Category: Adulting & Family Life
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The Santa Photo That Noped
We never got the Santa photo, presents sometimes sat untouched until New Year’s, and traditions rarely went as planned — but our Christmases were full of laughter, surprises, and kid-made chaos.
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The Toothbrush Swirly and Other Life Occurrences
A hilarious true story about toothbrush accidents, Target disasters, and embracing the weird chaos that always seems to follow me around.
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Grandma Got Run Over by a…Christmas Tree?
A look back at the wonderfully chaotic Christmas trees of my childhood—crooked trees, melted candy men, flying tinsel, and all. Perfect? Never. Memorable? Absolutely.
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The Real Thanksgiving Tradition? “Accidental” Pie-Flipping
Growing up, Thanksgiving wasn’t just about turkey and parades—it was loud, chaotic, and full of quirky family traditions. The biggest one? “Accidental” pie-flipping. Some things have changed over the years, but the laughter, the storytelling, and the love around the table still remain.
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Parenting: The Stuff They Forgot to Put in the Manual
Parenting comes with a lot of moments no manual could ever prepare you for — sleepless nights, weird milestones, unexpected “lasts,” and the eye-opening realization that your kids aren’t kids anymore. This honest, funny look at raising humans is for every parent who’s ever wished for instructions… or at least a nap.
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Maybe We Can Just Call It Marriage
One afternoon, my daughter Mae got into the car after school and said, “Mom, I’m half gay.” I looked at her in mock horror and asked, “Oh my God— which half?” She grinned and said, “The left.” And I replied, “Thank God. If it were the right, it would be a disaster.” In case you missed the point of…
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Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?
When my mum turned 50, she told me she was going to be more free with her words.“If I want to say it,” she said, “I’m going to say it.” And every five-ish years since, she’s reminded me of that same thing—she’s going to say what she wants.Clearly, she hasn’t said it all yet.I’m sure…
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Dear Monday, You’re Not That Special
I’m not a fan of Monday holidays. This has been true for me for a long time. It probably dates back to high school. I went to Catholic high school… I know, what were my parents thinking?! A mischief-maker like me in Catholic school Yep, and not only did I graduate, but I also NEVER…
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I Don’t Parent by Committee—Or Shave Other People’s Legs
For the past few years, my husband has bought me sarcastic t-shirts. I have one that says, “Ew, People.” Another reads, “B*tch, I will put you in a trunk and pretend to look for you. Stop playing with me.” And my personal favorite: “Piss me off and I’ll slap you so hard even Google won’t be able to find you.”…
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The Remote’s in the Toaster, But I’m Calling It Progress
Adulting is weird, especially at the age of 50.There are days when I think I have life all figured out—that I have all the wisdom in the world. The next day? I realize I’ve put the TV remote in the fridge. Again! We like to think age and wisdom go together, but I think it’s more…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 