Hi Gorgeouses, You knew this was coming. You knew I'd be next. You knew, after my kvetching about the monkey being sick last time, that I'd be kvetching today about how sick-as-a-dog am I. Suckage. Utter. Like, royal. But, how smart are you? Gorgeous and smart! Anyway, never too sick to gossip. … [Read more...]

okay, friends, it's time to get personal. i think there's something wrong with me. i love to read horror stories from the gyno. and if you are a mamablog reader, or if you have any friends who have had babies, you've heard at least one. stories of farting during an exam. even stories of women … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! Josh just got back from a business trip in Dallas. How glam.... I've been going solo here for a few days now, and, man, I'm beat. Not to mention the fact that the monkey has a brutal cold. Snot everywhere. Poor little thing. How does one get sticky snot out of hair in the morning? … [Read more...]

We sent copies of Margaret Atwood's newest collection of personal short stories, Moral Disorder (published by Random House Canada) to three urbanmoms.ca members and book review panelists. Here are their reflections and opinions on Atwood's triumphant new collection. Publisher Random House … [Read more...]

We sent copies of Margaret Atwood's newest collection of personal short stories, Moral Disorder (published by Random House Canada) to three urbanmoms.ca members and book review panelists. Here are their reflections and opinions on Atwood's triumphant new collection. Publisher Random House bills … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! Sometimes, I forget how to spell "gorgeous." I'm always tempted to spell it "gorgous." That's why "GORJ" is good, is the way to go. check it!!!!! GEORGE CLOONEY IS NOT, HE REPEATS, NOT DATING PAMELA ANDERSON “I worked with Pam seven years ago and … [Read more...]

Being a stay at home mom of two can be a challenge at times but a job worth it's weight in gold. My husband and I decided that I would stay at home when my maternity leave was almost up for my second child and we couldn't decide on childcare arrangements. We didn't want to put the childern in … [Read more...]

Week: 33Pounds Lost: 47 Okay, okay. This should be a story about the four pounds I gained on vacation, but in the spirit of keeping to the positive, let's talk first about my new ski pants. Take a look: Nice, eh? I like 'em. Granted, they're not the same brand as my snazzy new ski jacked (North … [Read more...]

I am a master at the art of time-suckage. (movie? anyone?) i have responsibilities at work. lots of them. lots and lots of them. i read books. and review them. and send them out for review. and read more books. and pay people. and do photo research. and download hi-res photos. and search for … [Read more...]

okay, fine, i'll admit it. i'm a wee bit of a pack rat. and when i say wee, what i really mean is, i'm a huge pack rat (or as the Donald would say, "YOUGE"). i guess i just don't like to throw things away. one visit to my closet in the basement and you'd know. college textbooks. papers i … [Read more...]