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Mom’s Weekend at College: There Really Is Something About Boys and Their Mamas

Recently, I attended Mom’s Weekend hosted by my son’s fraternity. In case you aren’t familiar with the concept, Mom’s Weekend is when a bunch of boys, ages 18-22, plan(ish) and organize (sort of) a weekend of mother/son events that include eating, drinking, socializing, and (conveniently) even shopping for frat apparel.

I had 9 thoughts at my son’s Mom’s Weekend (Photo credit: Laura Hanby Hudgens)Some thoughts I had during Mom’s Weekend with my boy1. I am definitely NOT in college any...

Mom’s Weekend at College: There Really is Something About Boys and Their Mamas

Recently, I attended Mom’s Weekend hosted by my son’s fraternity. In case you aren’t familiar with the concept, Mom’s Weekend is when a bunch of boys, ages 18-22, plan(ish) and organize (sort of) a weekend of mother/son events that include eating, drinking, socializing, and (conveniently) even shopping for frat apparel. Some thoughts I had during Mom’s…

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At 55 I Moved in With My Parents and I Learned How Important it is to Say Yes

It’s a whole new ballgame when you move back in with your parents at age 55. It’s temporary, yes. I am not going through a divorce; rather, my husband and I decided to relocate back to our home state after living out of state for a few years. Because of the timing, we weren’t able…

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20 Mother of the Bride Dresses for Every Type of Wedding

Attending your young adult’s wedding is a momentous occasion, undoubtedly one of life’s most important and sentimental events. And with months of pre-wedding planning—engagement parties, sending invitations, securing vendors, and creating the ever-important seating charts—one question remains: What will you wear? As the Mother of the Bride, you will be front and center on your…

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Will You Be My College Roommate? The Age of the ‘Dormposal’

“Mom, I got asked to be someone’s roommate!” My soon-to-be-college-freshman daughter’s voice beamed. It was as if I’d been catapulted ten years into the future and she’d just received a marriage proposal. I reined in my excitement, nodding rather than speaking, while reminding myself that this was just college. “She loves blue, like me,” my daughter…

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College Admissions: 5 Things High School Seniors Want Parents to Know

I’m the parent of a high school junior. And, I’m starting to panic. I know that our high school ride is flying down the freeway way faster than the speed limit I had envisioned. I’m feeling unprepared, unorganized, and in straight up disbelief that we are just one short exit away from the on-ramp to…

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The One Item for Prom You Didn’t Know Your Son Needed

I’m waiting for the pocket square holder to be delivered. Two days ago, I had no idea what a pocket square holder was, and now Amazon is telling me that the package containing it will be delayed. Junior prom is this Friday and there’s no time for delays so I ordered another one, with the…

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Why I Don’t Wait for My Kids to Call Me on Mother’s Day

One year when my kids were little, my son asked me to drive him to the store a day before Mother’s Day. He brought his velcro SpongeBob wallet and wanted to get me a gift. I was touched.  We both loved Reese’s peanut butter cups, and I watched as he carefully counted out his money…

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Six Ways My World Relaxed When I Became An Empty Nester

A perfect afternoon to me at 56 is sitting in my backyard with a good book, listening to the windchimes and watching the birds. I’m not expecting anyone to drive up from school or ask what’s for dinner. And dinner can be a bag of popcorn or three frozen eggrolls I pop into the microwave…

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The 5 Best Twin XL Mattress Toppers of 2024

Your student just got accepted into their dream college and has finally been matched to their dorm. The only issue? Their new twin bed might not be as comfortable as the one they’re used to. But with one of the best Twin XL mattress toppers, which should fit most college dorm bed sizes, you can…

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