Lately I noticed some tantalizing billboards as I drove my daughter to and from her hockey games. The billboards advertised new businesses called “The Cake House” and “Cookies.” YUM! Who doesn’t like cake or cookies? I know I was very excited to try the cakes and cookies from these new businesses. Until I drove by [Read More]
We Need These Midlife Fairies to Visit Us
My teenage daughter babysits some adorable kids across the street. Recently, one of them lost a tooth and told us about the money she received from the Tooth Fairy. Ah, the Tooth Fairy. I’m glad my teens outgrew the Tooth Fairy ages ago. Mostly because I wasn’t aces in the role and often relied on [Read More]
Women’s Wide Leg Pants Are Your New Best Friend
I’m here to tell you something amazing, my dear readers, especially those who midlife and/or moms. Wide legs pants are your new best friend. Oh you haven’t heard the news? Let me tell you why wide leg pants rock. On trend First, they are gently fashion-forward. I say gently because I’m not encouraging you to [Read More]
I Love the Sounds of My Teens at Home for Winter Break
Some sounds are synonymous with the winter holidays. There’s the ripping of paper as gifts are opened. The clank of silverware as family members celebrate over a special meal. There are the jingle and tinkle of sleigh bells and jingle bells and the anticipatory countdown to the new year. Likewise, some sounds are synonymous with [Read More]
6 Fantastic Movies to Watch with Your Teenage Daughter
The nights are getting longer and the temperatures are dropping, which makes it the perfect time of year to cozy up with a good movie. Luckily, my teenage daughter enjoys movie night as much as I do. She and I both like movies that feature dynamic female leading characters and storylines. We’ve watched the six fantastic [Read More]
7 Easy Halloween Costumes for Men Featuring a Flannel Shirt
Every year my husband’s workplace throws a Halloween potluck. And every year my husband waits until the night before the Halloween potluck to lament how he doesn’t have a costume. He wants to be festive and join in the fun, but he just runs out of time and steam. Luckily, he’s married to me, the [Read More]
The College Tour Experience: 7 Things That Parents and Teens See Differently
My 16-year-old daughter is a high school junior now, so our family has started thinking about what comes next after graduation. Since college is on the table, that means we need to make time for some college tours. What’s the campus like? Is it walkable? Are the dorms nice or are they repurposed barracks from [Read More]
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