Author Archives: Nichole Smith

Founder of The Guilty Parent and Chaos in the Country (http://www.chaosinthecountry.com), Nichole is a writer, blogger, social media strategist, wife to one, mother to four and embracer of mommy guilt.

Sick Day with Bertolli Meal Soup

We’ve had a rash of sickness running around this house; from the sniffles to random fever to mass vomitting sprees and now the teenager looks like he’s been hit with a sinus infection. OHMYBACTERIA. I personally can’t stand being sick and when I’m sick, I turn into the biggest baby (oddly enough so do all…

Monday Morning Advice: Unaffectionate Addition

I haven’t posted a Monday Morning Advice in a long time… I’m hoping to bring it back twice a month. This month’s letter comes from someone who I really think just needs to know she’s not alone. Dear Guilty Parent, I love your site and your brutal honesty so I’m taking a leap and I…

When I’m left too long all by myself

Alternately titled: This is what I think of while I’m alone and it makes me laugh out loud and then get embarassed because there’s no one with me Or this won’t be nearly as funny to you because you weren’t with me The other day I was heading home from somewhere (the details aren’t important)…

Tide Coldwater Challenge & Review

Laundry is one of those chores that I could give or take; meaning I don’t mind doing it but if I can pass the buck to someone else then I’m all for it.  I think my love of laundry has gone down hill since we’ve moved to the country where our water (except drinking) is…

Happy Birthday A.A. Milne, I Love Your Silly Old Bear

Dear A.A., Can I call you A.A.? I feel like I’ve known you for a very long time. Well, in a way I guess I have. You see, my oldest son, Cody (affectionately known as Bug to most), turned 16 last month… almost to the day of your birthday. He was supposed to be born…