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Mother’s Day “Off”
I’ve renamed Mother’s Day, “Mother’s Day Off.” I like to spend the day relieved of my motherly duties, which means no working, no cooking, no cleaning… for the whole day… and not just breakfast time (after all it is Mother’s DAY, not Mother’s MORNING). I use the entire Mother’s Day weekend. On Saturday, we get together... »
Solo mom or single mom?
The other day at the park, while meeting another mom she asked me “Are you a single mom or a solo mom?” I didn’t understand what she was asking, so I asked her to clarify. She explained that a single mom is someone where there is another parent involved, so there is typically financial... »
The All-Consumed Mom
We’ve all seen them. Probably we’ve all judged them. You know the kind of mom I’m talking about: “The All-Consumed-Mom” or ACM for short. This is the mom who becomes everything for her kids. She has their schedules set, their nap times planned, and she probably makes her own baby food. She swore she... »
Guide to the Perfect Beach Day
Summertime induces visions of lazy days lying on the beach, children blissfully playing in the sand and surf , building sand castles and hunting for shells. The reality, however, isn’t always how you envisioned it. Here are some helpful tips to make the most of your trips to the beach this summer: The most important piece of a day at... »
