[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Kristina Hammer of The Angrivated Mom There are some contingencies in life that are inevitable. Unavoidable and unchangeable. Especially when you’re being raised in a low-income family. There just aren’t enough opportunities available for these kids the same way as there are for middle- and […]
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10 Hiding Places for Moms: A Practical Guide
Nope. This isn’t about how to kick your kid’s ass at hide and seek (though I’d totally read that post). It’s about the real deal, “I have to get the eff-out-of-here-before-I-lose- even-more-of-my-shit” hiding places for mothers. Mother-tested, mother-approved, here’s a list of ten places you can escape to when you’re […]
10 Tips for Surviving the Year-End Field Trip
The time is upon us. We have survived another year (pardon me if that seems presumptuous, but if you are reading this I am going to make assumptions about your vital signs.) As a reward for the hard work you have done all year in getting your child to school, […]
15 Quotes About Success to Motivate You Today
Mark Twain, one of my most favorite humorists of all time, once said, “To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.” While I’m not so sure about the ignorance part, I think the confidence part is key. And it is something we can all attain. Here are […]
The Overwhelming
I am suffering from a condition I am referring to as “The Overwhelming.” My entire life is in some way touched by this malady and it really, really sucks. We’ve had some upsetting medical news recently which has shaken up our lives, as well as our diet, and stresses me […]
My Daughter’s Teacher Asked Me Publicly How Much I Weigh. Seriously.
As a new mom, something happens every day that leaves me thinking, “What in the actual fuck?” I know I can’t be alone in this. Right, guys? Bueller? Most recently, it was a woman who works at my daughter’s daycare. She is always very nice and extremely sweet to my […]
This Is What I’ve Learned About Raising a Strong-Willed Child
Having a strong-willed child is definitely a blessing, and at times a curse. This is the one thing no one ever tells you: Some kids are made for pushing limits, and you just might end up with your hands full. My little girl is very smart and independent. She is also […]
Giving Crappy Home Haircuts Since 1988
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Carrie Tinsley of Carrie On, Y’all This is a picture of me when I turned 10. I’m looking down at my birthday cake, and I have terrible bangs. This was a running theme throughout my childhood. When my bangs got too long for my taste, […]