I know I’m not standard woman material. I’d rather argue politics than read about the Mom Wars. I’d rather spork myself in the eyeballs than spend hundreds of dollars shopping for fashionable shoes that I know will hurt my feet. And I’d rather spend 10 hours listening to the hamster dance song than watch one Justin Bieber YouTube video. I’ve been lied to all my life about things that are proper, womanly things to do with my kid around the Holidays. Martha Stewart’s done it to me. So has …
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43 Holiday Tips to Get You Through the Season with Ease
Getting through the holidays stress-free can be a daunting task. Let's face it, no matter how many deep-breathing techniques we employ, sometimes there's just no escaping all there is to do over the holidays. I love …
This is Why Illegal Tobacco Affects Us All
I was eleven when I tried my first cigarette. Eleven. My youngest is eleven now and every time I look at her I can’t imagine a cigarette dangling between her lips. I can only imagine how absurd I must have looked, all 80 …
Ask Millicent: We Must Be Awesome Because Our Guests Never Leave
Dear Millicent, I have a family member, let's call him Uncle Frank. Uncle Frank doesn't know when to leave. He will stay at our place long after all our other guests have left, completely ignoring all subtle hints about …
Talk With Our Kids About Money Day Powered By BMO
Money is a funny thing. We work for and use it daily. It pays taxes, puts a roof over our heads, food on our table, and clothes on our back. It’s a part of our life every single day as adults and yet it’s something many …
How to Combat Summer’s Deadly Sins
I remember that day like it was yesterday: the summer heat was over, and I traded my seasonal stretchy skirts for jeans. It soon became apparent that summery, stretchy skirts hide a multitude of pounds, because …
How To Boost A Car Battery – Sisters are Doing it for Themselves
Last Tuesday there was quite a sight to behold in the parking lot of my kids’ school. There was a lot of hooting and hollering, a lady doing the moonwalk, and two others with their fists in the air and looks of …
