Just to be clear from the get-go, I like flowers. Nothing against flowers. I've received, grown, and bought many a flower that's made my life a happier place. That said, I probably won't be getting flowers on Valentine's Day. There's the slightest chance my husband and kids will stop off at the store on the [...]
Best Cookies Evah. Seriously.
December 23, 2012 – Posted in: Bright Side of Life, Food, Holidays, Things To Do with Kids, Worst Mom RecipesSo I realize I'm a little late to the party on this (big surprise), but I'm feeling compelled to share something with you guys. I hold in my hands the recipe for the world's best cookies. Seriously. Not joking. Those who know me are well aware that I can't cook. I regularly burn soup when I [...]
When You Wish Upon a Blog
December 11, 2012 – Posted in: Blogging, Chronic Pain, Complaining, Cranky Tammy, Grief, Holidays, Logan's Story, Personal Insanity, Sappy TammyLike an innocent little schoolgirl, romping 'round the playground, I've been smacked on the back by a bigger, stronger, faster kid and declared "It" in a brutal game of tag. Okay, that's not entirely accurate. But bullying is just so "in" right now. My friend, Kelly DeBie over at DeBie Hive has tagged me in [...]
The Battle to Believe
December 9, 2012 – Posted in: Holidays, Movies, Things To Do with Kids, Websites, Worst Mom ReviewsWe went to see Rise of the Guardians today. The odds were already heavily in favor of me crying because I cry at just about everything. But this had Christmas spirit, childhood dreams, and overcoming personal tragedy all wrapped up into ninety minutes, so I really didn't stand a chance. Later I heard the kids [...]
Hunting for Christmas Trees in the Wild Blue Yonder
December 7, 2012 – Posted in: Complaining, First World Problems, Holidays, Nevada, Personal Insanity, The Great Outdoors, Things To Do with Kids, This Is Supposed to be Fun, Worst Mom RandomnessSo we officially got our asses kicked by a tree yesterday. At 2 p.m., my husband, Tenzin, and I sprung the kids out of school so we could head up the mountain to cut down our Christmas tree. Tenzin is working every weekend until Christmas, so we figured this was the best solution. Get up [...]
Worst Moms Christmas Gifts — Going Bananas
December 4, 2012 – Posted in: Food, Holidays, Okay That's Funny, Shopping Hell, Uncategorized, Worst Mom ReviewsOne of the great and horrible realities of Christmas in the 21st century is that there's really no excuse for not being able to find the perfect gift. Because if it's not online, it probably means you're a genius and just came up with the next great thing in greatness. Either that or you're like [...]
Eating Big, Playing Hard, and Shopping Small
November 24, 2012 – Posted in: Elfie, Grosser than Gross, Holidays, Jasper, Logan's Story, Newt, Reno, Shopping Hell, Vacation, Worst Mom Randomness, Worst Mom ReviewsWell, we've survived Thanksgiving weekend (so far). I'm not calling it a complete success until we get everybody out of bed and off to school Monday morning after nine late nights and Wii-filled days. Here are a few highlights from the last few days... •I finally put a crowbar in it and got Elfie some new [...]
Last, Last Minute Costumes for Kids
October 30, 2012 – Posted in: Holidays, Things To Do with Kids, Worst Mom RandomnessSo I know this is going to be hard to believe -- given my reputation for having everything pulled together all the time -- but I've had quite a few instances of last-minute, " pull crap from all over your house and garage" because you need to make a costume. I know. It really is [...]
Halloween Food that Won’t Make You Want to Puke — Maybe
October 28, 2012 – Posted in: Food, Grosser than Gross, Holidays, Things To Do with Kids, This Is Supposed to be Fun, Worst Mom RecipesSo yesterday, after we got back from the right-winger pumpkin patch (which I'll write about tomorrow because I just don't have the stomach for it tonight), we had lots of plans. Lots and lots of big plans. Put up the Halloween decorations. Carve pumpkins. Blog. Get ready for our neighbor's party. Instead, Tenzin and I [...]
Pre-trick-or-treating in Reno — Because Halloween Night is Not Enough!
October 22, 2012 – Posted in: Holidays, Reno, Things To Do with Kids, Worst Mom RandomnessSo I don't know about you guys, but I can't believe we're already heading into the end of October. Frankly this scares the hell out of me because we all know Halloween is the starting line for the holidays. It's sort of like being put in that tube that takes you up into the arena [...]
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