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10 Ways Pregnancy Makes Me Look Good

I love being pregnant. My husband says I’m more pleasant when with child, which is basically a veiled insult, but I’ll take it. People always ask me what it is about being knocked up that I enjoy so much. Sure, there are some aches and pains, especially toward the end (at least for me), and […]

I’m Validating My Neighbor

A couple of months ago, I wrote a post about why I will never homeschool my kids. From the backlash that resulted, you woulda thought I punched a puppy. Goodness are some people touchy, also terrible readers. In the very beginning of my piece, I plainly stated that I have nothing against homeschooling, but it […]

My Husband: The Best Kind of Book Fodder

When we first started dating, I was still in college, broke as a joke, and he had already begun his illustrious career as a high school math teacher. In short, he had coin; I had none. He paid for everything. Once, after a rather pricey meal, I apologized that I couldn’t even afford to leave […]

Pittsburgh’s First Parenting Expo + A Giveaway = Your Lucky Day

This content has been compensated as part of a promotion for the Pittsburgh Parenting Expo. However, all opinions remain my own. #parentingexpo Hey you, Pittsburgher, whatcha doing the second weekend in March n’at? How about honing your parenting skills, grabbing some freebies, and learning quick tips to manage everything from family finances to your […]

Here, Have a Potty.

It’s that time again, pals. Potty training time. Because this isn’t my first rodeo, I don’t have grand illusions about it going well. I wish I were more optimistic, but after lengthy training sessions with my son, I am what you call realistic this time around. Those lovely parents who tell me they had […]

#NakedMoms: Loving the Mom in Me

If my panties were to represent the various stages of my transition to womanhood, my life in photos would look something like this: Life’s simplicity. My biggest concerns were playing outside until sunset or if Mom and Dad would force us out of bed for the 8am Mass on Sundays. I didn’t notice fly-away […]

Oversharing: Peeing Alone is Totally Overrated

Did you know it’s almost been ONE YEAR since the Oversharing: I Ain’t Scarrred series debuted? That’s right, pals. We have collectively embarrassed ourselves with tales of our stray chin hairs, jiggly bellies, sex bloopers, and too many stories from atop the porcelain throne to count. And it has all been remarkable. While some believe […]

What I Saw At Church Today

As we stumbled in out of the cold, clomping in like noisy snow-covered Clydesdales, the bells ringing in disapproval of our tardiness, I felt tense. I hadn’t wanted to attend mass this morning, let alone get out of bed before noon. My belly feels tighter and heavier today, my back is burning, and quite honestly, […]

Oversharing: I Dropped the Cup…Well, Almost

Know what I love about today’s Oversharer? Everything. Kristen is kind, talented, and as a Corporate Mama, she understands the value in hiring other moms. She’s basically a walking poster child for girl power and that makes my heart happy. Also? She almost peed on herself. But I’ll let her tell you all about that… […]

Top Ten Contradictions of Pregnancy

I never feel sexier than when pregnant. That’s not even a sarcastic statement. I mean it. It’s not always easy, but I manage to overlook the cankles (by the way, do they make maternity socks? Because I need them.) and the weirdness that has spotted my face in an attractive measles-esque manner, and focus on […]