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“Yay! A Snow Day!” to “No! I Can’t Take Another Day!”
Saturday night: everyone was SUPER excited about the snow day. Sunday: Moms across Memphis were beaming happily at their kids’ wide eyes and smiles when they woke up and looked out the window to find their neighborhoods covered in white. The excitement was almost too much to bear. Some moms were even spotted outside playing amongst […]
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Pumpkin Spice, You’ve Gone Too Far
This was originally published in 2021, but the author stands by her claims that pumpkin has gone too far (especially because more and more things are added every year).It's 100 degrees outside, but according to all the coffee shops, it's already PSL season. And, while I am personally not a fan of PSL, I get […]
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Memphis’ “Secret Beach” (A MUST READ!)
It's about to be summer here in Memphis, and all of last summer I was hearing rumors about a secret beach.  “A beach? In Memphis? Really?!?!?” I have been daydreaming and picturing myself at this secret location…. I would have my Yeti cooler filled with a variety of local craft beers. I’ll be reclining back […]
I Want to Mom Like the Grizz
If you live in Memphis, chances are pretty high that you've been to at least one Memphis Grizz basketball game. And if you've been paying any attention lately, you may have heard that our point guard, Ja Morant, just got announced as a 2022 NBA All-Star starter. When I moved here in 2015, it was […]
Sinterklaas, the Dutch Santa
Growing up, our family did not care much for Santa. But that was mostly because we received all our presents on December 5th! That is 'present day' or "pakjesavond (in Dutch)" which is basically a celebration of St. Nicholas' (Santa's) birthday. I know this sounds crazy. If you didn't already know this, Santa's origins are […]
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Ditching the Panties; That Time I Went Commando and Loved It
Yoga pants are the new wave of fashion for moms. Flattering, comfortable, and versatile, but at the same time, a tad revealing. And if you're like me and live the majority of your life in these stretchy wonders, you've probably come across the problem : panties. Granny panties: a DEFINITE no go. I'm telling you […]
pumpkin spice girl
Pumpkin Spice, You’ve Gone Too Far
It's 100 degrees outside, but according to Starbucks, it's already PSL season. And while I am personally not a fan of PSL, I get them. I also understand pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin in recipes. But these days, you can find pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING, and it's just gone too far. I reached out to […]
8 Signs You’re a Pandemic Parent
I made the unfortunate discovery the other day that I have parented for more years during this pandemic than before it, and I have learned (not learned?) some lessons that no parenting book prepared me for. If you've been a pandemic parent longer than a regular parent, this list might be for you: You are […]
A Day in the Life of a Mom
If you are reading this post, odds are fairly good that you are a mom. And if you're not a mom, then you know and love one. No two days of motherhood are ever the same, and most are filled with unexpected blessings and challenges. What follows is an absolutely true account of one such […]
Can Someone Please Explain Mom Jeans to Me?
I have a confession to make: I don’t understand mom jeans. Are they meant to be FOR moms? What makes something a pair of mom jeans? Is anyone else out there confused? According to Wikipedia, "mom jeans" is a slang term for high-waisted women's jeans that were originally fashionable in the late 1980s and early […]
I Want to Mom Like the Grizz
A huge thanks to the Memphis Grizzlies for inspiring this post and creating family memories for years to come. If you live in Memphis, chances are pretty high that you've been to at least one Memphis Grizz basketball game. And if you've been paying any attention lately, you may have heard that our point guard, […]
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Wordle : What your Strategy Says About You
By now, you’ve likely seen the trademark squares, proclaiming some sort of coded language, on your friends’ Facebook. Maybe you’ve given in and are now among the many who tune in for their daily Wordle fix. This five-word six-try puzzle has taken my friend group by storm. Wordle is beautiful in its simplicity. There’s no […]
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15 Things I’ve Learned About Children Since Having My Own
I didn’t spend a lot of time around children while I was growing up. I only babysat maybe three times; and, even though I was a dance teacher, 30 minutes a week with a child does not really show you everything about how their little brains work. I was pretty clueless when my own children […]
12 Reasons you Should TOTALLY get a Puppy for Christmas
Everybody loves a puppy. They're so cute and fluffy and sweet! Maybe you've even been contemplating getting your kids a puppy for Christmas. Imagine how excited they'd be! Since there's been such a huge increase in gifted puppies over the last few years, I reached out to some of my colleagues and we have come […]
You Might Be A Hunter’s Wife If….
It's that time of year, and if your husband is a hunting enthusiast, you know exactly what I mean. Hunting is not just an expensive hobby, it is a lifestyle. And you either embrace the hunter's wife lifestyle or find a different guy, because he's definitely not giving it up. Although each family's hunting season […]
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This was originally published EXACTLY six years ago. Apparently snow on MLK Day weekend is a Memphis thing.