Rework What You've Got: #BlogHerTalks Upcycling and Repurposing
I have a secret; a strong desire to do something I’ve never done before and I’ve wanted to do it for many years. I haven’t told very many people, but it’s true.I want to repurpose furniture.Image:...
View ArticleWe Are What We Eat: What's Your Food Persona?
Our series of polls about food continues with a look at food identities. There are multitudes of choices for food today and just as many labels describing people's culinary habits. Some are political...
View ArticleThe Journey to Nursing School: Saying YES!
The last time I wrote a TJTNS, the journey to nursing school, post I talked about something relevant to me at the time which was {switching schools mid pre-requisites}. This time I thought I would talk...
View ArticleWhy Do We Do That? Consequences That Make No Sense
I was at the library with Margo and we were leaving to pick up Isaac from school when I heard an admonition from the mom beside me to her obstinate 2-year-old, "I am going to leave you in the car if...
View ArticleNew Middle East Needs Fusion of Islam and Feminism
The changing face of the Middle East involves politics, feminism and religion. And the role of women who continue to push for their rights is an interesting balance of political activism and religious...
View ArticleLindsay Conner Announces Her New Book + More!
Lindsay Sews blogger, Lindsay Conner, announced the release of her book, Modern Bee: 13 Quilts to Make with Friends.Billie Criswell, blogger at Bossy Italian Wife, was on WBOC's Delmarva Life.A...
View ArticleAnnouncing: Voices of the Year '13 Submissions Are Open!
Today we are thrilled to open submissions for one of the centerpieces of BlogHer's annual conference: The 6th annual Voices of the Year!The Voices of the Year initiative (or VOTY, as we sometimes...
View ArticleI Promise I Won't Say "Vagina"
Editor's note: I laughed when I read this post by Catherine about how she'd accidentally inflicted pain and suffering on her private parts. Reading it, I thought, "Hey, this totally could have happened...
View ArticleWhy Public Changing Tables Are the Bane of Moms' Existence
Let’s talk about going out in public with babies.Let’s narrow it down and talk about changing the diapers of those babies.Let’s get even more specific and discuss the changing tables provided by...
View ArticleMake Chinese Takeout at Home: Crispy Orange Beef
Editor’s note: The flavors of Chinese takeout can be mind-bendingly delicious, yet seemingly impossible to duplicate at home. Joanne from Fifteen Spatulas plays around with a Crispy Orange Beef recipe...
View ArticleAn Interview with Eventbrite founder Julia Hartz
Julia Hartz and her husband Kevin are the founders of the online ticketing platform Eventbrite. The success of the site has propelled Julia into the ranks of successful women in tech and successful...
View ArticleHow To Be Loved
Editor's Note: This is brilliant. That is all. - Feminista JonesIs there anything worse than being offered a nice, pat aphorism instead of actual advice?For example, when you don’t get into your...
View ArticleWhat Staying-at-Home Is Really Like
Well, it's been almost six months since I made the huge life decision to become a stay at home Mommy. So I figured it's about time for an update.I get asked "how's it going" all the time. But every...
View ArticleNewborn Sleep: Facts and Fiction
Becoming a new mom can take you by surprise! The adjustment to a new way of life can fill you with love, joy, and -- let’s face it -- a level of fatigue you never knew existed. Every new parent is...
View ArticleSleepy Time: Getting Your Baby to Go to Sleep
What were you doing at 12 pm and 3 am last night? If you have an infant at home, chances are you weren’t sleeping. It’s more likely you were doing the zombie walk to your baby’s room, fantasizing about...
View ArticleJulian Lennon Debuts A New Video On His 50th Birthday [Video]
Julian Lennon photographed by Deborah AndersonConsidering his bloodline, it's no surprise that Julian Lennon, son of John and the boy who inspired "Hey Jude"amongst other Beatles classics, has grown in...
View ArticleUnused Mason Jars: Falling Short on Pinterest
Editor's Note: In her very funny take on Pinterest, The Crislers apologizes for all the ways she has sinned according to the world of pin boards. From not utilizing mason jars enough to failing in the...
View Article8 High-Protein Substitutes For Carbs (Even Flour)
I am hungry -- and BORED of chicken, tuna, etc. Sometimes you just want comforting food, y’know? Something warm and chewy to really bite into and make you feel satiated. Well, never fear my fab...
View ArticleHow to Pack Your Perfect Conference Wardrobe
Conference season is just about upon us -- and if you are anything like me, you're already thinking about what you'll be wearing as you meet, greet and network with your peers and brands. These tips...
View ArticleSurviving a Long Distance Relationship
Dear Mouthy Housewives,I've been with my boyfriend for almost three years. We lived in the same town during the first two years we dated. But then we both got great job offers (yay!). However the jobs...
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