They were everywhere for what felt like an eternity. They clothed the cool and fashionable mom at school drop off, the one who always seemed so together and had the impossible measurements of a Barbie doll. They looked equally as fabulous on the twenty-something who helped you pick them out, […]
Humor
Why Can’t I Have a Kid Who… (A Short Mommy Complaint)
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Carrie Tinsley of Carrie On Y’all About an hour ago, I left my screaming two-year-old at his twice per week Mother’s Day Out program. He was inconsolable and not taking his “abandonment” lightly. He forced me, with my arms full of backpack, cups, and lunchbox, […]
Dating in the Digital Age
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Tina Steele of The Tina Situation I cannot begin to tell you how relieved I am that I am not part of the current dating scene. This is not just because the idea of someone besides my husband seeing my 38 year old naked body […]
4 Things I Wish I Could Change for Overweight Women
By Michelle Poston Combs of Rubber Shoes in Hell I can’t change anything for people who struggle with weight loss, but I sure as hell can bitch about it. In fact, if I could get paid for bitching, I’d be rich. I’m good at it. The other thing I can […]
Dear Personal Trainer
By Ali Solomon of Wiggle Room Dear personal trainer, “You’re not serious about getting into shape,” you told me with a hint of a sneer. One minute I was on the elliptical, trotting along to REO Speedwagon, the next I was sitting in your office, drenched in sweat, as you promised […]
A Teacher Answers Students’ Frequently Asked Questions
By Elizabeth Harber As a writing teacher, every year I get a lot of the same questions from students. I put together this simple guide to help students find answers to these questions that always come up. Are we doing anything in class today? No, absolutely nothing. It is lucky […]
5 Topics My Husband and I Never Discussed Before Having Kids
By Emily Spence of Sweet n’ Sour Mom “Maura pooped while napping today, then took her diaper off after she woke up, and proceeded to walk around her room, stomping it into the carpet. So, how was your day?” This is something I mentioned to my husband over a glass […]
My Dirty Secret Love Affair
By Lesley of nurturehernature.com I have a problem. I am infatuated and have lost all control over my actions. And it’s growing worse. Like a good little love addict, I started off small—a glance here, a flip there, a slow turn up of the volume occasionally. But I am now […]