Real Advice. Real Life.

Straight-talk advice on marriage, parenting, work and the everyday crossroads of life. From a longtime wife, mom, and marketing VP who’s been there. Welcome.

Category: Parenting

  • On Lunch

    The 6 y.o.: Mummy? Can you make me lunch to take to school today? But not in my bento – I want it in a paper bag! You know, like…

  • On Genealogy

    I have to do this project for Sunday School. We need to know the last name of our 8 grandparents. I know mom’s people. But daddy, the Britland man’s side…

  • True Avengers. Real heroes.

  • On Grammar Police

    The 6 y.o.: Tell Daddy I want some fried rice too! The Mom: Sweetie, the word to use is ‘ask’. Princesses tell others what to do. Polite girls ask. The…

  • “Every Cinderella has her midnight — if not in this life, then in the next. Judgment day will come for all. Are you prepared? Are you pleased with your own…

  • A love note from your favorite sensitive movie dude-turned-meme

  • “I hope that I can share the gospelWith those who want to know the truth.I want to be a missionaryAnd serve and help the Lord while I am in my…

  • A Sacrament Prayer for Mothers

    If I had to give the opening Sacrament prayer on Mother’s Day, I would ask for a blessing on the mothers among us today who are dedicated to their family’s…

  • We all have a mother. Even Jesus. Happy Mother’s Day. Mary the mother of Jesus is one of the most beloved women from the New Testament. From the mouth of…

  • How Mormon is your mama?

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