Summertime often means time for vacations! But when you're the mom, that can mean a whole lot of work. Have you seen the article in The Onion proclaiming "Mom Spends Beach Vacation Assuming All Household Duties In Closer Proximity To Ocean"? It's hilarious, and it hits a little … [Read more...]
Celebrate the 4th of July with 4 popular patriotic songs
Hope you have a fabulous 4th of July! Spotify released a list of patriotic songs that were most streamed last Independence Day. The list shows which song was most popular in each of the 50 states. See what song was most popular in your state last year here. Lee Greenwood's God … [Read more...]
7 facts about only children from Lauren Sandler’s “One and Only”
One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One by Lauren Sandler examines the myths and truths about only children and why parentsShe points out that people always ask, "When are you having kids?" They never ask, "When are you have a kid?" She's an … [Read more...]
5 Favorite Festive Fourth of July Ideas
Crazy that it's July, isn't it? Of course that means that Independence Day is a few days away and it's time to prepare. Here are five fun and easy Fourth of July ideas from around the web that can make your celebration especially festive and patriotic. 1. Yard Stars Last year … [Read more...]
My Other Ex: Women’s True Stories of Leaving and Losing Friends
I was thrilled to be included in the anthology The Herstories Project: Women Explore the Joy, Pain, and Power of Female Friendship edited by Jessica Smock and Stephanie Sprenger. My essay was a very small way to pay tribute to and express my gratitude for the friends who stood by … [Read more...]