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Off to Bloggy Boot Camp

This weekend I’m in San Francisco, speaking at Bloggy Boot Camp. It was another road trip adventure getting here, but unlike my EVO conference road trip experience, I traveled without kids this time. Instead I hit the road in a “Schweet” Lexus LX, along with my pal Angry Julie. I’m reviewing the car, which is [...]



Bad Economy = Good Parenting?

08. Jul, 2010 Bad Economy = Good Parenting?

Happy Friday everyone. We made it through the week. Time for a summer weekend. And a little levity from the ...

Pets… Worth the Mess?

03. Jun, 2010 Pets… Worth the Mess?

Love this short Vlog from Debbie Lavdas from Peace Love and Momminess, OCFamily and Orange County Mom's Blog. She's right ...

Why Do We Worry So Much?

07. May, 2010 Why Do We Worry So Much?

This video from Momma Said's Jen Singer really hit home for me. Then again her videos usually do! She's a ...

The State of the Stroller

28. Apr, 2010 The State of the Stroller

Has googling for stroller info made you absolutely buggy? Shopping for a stroller these days is a lot like shopping for ...

The Shampoo Thieves

14. Apr, 2010 The Shampoo Thieves

Haircare is important to me. If you know me, you know that I have a lot of locks to maintain. ...

California Schools In Crisis on Funny or Die

09. Apr, 2010 California Schools In Crisis on Funny or Die

Have a kid in the California School system? I do. And I have to tell you, as funny as this ...

Things Not to Do While Driving: Bikini Shave!

05. Apr, 2010 Things Not to Do While Driving: Bikini Shave!

Talking on the cellphone, texting, eating breakfast, applying make-up, sudoku...  Yes, we know how tempting it is to knee drive ...

No More Crying Babies

01. Apr, 2010 No More Crying Babies

SVmoms is breaking a story today that they have solved the age old problem of crying babies keeping Moms from ...

Trucks? Tricks? Is the Economy Really THAT Bad?

31. Mar, 2010 Trucks? Tricks? Is the Economy Really THAT Bad?

Thanks to Bryce Gruber of The Luxury Spot for a smile this am about "take your kids to work day".  ...

She’s Gotta Bump

26. Mar, 2010 She’s Gotta Bump

This one goes out to all the preggy ladies! Check out this hysterical video currently featured on Funny or Die. ...

An Unsolicited Gift offers Unsolicited Advice

23. Mar, 2010 An Unsolicited Gift offers Unsolicited Advice

In his recent book, "An Unsolicited Gift", UK Psych Dennis Friedman offers insight into why we do what we do. ...

I’m not in Time Out, I’m a Superhero!

16. Mar, 2010 I’m not in Time Out, I’m a Superhero!

Dear Spencer Pratt, Thanks so much for making my job as a parent so much easier, and more FUN! From now ...

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