Long Live the Neighborhood

I found myself killing time on Saturday in the suburbs.  Specifically, the suburbs where I grew up.  I had my girl in the backseat with me as we were going to a Bridal Shower that wouldn't start for another 45 minutes - I was hoping she would nap in the car, but you know how …

12 Ways Fitbits Should Track Exercise for Moms

I got my Fitbit for Mother's Day last year.  YES  I asked for it, so don't even go there. Now, I do a lot of walking.  Commuting to the train, downtown for work, with these kiddos for miles and miles to the parks and everywhere else we go. If it's warm enough and within about …

Being a Mom Means

Being a mom means your glasses are always smudged. Being a mom means your clothes always have peanut butter or cheese or syrup or some mystery goop all over them as you walk around in blissful ignorance. Being a mom means you talk about poop far more than you ever thought you would be ok …