestone sunglasses, shot back, “NO, they are... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Booze & Birthday Parties – What Do You Think?

  

  So it’s Saturday and that means a new The Sassy Housewife is out!I was asked by a reader about children’s birthday parties and serving booze to parents. Come... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• My Son – The Beaver

  

  When my daughter was teething, she started to bite the top rail of the crib. When we said, “NO!” in a strong voice, she was done. Never did it again. Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• We All Need to Hear These Words Sometimes…

  I went to the Children’s Museum this morning here in town and had an experience that I will probably never forget. My son and I were in the elevator (daughter i... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Inside the Blogger’s Studio: Insignificant at Best

  

  Welcome insignificant at best - we’re happy to have you Inside the Blogger’s Studio! This series is a way to get to know other bloggers, while also getting a... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Private Vs. Public – The Great Debate

  

  I’m really excited about this week’s installment of The Sassy Housewife because a DAD wrote in a question. He’s feeling guilty about not being able to afford a... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Scaring the Soon-To-Be Parents – In Just One Weekend…

  We had some close friends from DC come to visit us this weekend and two of them are a married couple expecting their first child. It was wonderful to talk to... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Adventures in Babysitting

  I’m not pregnant. However, the 4 year-old I had over for a play date this morning thinks otherwise. His quote to me –  ”Looks like you’ve got a baby growing in... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Puking, Pizza & Precipitation – That’s Why We Aren’t Supposed To Exercise…

  

  My husband’s triathlon was rained out. I think it was God mad that they did so much exercise over the past 3 months. I’ve noticed that it doesn’t rain when I si... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Teachers – Would I Be Able to Be as Courageous as Them?

  I don’t know about you, but a tragedy takes on a whole new meaning when it involves children. I’m not sure I felt it to the magnitude I do now that I’m a mother. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Inside the Blogger’s Studio: The Next Step

  

  Welcome The Next Step - we’re happy to have you Inside the Blogger’s Studio! This series is a way to get to know other bloggers, while also getting a glimpse... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Sassy Housewife: She Thinks Her Husband Is Cheating…

  

  This was definitely a tough one to answer this week. The latest Sassy Housewife takes on a wife who suspects her husband might be cheating. Ugh. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Parenting Tips Learned The Hard Way…

  - When your 4-year-old asks you why you are wearing your “pajamas” to the grocery store just when you are thinking you are looking cute in those sweatpants, it’... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Just a CEO Tying to Be Young Again – and Failing Miserably…

  

  Have you heard what the CEO of Abercrombie Fitch said? Wow.I have a theory as to why he said it. Come read about it in my latest post for Momaha.Let’s get a... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION