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Coats and Car Seats (The Most Annoying Part of Winter)
Ah winter, that great time of year when we get to bust out the boots and sweaters and hats and scarves. Winter used to be my favorite time of year. But since my kids...
My Education in Hair: Understanding the Power of the Braid
One of my best recent memories is of my daughter looking at her hair in the mirror, shaking her head, and saying “I love it, I love it” over and over.
It was memorable not...
Giving: The Perfect Cure for Holiday Stress
Does your recipe for stress include a heaping helping of Thanksgiving, with a dash of Christmas and a pinch of New Year’s added in? Special occasions and big expectations team up to create extra...
10 Life Hacks for Busy Moms
I love a good life hack. You know, taking something and using it differently than it was intended, and as a result, MAGIC! Even better, a life hack for moms, or a "mack," if...
A Delicious (and Meaty) Kansas City First!
The iconic "Hi, may I help you?" was lost on my kids.
They didn't care that we were in one of Kansas City’s oldest franchises, Gates Bar B.Q., packed with history and wonderful smells. All they...
Mom Gets a Behavior Chart
A couple of days after hanging up the one and only behavior chart in our house, my son told me, "No sticker for you! Try again tomorrow."
He was right; I hadn’t earned my sticker for...
When My Son’s Birthday Sent Me to the ER
This post could also be titled: The tips of your fingers WILL grow back!
A few months ago, I was preparing to throw my son his first birthday party. He was turning five and it...