Sometimes I get sick and tired of talking about diapers, teething, or my lack of sleep. I think fondly back on the days when I brushed my hair on a regular basis, or maybe those nights when I would go out and do something I liked – something that gave me a bit of culture. more »
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Why Shopping For A Home Is A Lot Like Dating
Tall Dad and I have been searching for 2 years for a place to call HOME here in Providence, Rhode Island. It’s been agonizing, fun, time consuming, and downright frustrating. But most of all, searching for a home has felt a lot like dating. Step One: The Innocent-Wide Eyed-Pink Glasses Wearing-Dreamer We’ve all been there. more »
My Kid’s a Stoner {guest post}
*Disclaimer: This guest post is written by Tall Dad. The following article is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values. She is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. Chances are, however, that if you’re reading this, regardless of your tastes, we probably have at least one thing in common – we’re more »
The Beauty of Handwritten Cards #ValueCards #CollectiveBias #shop
Um, what? September is already here? I feel like the Fourth of July was just yesterday! Does anyone else feel like this summer season flew by too quickly? I know it did for me. In a blink of an eye, friends were married, birthdays happened, and a few friends welcomed some new babies into their more »
My Kid Sucked {guest post}
*Disclaimer: This guest post is written by Tall Dad. The following article is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values. She is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. Chances are, however, that if you’re reading this, regardless of your tastes, we probably have at least one thing in common – more »
Sick Tall Mom
After running errands, and fitting in some play time, Itty Bitty truly had a full day yesterday. I tried to make sure he was eating and drinking enough, but I seemed to have forgotten about myself. At 3:20pm, a massive migraine struck, and I had no choice but to lay down. Itty Bitty was, thankfully, more »
What I Did This Weekend – The Ms. Tri-State Pageant
I am writing this blog post at 2:30am on a Monday morning. Itty Bitty is sound asleep, and the usual culprit of my late nights– new parent induced insomnia — isn’t to blame. I’m up because of a wonderful natural high. That, and incessant charlie horses and cramps that keep bending my toes and feet more »
Simple Work Day Beauty Tips #AllDayLook @Target #shop
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertisers. All opinions are mine alone. My day job is about to get pretty busy, crazy, and amazingly fun. I work in a local movie production company, and our next film stars Miles Teller and Aaron Eckhart. As if things couldn’t get cooler, one more »
Making Healthy Choices and Getting Fit in Providence Rhode Island – #BalanceRewards #shop
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Being a new mom often makes you push your own personal wellness priorities to the back seat. But for how long can one use the excuse “I’m a new mom,” or “I’m too busy to take care of more »
ParentCast – Episode 23: 3 Ways To Reignite Your Intimacy w/ special guests Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo of ONE Extraordinary Marriage
When you have a kid, intimacy changes. Some good, some bad, some of it is indescribable. But, we can all agree that it changes. Tall Dad and I have a pretty good intimate life – but I am always looking for ways to make sure that both and I can keep that same attraction to more »