Kindergarten? Not THE baby!
It’s hard to believe I wrote the following ode to my firstborn daughter nine years ago. Now our little caboose, the youngest of our five children, is off to kindergarten, … Continue reading
7 reasons my stepdad is better than yours
It takes a special man to be a stepdad. Mine made a peaceful transition on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Boyd Baylor, Sr., thank you: (1) for marrying my mom, a … Continue reading
You might be a mom if …
1. You, too, snack on Goldfish crackers – not because you ran out of your favorite munchies, but because you actually like them. 2. You continue to watch Bubble Guppies … Continue reading
How to Live on One Income: The Frugal Mom’s Guide to Cheap Living
Long ago, when I was a metal-mouth teen in my native Louisiana, my family would pile into our battered black Cadillac and make a beeline for Griff’s Hamburgers. We’d … Continue reading
Kids ask the darnedest things
My kids think I’m a genius. And that is definitely a big deal, coming from the toughest critics I know: my 5- and 7-year-old daughters. Like most … Continue reading
5 signs you’re a bored stay-at-home mom
You’ve washed, dried and folded every item of clothing in the house – even the Build-A-Bear’s couture. Your husband asks if you need some fresh air because, once again, you … Continue reading
How to Cash in on Coupons
Coupons are the new platinum card. Everybody likes saving money, and that’s why many shoppers are happily flashing coupons—even mobile versions of them—at cashiers to shave a few bucks off … Continue reading
How to plan a fun family reunion
Who says you can’t host the perfect family reunion? Of course, you can’t help it if the potato salad is too salty (remember last year?), or if a dozen … Continue reading
5 party essentials
The RSVPs are in, the menu is set, and drinks are chilling in the fridge. It’s official: You are hosting a party. But before you usher in your first guests, … Continue reading
While the kids are away, Mommy and Daddy will play…
Been a long time since hubby and I have been kid-free. All four kids are out of town, doing their thing. The oldest has pretty much moved out, and the … Continue reading
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