Why Having Kids in Sports SUCKS

Listen, I am aware of the benefits team sports have for children, this is one of the reasons both my children are in them. However, there are also many things about having my kids in sports that SUCK complete donkey ass. Having kids in sports…

Life Lessons From Judy Blume…

Books have always been a huge part of my life. I think it has a lot to do with being a child of the 80’s and not owning an Atari. My love for books began early. Nancy Drew, Encyclopedia Brown, Choose Your Own Adventure –…

Shall I Suggest….

So what kind of crap am I into this week? This kind of stuff… It’s Spring Break for us. I am going to do some downloading –Road Trip Music for Your Family I love making fun of bloggers. So does this lady. As soon as I…

How To Whitewash Your Fireplace…

Our fireplace makes me twitchy. I could no longer handle the 1980’s slate/rock. I could no longer handle the orange. Especially since we had the walls painted this lovely blue on Tuesday. So, I googled, I pinterested and I stalked my friends blogs. And then I…

I Love My Elf on The Shelf…

Due to popular demand I bring you… Jody Loves Her Elf On The Shelf Dear Kyla, What do you have against the Elf on the Shelf? How can you not love the lanky little darlin’ with the mischievous twinkle in his eye or the perky…

Elf on the Shelf…

NOTE: This is the post that keeps giving and giving. Thanks to Shauna. Due to popular demand…. Charming Tradition My Ass Yes. I have been sucked into the nightmare that is known as The Elf on the Shelf. I have no idea how it happened….

Married to the Military…

I married a former sailor who is now living as a land creature. My husband spent a good deal of time sailing the world in the Navy, and he has generally adapted well to civilian life, but there are some things that are so deeply…

Throwback Thursday….

Surely you know what Throwback Thursday is…? For me Throwback Thursday is by far one of the funnest (not a word, I know) things to see on Thursdays. It’s when people post old school photos of themselves on their social media accounts. I frickn’ love…

Juggling Life: Life Hacks for Cleaning Your Home…

Work, soccer practice, dinner, ballet…with all of the activities that your family is involved in, how can you find time to clean? Life hacks are strategies and techniques that help you manage daily activities and manage time more efficiently while having a beautiful home. Decorating…

Christmas Vomit…

I met Jessica last year at the Newcomers Reception at Blissdom Canada. I quickly corrupted her and taught her how to steal items from the lovely people from Philosophy. Jessica is super kind and very funny and probably one of the cutest people on the…