Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897. She was the first woman and second person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and blazed trails both on the ground and in the sky for women. She was also an author and an activist. I was reminded of her awesomeness when I saw her plane … [Read more...]
7 ways that a summer heat wave is like raising teenagers
It's hot. Really, really hot, but I likely don't have to tell you that. As many as 200 million Americans have been or soon will be sweating it out thanks to an oppressive heat wave. As I huddle in air conditioning and try to think only cool thoughts while rattling the ice cubes … [Read more...]
Parents sharing custody of kids this summer – I see you
Parents who are sharing custody of their kids this summer - I see you. To the ones who are missing their kids because they are with their other parent, whether that's across the country or across town, I know that you miss them. This tiny taste of what life will be like when … [Read more...]
Is Toy Story 4 good for teens?
My teen has grown up with Buzz, Woody, and the Toy Story franchise. In fact, a stuffed Bullseye, the one toy she purchased at Disney World when she was 8, still resides in her bedroom. So it wasn't exactly a shock when she reminded me this morning, "Toy Story 4 comes out … [Read more...]
Special shout out to the stepdads this Father’s Day
My husband and I married when my daughter was 8 years old. He's been her stepfather for 8+ years (long time readers may know that we like the term "bonus dad"), and we are so very lucky that he has been an amazing parent. From math homework to dance recitals, from the high highs … [Read more...]
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