Last year we started a new tradition of decorating our Christmas tree on the winter solstice. I think the two mesh because the tree and celebrating solstices and equinoxes have pagan roots. I feel connected to the earth, history, and humanity. My spirits are always lifted by the … [Read more...]
The Grandmother’s Curse
If my mother is coming for a visit, you can pretty much guarantee that our children will catch some sort of nasty virus (usually involving high fevers and copious amounts of barf) and they will be miserable the whole time she's here, I'll be a sleep-deprived mess, the house will totally go to pot … [Read more...]
Detangler for Grown-Ups: IT EXISTS!
I'm going to be honest, I love my hair.For about four months out of the year, in very specific weather conditions.During most of the winter, it clings to my head in a sexy, sexy static bomb. (And in the humid summer months, it's a limp, sad state of affairs, indeed. Springtime, man. That's where … [Read more...]
Pigs on Parade!
Enjoyed the Santa Claus parade this year? Thank goodness it wasn't a pig parade...A Pig Parade is A Terrible Ideaby Michael Ian BlackSimon & SchusterISBN:9781416979227Audience: ages 4-8Ever thought it might be kind of awesome to have a parade of pigs? Pigs are cute, what could go wrong? Well, … [Read more...]
My Not So Simple New Years Wish
Over the weekend, I got a chance to spend some time with old friends, just hanging out. Friday, I had a girl's day - we took a pottery class, secret santa'd at Honest Ed's (have you guys been there - HOLY HELL...it's insane..I had a panic attack and was tweeting for help to find my way out!) - … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Centerpiece
I did this craft with my kids yesterday. I like to incorporate some of their holiday crafty stuff onto the Christmas dinner table. This is the perfect centerpiece!Takes a bit more time than the previous two crafts I posted but they turn out really great.These are the materials I used (I … [Read more...]
Sunday Surf
Here's are some sites that have been inspiring and entertaining me this week.Here's a short interview with Ken Robinson when he was asked the question "What is the purpose of school".This one gave me a much needed laugh. Be prepared to laugh until you cry. It has almost 400 … [Read more...]
Friday Highs and Lows
The highStarbucks Peppermint Mocha Hot ChocolatePure yummy goodness in a cup for about $5.The lowMy own beverage using whatever mix is open in the pantry, a stale candy cane pilfered from my daughter's stash and the dregs of the whipped cream found deep, deep in the fridge.Winner? Hands down the low … [Read more...]
Christmas Photos: Why Do I Even Bother?
I took all afternoon getting our girls dolled up for the photo shoot. Their has was combed (this is a rarity), they looked adorable in their matching cream cable-knit sweater dresses and shiny shoes, they had had the annual pep talk: "We're going to Wal-Mart and a nice lady is going to take your … [Read more...]
all I can say is I like rain
How many times have you read stories or heard speeches by people raised by single moms and they always say the same thing " She worked day and night and somehow gave us everything we needed. She never complained"My children will never say that about me.I admire the image of these women but I am not … [Read more...]
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