The Guilty Parent - Because into every parent's life a little guilt will fall

The Graduates

I checked my calendar and ticked off the days; 13 more days of school left (including today). There are a million and one things swirling around in my head; Bebe and I are getting ready for her class trip to Washington DC, I need to figure out how to do my work schedule for Summer,… [Continue Reading]

I’m all the mom that my kids need

It’s ridiculous that the question, “Are You Mom Enough?” even has to be asked. But Time Magazine has asked it with its controversial cover photo of a mom breastfeeding her toddler. The simple answer is, of course I am. Of course you are! But I don’t want to talk about Time’s controversy. I don’t even… [Continue Reading]

I’m not a real blogger, I just play one on the Internet

At least that’s what my local ABC news affiliate would have you believe. During their before the news-news program one of their anchor women referred to a story in which McDonald’s has apparently been bribing bloggers (they haven’t. It’s called Brand work and blogger out reach. But more on that in a minute). During their… [Continue Reading]

Get Ready for Conference Time: Uprinting Business Card Giveaway

I am so excited to head back to Type-A Conference this year; not just because I know I’m going to see my best bloggy buddies again but because I will learn a ton in the amazing sessions that are planned. But there’s an added bonus to conferences besides seeing your pals and the wealth of… [Continue Reading]

6 Things You Don’t Worry About Until You Break a Foot (or Leg)

Besides trying to figure out dressing on one foot and getting in and out of the shower, I’ve found myself trying to figure out how to handle certain situations… some of which require quick response. I’m one of those people who really like to know what’s going on before things happen – breaking my foot… [Continue Reading]

Planning Dinner: A Love-Hate Relationship

There is one fundamental thing about me that you must know; I’m a crappy planner. Outside of birthday parties I don’t plan very well at all. In fact, most plans end up in disaster. That’s not to say that you (or I for that matter) should never plan anything; it just means that I have [...]

The Journey to the Morning Pages {Part One}

On the outside of my hometown my Mama (pronounced Ma-muh) would take me to a used bookstore whenever I would spend the night with her and my great grandmother. It was our “me time”. We both had a love of books and walking into this super Walmart sized used bookstore was my refuge; a place [...]

Tuesday Tunes – On Kites and Letting Go

I am, for what it’s worth, not a very nostalgic person. (Those of you who know me might know differently) but by and large… until you really get to know me, I don’t bleed hearts, flowers and nostalgia. But my friend Amanda from High Impact Mom has a Meme called Tuesday Tunes (and this month [...]