This is my last Mom Inc. post for Urban Moms. I have been writing here for nearly a year but I must say goodbye for now. It has been a terrific experience for me as I have connected with many moms through this site who have shared their wisdom with me. I also got to meet … [Read more...]
Glee: Special Education
It's Sectionals! and everyone should be excited, except that, well, nothing seems right. Kurt is playing for the other team, only he is discovering that being a Warbler might not be a glamorous as he'd originally thought and hoped. Like the actual bird that the newest Warbler is required to … [Read more...]
Friday Highs and Lows
One of the holiday fashion trends I'm really loving these days is the big bling-y cocktail ring. I think a gorgeous accessory can take an outfit from nice to NICE and these "of the moment" pieces are perfect for that.I've been stalking the Banana Republic site for a while looking at this. It's … [Read more...]
Kind of Like Twitter, But With More Characters and Less Forethought
Who's up for some random thoughts and updates on my life?Anyone?Well, I'm dishing them out anyways....1. Breastfeeding is weird. My boobs make FOOD. That's like having the kids say, "Mom, I want a hamburger," and then my going to the back room, tweaking on my nipples for a half-hour and having a … [Read more...]
Friday WTF – The Christmas Lobster??
It's been a loooooong time since I've pulled a Friday WTF. Not because I'm not constantly overwhlemed at the number of them but I seem to have gotten wrapped up in the Thursday music bizz and really, I don't need you all to be totally sick of me. But here's a quick one for you - since I'm … [Read more...]
The Oral Tradition of Santa Claus.
When I was little, we didn't believe in Santa Claus. My parents were pretty candid with us from the beginning that they bought us the presents, they filled the stockings, and they were the ones watching us for good behavior. I was also raised in a very religious household (born on the mission … [Read more...]
piss me off-don’t call me dear
Is it just me or is it really the same for all of you that when anyone other than an 85 year old man or woman calls me dear- it is meant in a condescending way? Really bad when they are trying to take you to the cleaners- like auto mechanic, plumber, contractor, knowledgeable country fix it guy at … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – What About Everything Else?
This sits in my kitchen Do good mothers also have baskets of laundry not put away, a sink full of dishes, driddle on the toilet seat (and on the floor), shoes strewn about the front door, unmade beds, a pile of fliers beside the couch and empty Tims Hortons coffee cups on every level of the … [Read more...]
2011 Ford Fiesta: Get Your Party On.
Model Tested: 2011 Ford Fiesta 4-door Sedan Competition in its class: Mazda MAZDA2, Nissan Versa S, Chevrolet AVEO5 LT, Hyundai AccentHow much? MSRP starting at $16,099.00 for the 4-door SE Sedan First impression was, "Aw, cute little car!" Yes, that's a typical reaction from me when it comes … [Read more...]
FOUND: Drugstore Shampoo for Colored Hair That WORKS
I officially began coloring my hair for the first time less than a year ago. I say "officially," because in the interest of full disclosure, there was a fabulous stage in tenth grade where I thought using Sun-In on the two front locks of hair on either side of my face was a wise move. Orangey taupe … [Read more...]
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