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·Dec 5, 2021

A Husband’s Guide to Interpreting Gestures and Hearing the Unspoken

Did my silence and side-eye not speak loud and clear? — On more than a handful of occasions, my husband has said he wishes I would just come out and tell him exactly what I want instead of being vague or beating around the bush. Or worse even, assuming he knows without me verbally giving any indication whatsoever. Being skilled in…

Marriage

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A Husband’s Guide to Interpreting Gestures and Hearing the Unspoken
A Husband’s Guide to Interpreting Gestures and Hearing the Unspoken
Marriage

5 min read


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The Haven

·Sep 14, 2021

This is How A Working Mom Weekdays

School mornings are the worst mornings — My alarm goes off at 5:30. 5:40. And 5:50. I roll out of bed at 5:55. I shower. Ponder on when I last washed my hair or shaved my legs. Decide to forego both. Shower off, bath on. Pour in some bubbles. Fling open the teen’s bedroom door and shout…

Kids

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This is How A Working Mom Weekdays
This is How A Working Mom Weekdays
Kids

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Sep 11, 2021

My Kids’ Stepmom is Stealing Their Milestones

I feel robbed of the memories I should be making with my daughters — My oldest child packed up her room three Sundays ago. As we hauled boxes of clothes and shoes and carefully rolled-up classic rock posters to her car, my heart sunk. I couldn’t believe my girl was leaving for college, and by this time the following week, she’d be calling a…

Parenting

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My Kids’ Stepmom is Stealing Their Milestones
My Kids’ Stepmom is Stealing Their Milestones
Parenting

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Relationship Stories

·Mar 15, 2021

You’ve Earned Your Right to Ugly Cry

You’ve held it together long enough. Girl, let it go. — A letter to myself. Hey, you. So, I hear you’ve been feeling a bit down lately. Stressed, underappreciated. I get it. Don’t feel too bad about yourself, we’ve all been there. Heed my advice: Don’t beat yourself up too much. You are much more than you give yourself credit for. Career-wise, you bust your…

Relationships

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You’ve Earned Your Right to Ugly Cry
You’ve Earned Your Right to Ugly Cry
Relationships

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Mar 6, 2021

Horribly Bad Canned Responses to Your Kids’ Uncomfortable Questions

Blurting out the first thought that enters your head might not be the best approach. But it is what it is. — As any parent will tell you, kids ask a bunch of questions. Why is the sky blue? Why is pee yellow? Why does my nose have boogers? Between Google and Alexa, I usually get the info I need, and then we go about our day. But as any parent will…

Parenting

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Horribly Bad Canned Responses to Your Kids’ Uncomfortable Questions
Horribly Bad Canned Responses to Your Kids’ Uncomfortable Questions
Parenting

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Family & Kids Blog

·Feb 28, 2021

I Don’t Know How to Be Myself Around My Fourteen-Year-Old

She makes me uneasy, and our relationship is strained as a result — You know how certain people just make you feel uncomfortable? Not in a freaked-out, I-think-this-person-might-be-a-mass-murderer kind of way, but in the sense that you’re not sure how to relax and just be in their presence? Maybe it’s that coworker who stares at you silently and expressionless just a bit too…

Parenting

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I Don’t Know How to Just “Be” Around My Fourteen-Year-Old
I Don’t Know How to Just “Be” Around My Fourteen-Year-Old
Parenting

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·Feb 27, 2021

Nothing Says Love Like Pooping in Front of Your Husband

Welcome to the Marital Comfort Zone — My husband and I started dating in 2012. With him being 11 years younger, I was apprehensive about A LOT of things during those first few months of courtship. Will he think I’m as cool as his younger ex-girlfriends? I mean, one of them sang lead vocals in a band…

Marriage

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Nothing Says Love Like Pooping in Front of Your Husband
Nothing Says Love Like Pooping in Front of Your Husband
Marriage

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Family & Kids Blog

·Feb 14, 2021

A Parent’s Guide to Driving Your Kids Away

Spoiler alert: Cursing and telling them they’re doomed for failure is a damn good start — I’m far from being the perfect mom. Truth be told, I’ve been sucking tremendously at my role lately. …

Family

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A Parent’s Guide to Driving Your Kids Away
A Parent’s Guide to Driving Your Kids Away
Family

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Feb 11, 2021

At 41, I Finally Learned The Function of Each of My Kitchen Knives

And where in the fridge to store my leafy greens. Thanks to Google, I may finally be an adult. — I’ve never possessed any culinary skill. I’m fairly proficient in making spaghetti and frozen pizzas, and I do bake one mean spinach lasagna. But that’s basically where my cooking talents end. Needless to say, my contribution at holiday meals is a store-bought pie. Okay, I’m kidding. I usually arrive late…

Cooking

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At 41, I Finally Learned The Function of Each of My  Kitchen Knives
At 41, I Finally Learned The Function of Each of My  Kitchen Knives
Cooking

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·Jan 21, 2021

My Laundry Hates Me, and Taunts Me Daily

When ONE person does laundry for FIVE people, the neglect is real. — Hey, Rachel...where have you been? Hey, striped towel. What’s up? Not much. The gang and I have just been chillin’ in a hamper for two weeks. Did you forget about us? Ooh, yikes. Honestly, yeah, I did. I’m sorry, but ever since moving into a house where the laundry room…

Parenting

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My Laundry Hates Me, and Taunts Me Daily
My Laundry Hates Me, and Taunts Me Daily
Parenting

4 min read

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