Here’s the thing you need to know about me as a mom: My kids will be getting Easter baskets as long as I’m on this side of the dirt. They will be in their 50s and I will be making…
There are times, when I’m signing a permission slip or making some sort of parenting decision, when I step outside myself with wonder, “I can’t believe I’m old enough to make these decisions!” Yes. I’m deep into my 40s, but…
We do a lot of creating around here. We create videos, podcasts, merchandise, and blogs (like this) for you to read. We spent the majority of last year creating a game and writing a book. When we create, we have…
It’s true, I’m more productive in a tidy house. We have chore charts and cleaning schedules to keep this place in check. But every ounce of tidiness leaves my body when I enter my car. I am not a great…
To be clear: I love Trader Joe’s. But are they all in already congested areas on purpose? Do their weird food combos seduce us into putting up with narrow aisles? It got us thinking, so Penn and I created a…
Last week, I shared a blog post on Facebook about my 2023 resolution of reading more. I asked you what should I be reading in 2024…and boy did you deliver! There were over 2,000 comments filled with book titles and…
My motto for the last couple weeks has been: “That sounds like a January problem.”
So when it came to the last podcast of the year (and even though it’s my most favorite thing we do) I decided to make…
Penn and I have a good marriage, maybe even a great one. But one thing that will always start a fight in our house is the timing and frequency with which I play Christmas music. I’ll admit I’ll crank a…
Everyone has a story of the worst gift they ever received. (And typically it is also the funniest.) During my first year of college, I told my Dad I wanted pajamas for Christmas. All the girls in my dorm had…
I love shopping for the holidays, but there’s one thing I love more than getting the perfect gift: Getting the perfect gift on sale! While I don’t go out to shop on Black Friday, I typically find great deals online.…