As a parent, we often hear about the terrible twos. What all those so-called parent pundits—the authors, bloggers, podcasters and even my Super Mom besties—failed to warn us about is that first year after your teen comes home from college. You’re not really parenting anymore. You’re just … aware of his existence.
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Sorry to Bother You, But You Owe Me $30K
By SaveYourSelf.biz I’m a bitch.I’m annoying.I’m getting on your nerves.I’m bossy. I don’t care what you call me. In the unminced words of Issa Rae, “Run me my money.” You owe me $30,000.You owe me $80.You owe me $2,500. Enough with the excuses. Run me my money. I recently overheard two women talking about money.Continue reading “Sorry to Bother You, But You Owe Me $30K”
Supporting Women, One Compliment at a Time
I recently complimented another woman on her romper. Her response was much more than I bargained for.
Please Pass the Hot Sauce
What kind of crazy world do we live in where someone is afraid to offer you hot sauce for fear of offending you?
Me, Myself & I
In September, I had a lovely, nice-sized house with plenty of room. It was just me, my husband and our doggy daughter (our human son was away at college), so feeling crowded had never been an issue. By December, however, the walls had begun to close in—fast. Same house, same layout and design,…
More Than Eggs: Breaking the Silence on Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is often silent. It affects people you know—people who are doing their best to keep up appearances while quietly making impossible choices between medicine, rent and meals.
My Goal Mate
Today, I am going to work and then to the spa for some much-needed self-care. Also today, my teen-age son is having his wisdom teeth removed. Before you start “bad mothering” me, relax. My husband’s got this.
Family Feuding
My close-knit family never anticipated the infighting that would occur over settling our loved one’s estate.
Rush, Relax, Reset
Every few months, I have to roll TF out. Solo travel is my salvation. It’s how I recharge.
My Dilemma: To Sweep Up or Clean Up?
Like many people, I was struggling with inflation and an increasing cost of living. So, what did I decide to do about this financial shortfall? I started cleaning my dining room, of course.
