Author Archives: JD
I usually scoff at the idea of making resolutions. But not this year.
Come to think of it – not only do I usually ignore the idea of making resolutions, I kinda smirk when people make them. At least, when people make resolutions that make me roll my eyes and think, Really? I … Continue reading
Extra-good behavior for Santa? HA.
The last few weeks I have been wondering if my girls actually don’t believe in Santa, and they’re just milking us for gifts. There has been no attempt on their parts to be extra good. Extra helpful. Extra anything. Better … Continue reading
2011 Christmas and Holiday Gift Ideas for 3 to 5 Year Old Girls
Do you need Christmas or holiday gift ideas for little girls aged 3 to 5 years old? Well I gotta tell you, I shopped online WAY too much on Black Friday and Cyber Monday for Lizzie, my kindergartener, and Sophia, … Continue reading
It’s time for the Thanksgiving Thanking Throwdown. And I WIN.
‘Tis the season for all of us bloggers, tweeters, and facebookers to get all thanky-thanky. In my mind it has become a competitive sport. Because what this world needs is more mommy competition, right? I mean, really, what are the … Continue reading
New Gourmet Cupcake Shop Tempts Metrowest Taste Buds: CocoBeni Confections Review
Miss Lizzie, like most kids, would eat sweets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if she could. So when she heard a new cupcake shop opened up near her dance studio, she was determined that sweet treats were in her future. … Continue reading
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Tagged Emack & Bolio's ice cream, metrowest ma bakery review, metrowest ma cupcakes, momagement, Review
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Review: Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer
You guys, I’m embarrassed. Last year, a very nice guy at 360 Public Relations gave me two products to review: the Vicks Starry Night Humidifier and the Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer. I reviewed the humidifier but, well, the ear thermometer? … Continue reading
Eats: The yummiest, best pumpkin recipes
I am obsessed with pumpkin. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice lattes … I love it all. But you know, I don’t have an amazing pumpkin bread recipe. I tweeted out a request (twice!) for a good pumpkin … Continue reading
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Tagged Cooking, easy and best pumpkin recipes, momagement, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin seed recipes
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“Why was she mean to me?” Dealing with kindergarten friendship issues
It’s what every parent of a young child dreads but knows it’ll happen eventually: Someone is going to be mean to your child when you’re not there to help. It’s positively heartbreaking when it happens. But here are some ideas … Continue reading
