I’m a big fan of fall, and it has nothing to do with the pumpkin spice latte. Nothing against people who like flavoured coffee, but if you’re spending these months solely focused on your PSL, you’re missing out on many other reasons to fall for fall. For example:
In my house, I sweep up gravel on a daily basis. It’s at the front entrance, the back door, and the areas in between. It’s in the kitchen, the main floor bathroom, the laundry room. It’s everywhere.
I can tell when I’m in a mental rut because my inner voice harps on me all the time. It defaults to a negative view of every action or decision I make. It chides me, questions me, mocks me openly. It also tries to convince me that others perceive me in the same disapproving way.
My two boys are scared of dogs. I thought maybe they’d grow out of it with time. They didn’t.
“Have you got big plans for the long weekend?”
A summer sports tournament is not the time to pack light. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from experience – and from peeking into the stylish utility totes of veteran sports moms. Here are some field-tested tips if you’re preparing for a weekend of soccer, baseball or any other outdoor activity.
We all know that becoming a mom is a huge, life-altering event, but it has changed me in other surprising ways, too. See if you remember any of these things from your pre-mom days:
If you had young children in 2006 when Disney/Pixar released the first Cars movie, it’s likely that your family was exposed to the story, the characters, and the merchandise. If your memory is foggy, take this quick quiz to double-check:+
Someone who loves clothes is sometimes referred to as a “clothes horse.” My six-year-old son, however, is more of a “clothes mule.” He stubbornly refuses to wear anything outside his comfort zone. Case clothed.
Hang on to your underwear and red curtains, because Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie hits theatres on June 2nd. This new animated film is based on the first book in the popular graphic novel series by author/illustrator Dav Pilkey.