Middle school. The bane of everyone’s existence. The time of your life when you’re awkward, insecure, and you make poor decisions about your life due to the unfortunate circumstance that is your underdeveloped brain and your new-found independence. Leaving adolescence…
Ideas for a 1980’s Summer
A few years ago, I decided to give my daughter a 1970’s summer. The point was to take things back to a simpler time, to disconnect from devices for a while and to stop and smell the roses for a…
What’s My Name?
When I got married, I had the distinct pleasure of going from being a Smith to a Jones. It was such a major step up, I didn’t even want to change my name. It didn’t make much of a difference…
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
Salt-N-Peppa probably weren’t thinking about a bunch of 5th graders when they rapped about sex, you and me, all the good things, and the bad things that may be. But this is my reality. Growing and Changing, aka Sex Ed,…
One Day at a Time
Today, I came across this letter on my computer. When it was written, my daughter was in 3rd grade. If you’re a parent, you may be familiar with the Star Student. Every week, if you were the chosen one, your…
No Day But Today
Guest post by Terri Takata-Smith Today a Facebook memory popped up in my newsfeed of my yougest son’s Kindergarten graduation. I can’t believe that was just last year. I mean two years ago…wait…2013…FOUR years ago?! What? How did that happen? …
Books: How to be Parisian Wherever You Are
My friend Brittany gave me How to be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love Style, and Bad Habits by Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas for my birthday a couple of years ago. When I finally got…
Angela’s Big Adventure – Where I’ve Been
Hi there! You may have noticed my blog has been silent for a few months. Ok, more than a few months. It wasn’t on purpose though. I’ve been on somewhat of an adventure. Kind of like Pee Wee, but not…
Let’s Be Bad Moms
By now you’ve seen the trailer for the new movie Bad Moms starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Christian Applegate, opening July 29th. It’s an amazing thought, to give up all responsibility and let loose if only for one day….
20 Ideas for a 1970’s Summer
Last summer, I wanted to get back to simplicity and give my daughter a summer more like the summer’s I had growing up in the 1970’s. Actually, I went to year round school, so my summer started in August. A…
A Letter to my Daughter About Feminism
Hi Sweetie, There’s been a lot of talk lately about feminism and some people seem to be confused on what it means, so let me explain to you what it means to me. When I was growing up in the…
Getting Back in the Picture
Guest post by Staci Hauk {Thank you for your honest and heartfelt post today, Staci!} About a year ago my ever creative 4 year-old son drew a beautiful stick figure picture of his family. He explained that it was him,…