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• Accepting Ourselves as Women: If We Don’t Do It, Who Will?

  Over the course of my life, I’ve seen women struggling and battling and battering themselves over their weight. I had a roommate in college who begged me to tal... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• When It Comes to Your Children, Who Do You Trust?

  

  Two weeks ago, my kids had their annual pediatrician appointment. I’d be lying if I said I went there without a bad taste in my mouth. Our relationship with tha... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• BFF Application Form

  

  It seems I’m not the only mom out there looking for a BFF. In our social media-heavy world, I was surprised that I read more about loneliness than I ever have. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Scheduling Babies and Young Children: How Much is Too Much?

  During a pediatrician appointment last week, I finally heard the words I had been dreading: Do you have any plans for preschool? Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Man Versus Chocolate

  

  , the eternal struggle.You may think I’m talking about mankind here, but, let me assure you I’m not. I’m talking about man, the gender. Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Two and Three (and You and Me)

  Matthew turned three last month. Since the very day he turned three, he’s been a little snot. Yep, I said it. A snot. He now demonstrates defiance with a smirk... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• And I Cried

  I wasn’t going to write about this. I thought it was going to pass.Last week, I cried a little when Lightning McQueen left Radiator Springs. I chalked it up to... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Just Say No to Drugstore Valentine’s Day Gifts! (MY FIRST VLOG!!!)

  Okay, folks. I’ve got a treat for you. Or not.It’s that time of year again, time to push through aisles of Valentine’s Day crap looking for the Russell Stover... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Am I Really Enough?

  

  “Mommy? You come sit with us? You come sit with me and Michael and Maggie on couch in the living room?” Matthew asked me a few nights ago.His tiny voice hit me... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Grocery Store Hierarchy: A Sociocultural Examination

  

  You’ve made it. You snagged yourself the finest undergraduate psychology degree money can buy, you’ve committed your time to bettering the lives of those with... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pop-Up Potty Party

  

  I bought a Robert Sabuda book in late fall of 2006. I had gone to New York City with my ex, and found an absolutely delightful Wizard of Oz pop-up book... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Adult Children of Mom Bloggers’ Support Group

  “The group will begin now,” said Dr. Page, his face worn beyond its years. “Please take your seats, and phones off.”Jason was busy Instagramming his new Chuck... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• So, You Wanna Be Gluten-Free?

  As you may (or may not) know, I recently learned that I have multiple food allergies. Since I had the talk with my immunologist, I’ve experienced frustration... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Geriatric Slide

  

  So, I’m thirty-four, hovering dangerously closely to thirty-five. And I’ve discussed my mortality before. But today, I’d like to take a step back. Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Bane of Ambition

  I wake up some mornings, nearly bursting with ideas. I want to settle into my sunlight-striped office, and work. Work until all the ideas have been wrung out.... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Surviving Home Improvement Projects with Your Better Half

  

  You may be wondering where I’ve been. (You may not be, but I am choosing to believe that you have.) Well, after the whirlwind that was the Christmas season, my... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• My One and Only New Year’s Resolution

  Heidy ho, folks! Welcome to 2013! I hope its entrance was pleasant and peaceful (or, you know, wild, depending on your vices). Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Momma’s 12 Days of Christmas Presents Save a Mother, Leave a Tree by Shayna Gehl

  

  Shayna Gehl is a stay-at-home mother of two. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Education, School Counseling. Between... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2012 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Momma’s 12 Days of Christmas Presents A Christmas Turkey by Mommy Rotten

  

  Mommy Rotten is a stay-at-home mother of two wild and crazy guys, Frick and Frack. Lover of chocolate, boxed wine, and the “F” word, she’s the Mom who makes... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2012 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Momma’s 12 Days of Christmas STOCKING STUFFER Christmas Competition Chaos by...

  

  Stefanie Rennecker is Mom to Sophie, a very energetic two-year old, and a mediocre wife to Shawn, whose age shall remain unlisted. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION