Feeding essentials for the tiniest of humans
February 3, 2023
I have a 10-month-old. Like what the hell? Last week, I gave birth, right? It’s true that time flies when you’re living life, and I
10 (more!) gifts for people with chronic pain
December 7, 2022
If you absolutely hate reading author commentary with gift guides, Here is a direct link to some of the products I recommend for people with
The edible foodie gift guide
November 29, 2022
A few years ago, my brother-in-law had “interesting edibles” on his Christmas list. His words, not mine. And while yes, THOSE edibles are legal in Illinois, and we did get him some as a joke, the thing he was looking for was tasty food items that he may not have tried yet. And so here I am with a gift guide for just such a wish list. These are some of my favorite sauces, spices, seasonings, snacks, and other yummies perfect for the food lovers in your life.
Hello little person I created
April 21, 2022
Having a baby is weird. Giving birth to a baby? Super weird. Gestating a baby? The weirdest.
Five oddly specific pro tips I’ve learned
December 30, 2021
This year has been…a strange one. I’ve learned a lot about myself, as I tend to do, and more often than not, I learned some
Holiday grab bag gift guide
December 13, 2021
I don’t know about you, but the holiday grab bags are in FULL force this year. There are a bunch of games to play with
Gifts from the cool aunties and uncles
December 6, 2021
Ah, the holidays. My favorite time of year. The season of joy and magic, lights and wonder, and uh…gift guides? I always have so much
Advent calendars for squirrels
December 1, 2021
Last November, I was on a top-secret vacation in Disney World. I was afraid to tell anyone where I was going for fear that I
All the things I didn’t say
September 13, 2021
It’s the feeling inside me that feels gross. The feeling that every woman feels at one point, another, or 30 more. The feeling of not being heard. The feeling that your opinion doesn’t matter. Your wants. Your too polite “no thank you.”
What the heck is GISH?
August 3, 2021
It seemed like a good idea at the time, signing up for this strange creative photo and video scavenger hunt, but that was Before. Before
I should probably start seeing a therapist for this…
July 21, 2021
I removed the scale from my bedroom this week. There’s nothing helpful or healing to weighing myself every day, sometimes multiple times a day. It
It takes a special kind of a$$hole to create ransomware
July 16, 2021
Photo courtesy of Gratisography My dad has Covid. This in and of itself sucks. He’s vaccinated and has done all the right things. But he
Things I learned hiding out in a HomeGoods apartment
June 16, 2021
I will love HomeGoods forever and not just because they supported a majority of my addictions (cheese, shopping, eating fancy food, hot bubble baths, and
Venus fly traps aren’t all that dangerous
June 7, 2021
So there I was, minding my own business, trying to remain polite and calm on the phone with customer service. I had ordered a pair
I get my nerdiness from my dad’s side
May 12, 2021
My dad is the reason I love nerdy things, and I’m so grateful for that.
I digress: germ-killing robots and my BFF, Jenny Lawson
April 27, 2021
I locked myself out of my blog. I want to say it was for weeks, which is why I am so bad at posting things
Justice League, the Snyder Cut: A 4-hour epic
April 19, 2021
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