Birthday season in The Mom of the Year household is upon us, friends. Our entire family, immediate and extended, without exception, was born between the very end of May and October 1. What does this mean for you? A lot of upcoming scary Facebook pictures of Mommy looking like a psychotic mess and undue excessive whining […]
25 Reasons My Scale is a Liar
Oh honey, Alisa, I’m right there with you–my jeans are so, so heavy. And muscle weight and humidity are A BEAST. Also, I love you, Alisa. Friends, if there was ever a time to love on Alisa, it is NOW. Solidarity on the scale and peace out, my love! ********************************************************************* On my 29th birthday I […]
A Sanctuary Bought for a Song
I don’t know about you all, but as we bust into these Spring months, I’m craving freshness. In all things and all areas of my life, but dude, if I could I just create a refuge in one room of my house?? I’d be golden. So when Alisa told me about the latest score she […]
Mom and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Oh, Alisa. You are so very real and so have my heart; have I mentioned how blessed I am to have had you become a real friend who truly “gets it”? Readers, go read up and give this momma some needed lovin’ for ACING IT OUT. And Alisa, I’m on stand-by with the coffee, tp, […]
Art on the Cheap
God love Alisa for coming to us in the midst of this horrid chilly winter mess, and giving us something else to think about. Why do I love this post so much (despite the fact that Alisa outs herself as a crafter)? It’s in no way sponsored–it’s just a really neat way she figured out […]
The Soundtrack of Parenthood
Alisa is back! And she’s got a fantastic treat for you today. She has me snorting while singing, and that, friends, is a very special thing. ***Spoiler alert!!***– At the end of the post, you can find a link to her nifty soundtrack so you can take the fun with you wherever your little ones have you […]
Antics and Answers Delivered!
Alisa, AKA the coolest blog-columnist EVER is back, and she’s VLOGGING. I’ll say no more… ************************************************************************* Hello Mom of the Year peeps! It’s Alisa and I’m back with an exciting new post! I SO enjoy blogging with all of you and I really appreciate the warm welcome you have given me here. I’d like to […]
The Turkey Queen
So I’m no secret that Alisa scares me more than a little. She’s just so darn crafty, creative, smart, GOOD at household-managament matters…When she starts to throw out terms such as “baked brie” and “bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin with balsalmic glaze” (see below), I start to feel more than a little intimidated. This is scary stuff, […]
Keep the Dream Alive: You CAN Take the Day Off!
Gah! Something they don’t tell you before you get knocked up? You will never, ever again GET A DAY OFF. You will basically work 24/7 until you die. I’m so sorry, but it’s true. What I wouldn’t give to rock a nanny or have grandparents who lived next door sometimes, but true story–I am on […]
Shut the front door! The Helpful Guide to “Cursing” Like a Mother
Do you all remember Alisa who helped us out last month with the delicate art of how to rock a selfie? Let me recap: I like her so much, I think she’s really funny, and she’s going to be hanging out here once in a while with some very practical how-to tips. On things we […]
