Things I wish I knew when my daughter started junior high

Things I wish I knew when my daughter started junior high

Okay, so I’ll admit it. When my daughter started junior high, I barely knew WTF I was doing. But now that Zoey’s in the 8th grade and she’s 2/3 of the way through, after making thousands of mistakes, I can officially say I’ve learned a few things. So here goes. Here are a bunch of…

Searching for my kids in camp pictures is turning me into a crazy person

Searching for my kids in camp pictures is turning me into a crazy person

I am going INSANE. Like literally, someone needs to strap me into a straight jacket and lock me in a padded cell WITHOUT any internet. And here’s why. This week we sent Zoey to overnight camp, and while not having her around makes me feel like I’m missing a limb, that’s not why I’m going…

Atoria’s Family Bakery Sweepstakes Official Rules

Atoria’s Family Bakery Sweepstakes Official Rules

*”ATORIA’S” SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW ELIGIBILITY:The “Atoria’s” Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) continental United States and the District of Columbia (void in Puerto…

Period Underwear: The pros, the cons and everything in between!!

Period Underwear: The pros, the cons and everything in between!!

Okay, let’s talk periods. Yup, yup, yup, I’m going there. But I’m not saying a word about my own kiddo because OMG that would be TMI big time and I really prefer she doesn’t disown me for the rest of our lives. But it might be a good idea to have a pair or two…

Why you should never tell a woman just to breastfeed

Why you should never tell a woman just to breastfeed

Dear person who thinks the moms who are having trouble finding formula should just breastfeed, I hear you. I mean why on earth would a mom NOT take advantage of breastfeeding? Duhh, it’s free. Plus, if you breastfeed you never have to go out in the middle of the night to buy formula. Or deal…