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A New Pair of Shoes are Just a Jar of Mod Podge Away
[Editor's Note: Everyone has that favorite pair of comfy go to shoes. Sadly, there reaches a point in every shoes life when the humane thing appears to be to throw them out. That is unless you are a...
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Sexual Harassment is Real
[Editor's Note: Sexual harassment can often be a fine line, ignored, or pushed aside... It also seems sometimes that certain people have repeated bad experiences with this situation. This personal...
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An Open Letter to the Pastor Who Banned Interracial Couples
A tiny eastern Kentucky church banned interracial couples from its congregation, after a member invited her Black South African fiance to sing at a service. No, this didn't happen in the pre-Civil...
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Traveling While Vegan
In an earlier post, I covered traveling on the cheap while vegan. However, based on some of the things I find across the net (sad stories of how so-and-so had to start eating fish, or gave up veganism...
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A Pregnant Christmas at My Crazy In-Laws' Pee-Smelling House
Dear Mouthy Housewives,My in-laws are tough cookies. Their house smells like pee (an assortment of pee, actually -- cat, dog, and human), and nothing is ever clean. (Think: Hoarders bad. Grey Gardens...
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What He Would Ask Santa For... If He Could
[Editor's Note: While your kids are busy writing up their letters to Santa this year, I'd like you to take minute and read the letter that Heather shared at The A-Word. Well, she shared two letters....
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10(+) Books Your Younger Readers Will Love This Holiday Season
Giving a book as a present is a given in our family. Our sons are four and six, and their bookshelves are overflowing with amazing books. I thought perhaps I would share some great books -- from...
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Tips for Writing Good Link Text
Good link text can help you with search engines and can make your website more usable for your visitors. Léonie Watson offers some tips on how to create good link text. She writes, Links are like sign...
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Pomegranate and White Chocolate Mousse Pie
[Editor's Note: Pomegranates are in season right now, and they are highlighted beautifully in this light and airy pie from Tracy of Sugarcrafter. It's an unusual option, but a perfect ending to either...
View ArticleBlogHer Conference Update - - December 2, 2011
Happy weekend and oh my gosh, happy December! I can't believe we are close to the end of 2011 and of course the holiday season is upon us. I am going to dive right in: Next week we are hosting two...
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Michelle Obama Heading “Women for Obama”
[Editor's note: Katie's a supporter of President Obama and an admirer of First Lady Michelle Obama -- so her reaction to the news that Michelle was named honorary chair of the Women for Obama...
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How To Live Like A Muppet
The new Muppet movie was just released and their marketing has been all over everything from OPI nail polish to Wired magazine for weeks to build hype. It’s been the ridiculous kind of blatant...
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The Hypocrisy Behind the Statement "I Don't Judge Other Moms"
[Editor's Note: "Don't judge other moms." It's easier said than done, isn't it? Because even when I say that your way is your way and my way is my way, I still think my way is best or I wouldn't be...
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Jumping the Shark: An Epidemic
I have a feeling this post is about to reveal the unhealthy relationship I have with TV.But this subject has been on my mind lately and I want to discuss it.That sentence made it sound like this is...
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Bright On! Colorful Denim For Every Closet
Time to say goodbye to those baby blues! This season your favorite denim gets a colorful makeover in cheerful hues that are bound to brighten even the dullest of days. These bold, extroverted jeans are...
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I Just Want to Go on a Walk
It's a typical winter day in Los Angeles and I'm strolling down a residential street toward a coffee shop a few blocks away. This city often feels like the driving capital of the country, but there...
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Raw Taco Supreme
[Editor's Note: Other than salads, I haven't experimented much with raw food. But this recipe, which replicates spicy refried bean "tacos" with a cashew "sour cream," definitely caught my eye as...
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Stuffing the Stocking of Your Shutterbug
How do you buy a gift for the photographer on your list if you don't know a Holga from a hole in the ground. Nothing says you have to stuff your shutterbugs stocking with film or lenses. Why not take a...
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Inspire Your Budding Archaeologist
Here's another interesting game for the budding scientists in your family just in time for holiday giving. Lori Cunningham from The Well Connected Mom reviews Roman Town. She writes, Roman town...
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Festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
[Editor's Note: This fun dip features plenty of cranberries, with some cilantro and jalapeño for some extra kick. It's bright and festive, and something a little different to serve at a holiday...
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