…kissing my family goodbye and leaving things like school lunches, bedtime drama, and grocery shopping behind. …flying to Scottsdale, AZ for a conference I’ve wanted to attend for years, Mom 2.0. …staying at a beautiful resort with glorious views, pools, and restaurants. …sipping on a fruity cocktail by the spectacular pool. …rooming with and getting […]
Gift Guide: Books You’ll Want to Open
As a blogger, I’m constantly meeting really talented, ambitious writers. People who make me think in new ways, and inspire me to follow my dreams. So when I saw that my friend (from high school and now the blogosphere), Lizz of AmIAFunnyGirl.com, was highlighting all of her author friends, I thought it was brilliant. Because […]
14 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 152
Our kids have a new adoring aunt, I have a lovely new sister-in-law, and we may even have a nice (as in hair combed, everyone smiling) family photo worthy of a holiday card (though most people who really know us probably won’t believe it’s authentic…). That’s right you guys, this past week (plus) was epic. […]
If You Love a Blog, Go Beyond the Facebook Like
I know most of you don’t come here to read about what it’s like to be a blogger. So thank you for humoring me and reading this post anyway. Because the truth of the matter is, this issue doesn’t just impact bloggers. It affects all Facebook “Likers” too. So, here’s the situation. As you know, […]
An *Exclusive* Invitation to Promote Me
Dear [family friendly brand], I saw your product once and couldn’t help but fall in love with it. I can tell you had families just like mine in mind when you created it. Kudos — for the brand you’ve built and the social influence you’ve gained in doing so. Since you love kids and moms […]