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In Defense of Southern Snows

January 7, 2017January 7, 20171 Comment

It snowed in Atlanta last night. Ish. It was snowy...ish. But our news outlets talked about it for three days straight and, I kid you not, had continuous coverage of the "Winter Weather Event" from 9pm until 6am. I didn't know about any other world events and I was actually watching the news. This is … Continue reading In Defense of Southern Snows

No, I’m not ready for Christmas

December 19, 2016August 3, 2017Leave a comment

Have you noticed the tendency as December wears on for people to replace "how you doing" with a smile and an eager "So, are you ready for Christmas?" I don't know if everyone gets this question as much as I do or if it's a function of having kids in my house that prompts people … Continue reading No, I’m not ready for Christmas

10 Ways to Save Holiday Time

December 16, 2016August 3, 2017Leave a comment

I actually wrote this two years ago, before I had a smaller house and traveled all over the country like a crazy person. But I've seen a lot of posts lately from friends and relatives who feel overwhelmed and I thought you might like to read it again (or for the first time, if you … Continue reading 10 Ways to Save Holiday Time

10 Time-Saving Tips for the Holidays

December 11, 2014October 20, 20162 Comments

So sorry that I've been silent for the last two months. We are in the midst of some life change (moving, possibly changing our kids' schools) and I tend to get very quiet and introspective when I'm faced with new, big ideas.  If I were a real writer that would probably make me write more … Continue reading 10 Time-Saving Tips for the Holidays

Best Mom Tip #185: Look Down

December 9, 2013October 20, 2016Leave a comment

After having written a somewhat downer of a Christmas post last week, I thought I'd make up for it with cute pictures of my toddler. SO...This is Baby Jack.  He is cute and cuddly and he really likes to help do things like put on his shoes and socks and decorate the Christmas tree. He is … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #185: Look Down

Best Mom Tip #184: Kill Santa

December 3, 2013Leave a comment

I'm kidding, I don't really think you have to kill Santa-- I just thought it was a funny title. I have an old post called "naked laundry" and you would not believe how many hits that thing still gets. I like to imagine how disappointed some guy is that it's actually just about a frazzled … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #184: Kill Santa

Best Mom Tip #178: Choose your soundtrack

February 14, 2013Leave a comment

So today is Valentine's Day.  Quick, you have a few more hours before it is painfully clear that you've forgotten to acknowledge your significant other.  Anyway, Valentine's Day makes me think of romantic comedies and that makes me think of movies and that makes me think about how much more fun my life would be … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #178: Choose your soundtrack

Best Mom Tip #172: CYA. Literally.

April 1, 20123 Comments

Today I got stung in the ass by a wasp at a two-year-old birthday party. I tried to think of a clever intro to work my way up to that statement, but sometimes, you just gotta start with the punchline.The day started out pretty well-I woke up and read to the kids, we went to … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #172: CYA. Literally.

Best Mom Tip #166: Ask your mom about her childhood

December 24, 2011Leave a comment

My mother grew up below the poverty line on a cotton farm outside the town of Cartersville, Georgia.  While Leave It to Beaver was on TV across the nation, Mom went outside to the outhouse when the need arose.  My beloved Aunt Charlotte was 14 before they had indoor plumbing.  My grandfather ran the pipes … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #166: Ask your mom about her childhood

Best Mom Tip #164: Lie to your 3-year-old

December 18, 20114 Comments

First of all, let me say hello to Cheryl. What's up, Cheryl? Cheryl is my wonderful friend who calls herself my #1 fan and reads my blog faithfully. Since she works in television I like to pretend that my writings have been "picked up" by the Cartoon Network because, technically, the same computer that rates … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #164: Lie to your 3-year-old

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