The term “Facebook friend” is a tricky little phrase, indeed. We accept most of these requests not because we genuinely want to connect with these people whose calls we’ve been dodging, but because it’d be totally awkward to not accept them. This means most of us spend our days rolling our eyes and scanning past […]
31 Days of Summer Fun with Kids
Summer days can be looong when you have kids at home, so I did a bit of research on Pinterest and came up with a 31-day plan to keep us occupied. I think you’ll agree that it is both educational and accurate. Enjoy! From adorable optimism to totally giving up: 31 Days of “Summer Fun” with […]
A Message for My Beloved Children Who Insist Their Lives Are Really Really Hard
Dear Beloved Children Who Insist Their Lives Are Really Really Hard, Oh, my sweet pups. You have no idea what you’re talking about. The two of you live with both parents in a lovely home in Suburban New Jersey that has a snack selection that rivals the average Whole Foods store. I was the sixth kid […]
When a BFF isn’t a Friend, After All
“She says if I don’t do what she tells me to do then we can’t be BFFs anymore.” I hated—hated—those words coming from my daughter’s lips. But I had a feeling they were coming. My six-year-old dances through life confident, bright, independent – and with a big friendly grin on her face. The main comment […]
Santa, Baby: The Mom Version VIDEO
I have a little Christmas treat for you: A live-action video of my Santa, Baby: The Mom Version post. Sing it loud and proud, ladies! Happy holidays, everyone!
I Might Have Rainbow Loom Issues
Elementary schools and playgrounds are all aflutter with excitement over the latest colorful fad: the Rainbow Loom. Parents hear that this $17 toy uses fine motor skills, no batteries, and will draw out the creative side of their kids, so are easily persuaded to snap one up for the whole family. Little do they know what […]
Real Moms Magazine: Back-to-School Issue
It took me six-and-a-half years to get to this Very Special Edition of back-to-school. As of 8:25am today, both of my kids are in school full-time. [Kim throws confetti, takes sip of champagne] My oldest has desperately missed school since it ended in June. My youngest has been ready for full-day school for well over a […]
How Being a Parent is Like Being a Superhero
Because we’re equally as awesome as the Man of Steel. How being a parent is like being a superhero Click To Tweet Like what you see? Subscribe today! Follow on Facebook and Twitter, too!
Real Moms Magazine: Mother’s Day Edition
Because there’s no way we’re really doing all that shit we pinned on Pinterest for mom this year. I’m keepin’ it real this Mother’s Day, yo. And rocking another magazine cover, Oprah-style. Except with no hair, or make-up, or…umm…non-pajama clothes. BOOM. Want to see past issues of Real Moms Magazine? Click here to see them all […]
A Letter to Another Mother
After my 5yo’s teacher called me this morning, I had to write an email to a mom at my kids’ school today. Something happened between our kids, and I couldn’t keep my mouth shut. I wasn’t sure what to say, exactly. I didn’t know if I’d express myself as I wanted to. But I knew […]