Parenting

Footnotes: Thoughts from the margins of a mom’s life

When I was a kid, I used to watch movies with my cousin Ross. One evening, circa 1990, while sitting on the floor watching...

Shopping at Costco with Kids: A Survival Guide

Without proper planning, an Costco trip with kids can bring a parent to his or her knees. Hopefully, these tips I've learned over the...

Why “Dad Taxi” is Not a Successful Business Model

Have you heard about Uber and Lyft? They're kind of like taxi services except the drivers are average joes like you and me, who...

The Advisor

Sometimes a little advice can be a good thing. Other times, it’s a real headache. I’ve been thinking about the topic recently as my four-year...

School Volunteer Work: Just Do It!

I just completed my last bit volunteer work at my daughter's school. Why am I writing about this? Because after 12 more school days, I...

My 9 Non-Regrets of Being a SAHM

"Why I Regret Being A Stay At Home Mom" by Lisa Endlich Heffernan gave me great pause. She listed 9 reasons she wished she...

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