I have recently decided that parenting is a constant, on going, never ending, self discovery of who we are. Who we are at this moment, who we were 10 years ago and who we want to eventually become. Sometimes it’s for the better, like when I used to think that I had no patience. And…
A 3 Year Old Wakeup Call
It’s a classic tale, really. And if you have more than one child then I’m sure you know. It goes like this: First born knows their colors, numbers, letters and can count to a million by 18 months old. First born is out of diapers by 2. First born has album and albums and albums full…
The Dishes Are DONE, Man – Thanks To Cascade Platinum #MyPlatinum
This is a sponsored post for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Cascade. All cleantastic opinions are my own. “The dishes are DONE, man” said Kenny Crandell in the iconic 90’s movie “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter Is Dead” after he shot the dishes down like clay pigeons. That’s one way to get the dishes…
Confessions of a Scary Mommy – A Book Review
Recently I came upon the opportunity to review Jill Smokler’s new book: “Confessions of a Scary Mommy-An Honest and Irreverent Look at Motherhood: The Good, The Bad, and the Scary”. I took my paperback pre-copy everywhere I went for over a week; it even went with us to Catalina Island. Before I begin, I want to…
“Confessions Friday” – Julie Ordonez from Inland Empire Family
Julie Ordonez is a really good friend of mine that I am lucky enough to have the pleasure of hanging out with in real life on occasion. I was honored when she agreed to write a “Confessions Friday” post for me. Julie blogs at Inland Empire Family as Skinny Jeans Mom and has been published many…
