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Daddy’s Parenting Wisdom

Toulouse — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:24:53 +0000

This post was actually written 3 years ago but my husband’s wisdom stands the test of time. Read it and weep (with laughter). This past weekend, I left my husband and the boys here to fend for themselves while I went to BlogU. To their credit, I barely heard from them the entire time I was […]

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How Becoming a Parent Turned Me From An Extrovert Into an Introvert

Toulouse — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 19:04:26 +0000

Before I had kids, there was no one who would describe me as anything other than an extrovert. I went out all the time, I was social as could be, sometimes I even danced on tables if I’d had enough juice. But then becoming a parent turned me from an extrovert into an introvert. The […]

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10 Practical Things to Teach Your Kids Before They’re Out On Their Own

Toulouse — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 14:00:25 +0000

Mike is feeling prolific these days after a long dry spell. Did I mention that he’s raised 3 awesome kids to adult status? Despite his curmudgeonly habits, he’s actually a pretty awesome dad (plus he has the benefit of a really kickass wife) so today, he offers you 10 practical things to teach your kids […]

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100 Funny Kid Quotes That Will Make You LOL

Toulouse — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 14:00:12 +0000

Today, my 3yo told me he’d be right back, he was just going to the “diamond room” for a minute. As much as it might sound to you like we’re running a strip club in our home, I’m pretty sure he meant the room where we eat dinner. That’s just the beginning of the funny […]

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Unprofessional Parenting Advice

Toulouse — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:00:44 +0000

*post contains affiliate links I am known far and wide for my professional parenting advice. BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Sorry, I couldn’t keep a straight face even over the internet on that one. What I’m actually known for, if anything, is finding the humor in this crazy, imperfect, chaotic, relentless job called parenting. And so here for you is […]

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More Honest Wine Labels For Moms

Toulouse — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:42:07 +0000

These wine labels are now available to purchase here or on etsy. Now you can make sure those gift baskets have lots of honesty in them, ladies. So judging by the number of you who visited the blog to read the original 12 Honest Wine Labels for Moms™, I’m guessing the thought of choosing your wine by WHY […]

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20 Things The Second Baby Taught Me

Toulouse — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:24:59 +0000

My little one will be 3 in a couple of months and I’m feeling nostalgic as his babyhood slips away. I remember wondering if there was enough room in my heart to love another child as much as I loved the first one. Turns out, there was no need to worry — and this one from […]

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20 Things That Never Get Old About Having Kids

Toulouse — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 16:00:36 +0000

So many things about having kids are boring and stressful and repetitive and get old really, really fast. Like diaper changing, wiping butts, the crying, the lack of sleep, the never-ending efforts to feed people involving shopping, cooking, cajoling and cleaning up. The bathing, the fighting, the paci retrieving, the constant echo of “Mommy, mommy, mommy.” […]

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21 Ways to Tell if You’re Becoming Your Mother

Toulouse — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:44:05 +0000

Some people can’t wait to become the woman that is their mother. Other women have spent their young lives thinking, “I’ll never be like that.” But guess what? You will. The minute you have a kid, it starts and before you know it – you’ve morphed into her. Wonder if it’s happening to you? Here are […]

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The Funniest Moms on the Internet

Toulouse — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:45:33 +0000

I bet you follow a few of your favorite mom bloggers, right? But it’s impossible to keep up with everyone all the time. So just to make sure you’re not missing anything so funny, you’ll pee yourself, I thought I’d do a little Hilarious Mom Blog round-up. Here are some of my favorite funny mom […]

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