When I was contacted by Edelman –the PR firm who represents the CHPA (Consumer Healthcare Products Association) and Five Moms– to attend meetings in Washington DC, it was a no-brainer for me as to whether or not I would say yes. (I would.) I have been in [...]
So let me tell you a little story about a woman who was hopeless in the kitchen but found true love with a new stove and microwave.
You see, this woman became very grumpy every day about 2 hours before dinner time because she knew she had to cook. She hated [...]
So many of you have emailed or asked me on Facebook how Gabriella is doing. She is still sick. She is still baffling doctors. We are still waiting on test results.
The first phone call came yesterday saying she is dehydrated and has pneumonia. And? They are waiting on more test [...]
I am up blogging in the middle of the night because I cannot get rid of this horrible, scary nagging feeling about my daughter and her being so sick. I check on her about every 10 minutes. I check her temperature. I put cool rags on her. I rub her [...]
Rarely do I use my blog to rant and vent when it comes to other bloggers. However, what I saw go down last week on blogs and on Twitter has me rather irate. What am I talking about? I am talking about the #nestlefamily blogger junket. I watched on Twitter [...]
So beautiful it makes me want to be a better woman...I mean cook!
Can I just tell you how much I am in love with my new range and microwave? I know that people who [...]
Today I had one of those fun filled days where I got to spend it in the hospital. Let me just tell you one thing about me. Unless I am giving birth (and I am so NOT doing that ever again), I do not want to be in a hospital. [...]
I have had so many things to say but have found myself in a position I swore I would never be stuck in with this blog. I find myself needing to censor myself. I mean really, when do you ever see me put an “*” in the middle of a [...]
Dear new home owners,
I know to you this house you just bought is fresh and exciting and you are eager to make it your own. I thought maybe if you knew a bit about it, you would learn to love it much faster than if it was just a “house” [...]
Just before school started, I went to my Dad’s house to help my sister clean it and declutter it from top to bottom so that he can put it on the market to sell. We (and by “we” of course I mean my parents) bought that house 30 years ago. [...]
I had no intention of writing about blogging as your passion and then not blogging again for weeks. I suppose that is the trouble with blogging your life– sometimes life gets in the way of blogging. Things have been so busy and overwhelming, i don’t even know where to start.
I [...]
Normal false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Back in 2005 before the first BlogHer conference, two amazing women- Jenny of Three Kid Circus and Meghan of I’m A Bloggin’- were asked to be on a panel about mommyblogging by BlogHer co-founder Elisa. I was honored [...]
So, after five years of BlogHer and being blessed enough to have attended all five, I realize you can always walk away from this conference having learned something.
1. Really? It doesn’t matter what you wear because people will forget unless you show up in a wedding dress or naked. Both [...]
Hi! I am Jenn’s arm. Jenn is sleeping off BlogHer so I am guest posting for her. I sort of don’t have her permission to be posting here, so let’s keep this between us. Jenn has wonderful things to say about the amazing weekend that was BlogHer but trying [...]
Last week I was feeling very out of sorts. I was doing that whole (pointless) survey of my life so far that always gets me grouchy. Don’t get me wrong. I do love my life. I have a wonderful husband and three amazing kids. I am able to stay home [...]
I know after a long blogging absence most bloggers will write something like “I am sorry it has been so long” or “I missed blogging so much!” or something along those lines.
The truth?
I didn’t miss blogging.
I have been off the grid (with the exception of occasional Facebook or rare Twitter [...]
Things have been kicking my rear end around here lately. I have had a lot going on but not really anything I can blog about. You see, it involves people who did not sign up to have their lives talked about here. So, I won’t.
I guess what you get is [...]
I hear tomorrow is Mother’s Day. Do you know how I know that? Because I have received more emails in the past week telling me what I want and what my readers must want that it must be true. Do you know what I want? I’ll tell you what I [...]
Today as one of my Mommy Missions for Mommy Madness, I had to go get a free massage at Massage Envy. I know! The Torture! Our first mission was taking the Traverse shopping to Kroger. Mission? Try daily activity! But this is a mission I think they need to [...]
Now, those of you who know me and know my stories know that I am infamous for my lack of cooking skills. (As in was called by an Oprah producer to do a segment about it.) I have even caught frozen vegetables on [...]
First, I know you want to read something fun or of substance from me. Go read (and comment) over at Mommy Madness DFW to read about my weekend freak out when I heard an explosive sound and knew my Traverse was totaled outside. Oh and remember to vote [...]
Last week Cooper of The Motherhood emailed me to see if I wanted I wanted to be spontaneous. After the week I was having, I jumped on it. I didn’t even ask what she needed. It turns out that she wanted me to go to Orlando to help with a [...]
I have been waiting excitedly to tell you about the latest opportunity this amazing blog has brought to me. I had to take care of a few administrative things before I could say anything but now, rather than bursting, I am going to share with you [...]
Okay for those of you who do not know this already, go read why it is best to never say never on my Parenting Magazine column. Go on. Read it. We will wait.
Did you read it?
Now, many of my long time readers are sitting there with either their mouth [...]
Hey, my wonderful readers. I hate posts like this, however, the blog police were here and told me it had been over a week since I updated. (Doing math. Pondering.) Anyway, my bad. In between work, conference calls, doctor’s appointments, sick kids, sick husbands, meetings, setting up blood work and [...]
I wanted to hop on quickly to let you know that I have not abandonned you, my beloved readers. (Well, that and the blog police will be here soon so I had better have fresh content or else!) It has been an insane month. So much better than March, though. [...]
Oh yeah! I do have a blog. I remember it now! Let me just say, March sucked. There. It is out. I hated March. March kicked my butt. In fact, March marched all over me and left bruises to prove it. And when life does that to you it can [...]
Every year at this time I get restless. I get very reflective. I get ansty. I am moody. Basically, I am coming out of my skin. Even after all of these years, this time of year makes me crazy. Maybe close to jonesing but not quite. I crave. that is [...]
I have a confession to make. This whole blogging thing has beaten me down lately. Can you believe I have been at this for almost 6 years? I can see how it has taken a downward slide lately. I was talking to an old friend of mine who mentioned that [...]
The Motherhood just launched a fun new project. Real moms. Unscripted. Unrehearsed. Unedited. Just doing what we do best. Want a sneak peek? Go over to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Flip and see what I have to say about our girlfriends–those women in our life who help [...]
I have a review up at Fresh Brewed Reviews where you can win an iPod touch for all of my hard work. That’s right…you win because I love you that much. Go over there and read it. If you have trouble commenting, comment here.
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Liz from This Full House nominated me for the The Lemonade Award. ( It was like ages ago but it didn’t have a time limit on it!) I am not sure if she is telling me to go suck a lemon or if [...]
Wait? I have a blog? One that is supposed to be updated nearly daily? When did that happen? Oh yeah…back in 2003. My bad.
Right now posting will be slow. Why? I am glad you asked.
First, my son has had the flu. You’ve heard of that flu that the flu shot [...]
When I first wrote this post praising Weber Shandwick Dallas for their amazing social media and PR departments, my only reason behind it was to show that there are some great relationships between mom bloggers and PR people. I was a bit surprised by the number of emails and [...]
Remember when I told you that I was working with Generation Huggies interviewing moms? They searched for 30 moms to feature in their 30th Anniversary ad campaign. Remember when I asked you to go vote for your favorite? Well, the winners have been chosen! Check out these videos [...]
I have been wanting to write about this for a while now. But, by now you know me and know that I get sidetracked and busy with life and deadlines and forget to share these things with you.
With such “fine examples“ as the one Liz shared with us of [...]
You know I am a sucker when you people ask me for something. I just cannot resist. (And because I am madly in love with my new boy…) Here are two pictures of Karl.
One thing about Karl that makes him irresistable to me is that one of his ears doesn’t [...]
You all blow me away with your heartfelt sympathy for my sweet Harley. So, it is only fair that I share a story with you. One of those Fate meet Jenn kind of stories. The amazing tale of Karl.
When Harley died we were naturally devestated. He was only 4 and [...]
Harley Oct 12, 2004-January 3, 2009
Today we are very sad here at home. Our “fur baby” Harley passed away. His cancer was just too much for him to fight anymore. When he was diagnosed, they gave him 4-6 weeks to live. He [...]
I know it is politically incorrect for a mom to admit that she has a favorite child, but I do. I can’t help it. When you have three kids who all have such different personalities, it’s only human to have a favorite.
I have a favorite child. But don’t tell them.
Read [...]
At some point in the past year or so I lost track of why I started blogging in the first place. It became about making sure I put something up to keep from being removed from a network. Or make it about numbers to keep some “authority” in ranking. Or [...]
UPDATE:
Here are the list of participating blogs in this Share the Blog Love Scavenger Hunt (for those who got stuck on a clue or two):
Starting point: Right here on Mommy Needs Coffee
#1 Busy Mom
#2: Diary of a Crazed Mommy
#3: Rocks in my [...]
I know the hundreds of people who played TheMotherhood.com Share the Blog Love Scavenger Hunt are wondering who won.
You are, aren’t you?
I can give you a hint.
(Forgive the deep breathing and obscene like phone call sound to it. I have been battling walking pneumonia.)
Anyway…
[...]Scroll down if you are looking for clues to the Share the Blog Love Scavenger Hunt. We are playing through Friday. Yes! You can still win!
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Carpool. It seems easy enough. Grab your kid. Throw Get them in the car. Drive to school. Drop them off. Pick them up later. If [...]
Scroll down if you are looking for clues to the Share the Blog Love Scavenger Hunt. We are playing through Friday. Yes! You can still win!
Having election withdraw? Feel the need to vote? Campaign? Do you need to see some wonderful “candidates” to back? Well, some major elections (ahem…you know [...]
Ready?
Here is how we play:
1. There are 7 bloggers participating in the Hunt and the goal of the game is to find those 7 bloggers through clues on each of those seven blogs.
2. After you find a blog leave a comment for the blogger, give them a compliment or just [...]
Do you want to play a game? Do you want to win prizes? Do you want to find blogs that may be new to you and Share the Love?
Then come play the Share the Blog Love Scavenger hunt.
Well, Jenn, where do I begin?
I am so glad you asked.
Look for your [...]
The other night as I was reading in bed (and pondering life etc), Clint came in ready to go to bed. To him going to bed means it is time to sleep. (Silly man!) To me? It means, let’s talk!
So as he began to crawl into bed I looked at [...]
Oh, yeah, baby! I plan on celebrating through the weekend.
Wendy– my dear friend who shares my birthday with me– again? I beat you to the birthday punch again?! You better try harder next year. Until then: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
And to my King Rob, I do hope you have a rocking good [...]
My very good friends and founders of one of my favorite online communities, TheMotherhood.com, has come up with a brilliant and fun way to capture this historic election both in a community forum as well as on your own blog. Let’s face it, my friends, unless you live under a [...]
Do you want to play a game? Do you want to win prizes? Do you want to find blogs that may be new to you and Share the Love?
Then come play the Share the Blog Love Scavenger hunt.
Well, Jenn, where do I begin?
I am so glad you asked.
Look for your [...]
Well, my friend, it appears that Hurricane Ike is going to leave D/FW alone (just blow a bit of rain and wind our way) so, the book signing? It is still on. My good friends at Barnes and Noble were not sure last night, but things are calm enough that [...]
Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!
We now have the most annoying game ever at my house. We try to out “Just Kidding” each other and see who can make the most bizarre “from here to there” segue possible. So far? I am so totally winning. Just kidding. My dog is. Just kidding. He doesn’t talk. [...]
“…now that school has begun, I found a secret gift hidden in the chaos. This year with three kids in three different schools, I have a unique chance to spend a few moments alone with each child before I drop them off for the day.”
Read the rest over at [...]
Sometimes in life you have those days. Those terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days. And you freeze. Those are the times you hope you are lucky enough to have people in your life that will circle the wagons and help protect you until you regain your footing.
A family member [...]
What am I doing today? I am so glad you asked. I will be at the State Fair of Texas with Emily from The Motherhood and the amazing people with Generation Huggies! We are planning on having a lot of fun and would love it if you would join us. [...]
We moved the blog to a new server and therefore it set back the posts a month or more. The newer posts will return shortly.
Just thought you should know to avoid…oh I don’t know…issues.
Thanks!
[...]I am here to tell those of you who were saddened by my sudden admiration for the PTA board that I was serving on would cause me to lose that edge when mocking the PTA. I am here to tell you…the mocking is alive and well! No, not from my [...]
You thought I was kidding when I said I was afraid of the Michelin Man. I was so not kidding. In fact, thanks to the amazing photographic talents of my good friend, lawyermama, the moment that I tried to overcome my fear was caught moment by moment on film. [...]
“My oldest teenage son came to me at the beginning of the summer proclaiming, “I want a Mohawk.” I am sure that he was waiting expectantly for the list of reasons that he would not be able to have something so radical done to his hair. The reasons I would [...]
I admit it. Sometimes I want to skip out on playing with Gabriella when I am exhausted. This past weekend was no exception. But I gave in, as I usually do. We laughed, teased and, yes, cheated. But we had fun together. To think I almost passed up that moment.
…..Read [...]
I do not want you to get the impression that I went to BlogHer and that one horrible blogger’s comment made it a bad experience for me. (And can I just say how much your comments and emails meant to me. Wow. You are the best readers ever! I [...]
(Disclaimer: To those who went to BlogHer and felt that in anyway they were snubbed, hurt or brushed off by me, please email me. I was overwhelmed. I mean between my adhd and my anxiety, there were times that I had to mentally shut down. And, yes, there were times [...]
Why was I so thrilled to leave town and hit the beach for a week (plus travel days)?
Why was I happy to be out of town for 3 weeks?
Why am I looking forward to leaving town again?
Well, for one– the obvious of they are so fun! (Beach relaxing. Blogher manic [...]
See! I still exist. After nearly 3 weeks (or has it been 3 weeks?) off the grid, I am finally trying to jump back into the world that exists in this computer. In fact, I am guessing that I will finally get in the groove just in time to head [...]
I don’t sleep well at night. So sometimes I get online and find people to talk to. Some are okay with it. Some play “IM dead” and pretend they are not there rolling their eyes.
One of my favorite late night chatters is my totally awesome and completely cool roomie for [...]
I cannot express the sheer excitement I had when I got my WiiFit. I WiiPii’ed myself a bit. I mean, I have coveted this baby since I first saw them demo it way back in … Well, I don’t remember when but it was a long time ago. And now? [...]
Yes, many of you get the glazed over eyes when I talk gaming, but for any of you wives who game AND who have the men in your life game, this video is my new quest. Even the (usually stale) Leroy Jenkins reference is hilarious.
Because damn right I am a [...]
This year I decided that I could slowly work my way back into volunteering at the school. So I dipped my toes into put my feet into submerged half of my body back into the volunteering pool. After 5 years of boycotting the PTA, I knew I could do [...]
You should know by now that I am on a great crusade to get Anita Renfroe to become my BFF. We are well on our way. I have worked with her to make sure that the video posting was okay and that I had the correct lyrics for Momsense.
Well, [...]
When I was about 10 years old, I wanted to give my Mom something homemade for Mother’s Day. I was too old for noodle art and too young for anything that involved going out to get something to create a masterpiece. So, I decided to sit down with a pen [...]
I know better than to go to the store late at night. The check-out staff is down to one or two or you are stuck with the horrid U-Scan piece of torture. But, alas, I had to go pick up things that they kids simply HAD TO HAVE by morning.
However, [...]
I miss Gabriella’s tiny little baby girl clothes. Especially the shoes. I can melt right there on the floor for a cute pair of little girl shoes. Did you see those adorable ladybug shoes in Suri Cruise’s mudroom closet on Oprah last week? These Ladybug shoes are from an awesome [...]
Recently I was asked about pitching to Mom bloggers by someone in PR. (Thank you for actually asking and taking the time to care!) I had this in draft but decided to go ahead and post it. Take it for what you will.
I have been having some amazing conversations with [...]
I want you to want me. I need you to need me.
I’d love you to love me. I’m beggin’ you to beg me.
- Cheap Trick
Now, I know you have seen the chatter on blogs, in blog comments, in newspapers, on Twitter and probably- if we ask NASA- [...]
Anyone know why it does this? I mean really! I work on those witty (hey, at midnight they are witty) titles. I don’t want it to start with “-image-”
Ideas?
My blog hates me. I am SO sleeping with one eye open tonight to ensure it doesn’t kill me in my sleep.
[UPDATE] [...]
I have been working furiously trying to get my book finished (to a point) to get to my ever patient and wonderful agent whom I worship and adore. (Yes, I am a good ass-kisser. Why?) I have been writing. And then writing. And then hitting a wall.
Want to know what [...]
What to do with a Saturday night when you are bored, kind of down and have nothing to do but things you need to do but don’t feel like doing? Why you Twitter of course.
This is what I have learned tonight.
Today has been a rough day for me. Today is the birthday of my stillborn son, Jacob. He would be 16 today. I can’t help but think of all the things we would have been doing today. Things like going for his driving test. Celebrating 16 years. [...]
Gabriella,
I cannot believe you are 7 years old today. You, my miracle baby that was a surprise and blessing to all of us. You were such a little fighter in the womb. They told us to prepare to lose you when you stopped growing for over a month. But you [...]
Okay, so seriously so many of you have emailed me asking why I have been offline and not really engaging any much. I just haven’t been feeling well lately. You know the old saying, “Sick and tired of being sick and tired.” That would be me. After dragging my sorry [...]
This past week I put in nearly 40 hours of school volunteering. (Or maybe eleventy hundred. I lost count.) Some at home but most at the school. Does this mean they have officially “gotten” me? Am I now a Stepford? Let’s say no. I did have fun doing it, though. [...]
I saw Nicole Johnson perform this live and loved it. How many Moms have felt this, too?
She is a Christian speaker, but the message is the same. What you are building is bigger than what you will see in your lifetime. Something that last forever and will go [...]
Today is my 8th birthday. Oh, sure, I don’t look a day over 6, but trust me on this one. It has been 8 years today that I gathered up every ounce of courage I had and checked into a detox/rehab facility. I had hit rock bottom [...]
Ever have one of those days. You know. Those days. The kind where you want to hermit yourself and stay away from anyone and anything? If by chance you do come across another human being you will most likely snap at them or (worse yet) cry?
Nothing could go right today.
I [...]
[Update at the end]
Okay, after years of going without, I am giving in to temptation. Throwing caution and my better judgment to the wind, I am going to start rolling again. Blog rolling. Dude! What did you think?
So, if you think you should be on my blog roll, let me [...]
As you may or may not know, I post regularly on BlogHer. This post has received a lot of attention from other mom bloggers, so I wanted to share it here seeing as I know not all of you read BlogHer. I know…cross posting can be lame. Sue me. Well, [...]
Back in 2006 when Guy Kawasaki listed his Ultimate Mommy Blog List and I found both Mommy Needs Coffee and Mommybloggers on it, I was overjoyed. I think my response was “Holy crap! Guy Kawasaki reads (or fakes reading) Mommy Blogs!” It was a momentous [...]
If you are here courtesy of the New York Times article featuring Anita Renfoe, welcome. Here are links to her “Total Momsense” video and the lyrics to “Total Momsense” as well. But most importantly, be sure to visit Anita Renfroe’s website for more fun!
I have [...]
I first saw this on Karen’s blog, Karen Sugarpants, who credited Avitable for the idea where of course I followed many links to other people who grabbed this one and ran with it.
They both wrote a post of ten things they wish they could say (or should [...]
*NSFW–language
Seriously? Being a gamer and loving Wanda Sykes, this cracked me up. (Wait for the end. I am going to have to start using that phrase when I get my butt kicked on WoW.)
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Oh! Oh! And this one! I am all about finding my happy/safe/relaxed place…no matter how long it takes. (And with some of the people in my life? It takes a while!)
Shake it out! Shake it out! Shake it out! HA! (How did she know that I do that about eleventy [...]
*Yet Another Mandatory Update
Forgive me Internets (and Big “Brother”) for I have sinned against the system. It has been 5 days since my last entry. I feel shame. Remorse. Regret. Fear. I quiver at the very thought that I have let you down. I shall bear the mark of [...]
*Yet Another Mandatory Update
I really like Michelle Obama. I love to listen to her speak. I think she is passionate, articulate and sincere. If her husband becomes the Democratic nominee and goes all the way to the White House, I want to hear what she has to say. I want [...]
Here is my mandatory update. More later. Oh, and I suppose I will at least add an informational video for you. No sense in having to update if you are bored with me, right?
Confused on voting? On Democracy? Well, no more. Here it is all explained in black and white [...]
I have mentioned before that I don’t really get political here. Who I vote for is between me and my dangling chad. But this election? This election has me absolutely fascinated. I have actually enjoyed watching bloggers talk about the issues. I have learned a lot from following some [...]
I had the chance to order personalized (yes, personalized) FruitRoll-Ups for Valentine’s Day for my first grader (though I wanted them for myself) through MomCentral. Read all about it over at Fresh Brewed Reviews.
However, because I love you all so much, I want YOU to win, too. We [...]
I have been sent a few links to “interview videos” this weekend that are awesome. I want so badly to share every one of them with you because with the exception of one that was serious, you would so get a kick out of the crazy! I love the crazy. [...]
