Mama Drama: Potty Training On The Go
September 3, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Dear Mama Drama:
My two year old is potty training and has moved into wearing “big girl panties.” I am freaked out about taking her out of the house because I’m afraid she’ll have an accident and will become too discouraged. How can I take her out and help her to be successful?
~ Stuck in the [...]

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The love story of a reformed, annoying serial dater
February 14, 2008 – 1:00 am | 12 Comments

Editor’s Note: Don’t forget to scroll down to enter our Valentine’s Day giveaway: the beautiful dress of your choice from Shabby Apple!
To say I was boy crazy growing up would be an understatement. Each page of my teenage diary had the name of a different guy. I didn’t like being boyfriend-less. I [...]

Valentine’s Day Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway for Mama
February 14, 2008 – 12:06 am | Comments Off

I hate shopping for dresses. It seems I can never find anything stylish, flattering and reasonably modest. Until I was introduced to Shabby Apple and I fell in love with every single design. This, from the ultimate tomboy.
Shabby Apple has 31 different dresses, ranging in styles from black, flirty, sophisticated and shabby soiree. The [...]

Romancing the Toad
February 13, 2008 – 1:19 am | 8 Comments

Editor’s note: Make sure to also scroll down to enter to win our “Living the Dream” T-shirt giveaway!
I’ve been happily married for eleven and a half years. My husband is my best friend. Our marriage isn’t perfect, but it is a safe place where love is unconditional and nobody shoplifts.
My husband never took me [...]

Living the Dream Shirt Giveaway
February 13, 2008 – 12:33 am | Comments Off

**We do not endorse Living the Dream. They are the only organization we have ever worked with that did not follow through on awarding the winner a prize. Their business practices are very unethical.**
Eight years ago, I had the corner office at a chic public relations agency and showered daily. Fast forward to 2008 when [...]

A love story of stalking, felines and an attempting shooting
February 12, 2008 – 1:12 am | 5 Comments

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Julie, who gave birth to Oliver Sebastian, born January 31 at 12:46 p.m. He measured in at 7 pounds 9 ounces, 20 inches! Also scroll down to see our hilarious balms giveaway from Least Likely 2 Breed!
About a week before Valentine’s Day in 1995, I broke up with my boyfriend.
It [...]

Hilarious Least Likely 2 Breed Balms Giveaway
February 12, 2008 – 12:43 am | Comments Off

Let’s face it: pregnancy and motherhood aren’t always what they are cracked up to be. With an emphasis on cracked. Enter Least Likely 2 Breed’s balms that will surely be a hit at your next baby shower or outing to the country club.
While the rest of us were dreaming of sleep [...]

My [Not So] Funny Valentine
February 11, 2008 – 12:00 am | 29 Comments

It’s our Week of LOOOOOVE with stories of the good, the bad and the sometimes ugly path to romance! Also checkout our Mama Contest box for details of our fantastic daily giveaways!
During my single years, the road was rocky as I attempted to find a man who would one day be legally required to be [...]