“Mommy what is taxes?” And my little four-year-old said this in such a way, wide-eyed and apprehensive, that I knew he must have overheard an adult conversation. I was picking up various... Read more >>

In a moment of inspiration and complete desperation (and maybe even a bit of work procrastination), I sat down at my computer and typed up a daily chore chart. One for the Girl. One for the Boy. To... Read more >>

Our lives are increasingly more busy these days and sometimes it’s hard to find time to accomplish everything. One way to balance work and play is to combine them and involve the whole... Read more >>

Do I have to? Now? Sigh. You might be hearing this a lot this summer, but keep in mind that if you teach your child to help around the house, it will pay off in the long run. Yes, sometimes it is... Read more >>

So, that’s it. You’ve decided to move in together. You’re excited, in love, and ready to go for it. People are warning you that it’s a big deal, but you are different and so is... Read more >>

It’s a typical weekday morning in my house. It is 7:30 and I have already been to the gym, made my bed, and taken a shower. I start out at 5:30 so I can accomplish these things before waking the... Read more >>

“Remind me again, what’s the name of our dentist?” he asks. “Isn’t his name something like Dr. Tooth?” I try to keep a straight face knowing that he actually... Read more >>

When I was twelve years old, we got what I do believe is the largest snow that I have ever seen. There were fourteen inches of snow on the ground. Every road in three counties had to be closed. It... Read more >>

Enjoying the humor of Erma Bombeck is amplified when you are a mother of seven. For you younger moms and you older ones who synapses are misfiring, I will remind you that Bombeck was a famous author... Read more >>

“Wash the clothes ... clean the room ... tame the wardrobe monster that has been mocking me for the last few weeks…” These were the thoughts running through my head as I sat in the... Read more >>