First of all, I know what you’re thinking. Halloween is more than a month away! And to you I say, yes. I, too, will figure out what my kids are going to be in about 3-4 weeks. You see, I’m not ahead of the game by posting this now. The opposite really — it took […]
18 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 126
I’m pretty sure that even though the clock says 2pm, it’s almost bedtime. Right? Right?! Please say “yes”. Please say “yes”. Please say “yes”… Lesson #1: Based on what we witnessed after letting Little loose with a pumpkin and a carving knife, I’m going to remove “surgeon” from my list of future hopes and dreams […]
Reader Feature: Erin’s Family Does Dress Up (Like No Other)
You guys. This family (Erin, Brian, Jack, and Sam) — who I had the pleasure of getting to know during my good ol’ Yahoo! days — couldn’t be more fun. Seriously, by the end of this, you’re going to be begging me for Erin’s phone number. Because who wouldn’t want to hang out with this […]
Reader Feature: Aimee’s Knock Out Halloween Ideas
This week, in honor of Halloween, I’m hosting a Reader Feature series so you don’t have to hear about our ketchup bottle or Curious George costumes yet again. (You’re welcome.) These friends and readers have truly original ideas, outrageously cooperative children, and the ability to execute far more than opening a pre-packaged beauty from Target. […]
When Bad Costumes Happen to Good People
This is the time of year we ooh and ahh over everyone’s kids saying how cute/creative/scary/awesome they look. But what if they don’t? Not for lack of trying, of course. But sometimes even the best of intentions fail us. In the era of Pinterest, I’m guessing there are at least a couple of you out […]