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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.
The Mom: PLEASE cover your mouth when you cough! The 13 y.o.: Sorry. The Mom: Just so we’re clear: you come into my bedroom, ate Oreos and drink milk that…
The 5 y.o.: Ok Dad, let’s play the Monopoly card game. The Dad: I’d like to sweetie, but Monopoly isn’t a card game. The 5 y.o.: I’ll go first. Do…
The 9 y.o.: So we found out in Primary (Sunday School) who are teachers are going to be for next year. The 5 y.o.: We did? Oh. Hey Grandma –…
Yes, I AM up to something. The 5 y.o. Randomly, on her way past The Parents
ldsstuff: How is Christmas regarded today? The legend of Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, the decorations of tinsel and mistletoe, and the giving of gifts all express to us the…
The 13 y.o.: Mom? I can’t take it anymore. If Newt-the-Adulterer gets the Republican nomination and Obama is the Democrat for President, I want to move back to England. Mom:…
The Twelve Days of Smithmas: Our Family’s Mormon Version of the Ancient Carol By Lori Smith On the first day of Christmas, the Prophet gave to meMy ancestors on a…
The Mom: Where IS your dad? The 9 y.o.: He’s in the “bathroom”. Aka the “The Daddy Den” The 13 y.o.: Actually there’s a hidden staircase in his bathroom so…
mormonchannel: Enjoy this audio dramatization of the beloved Christmas classic, “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens.
The 9 y.o. So this movie, 2001 A Space Odyssey, takes place back in 2001? The Mom: It was made in 1968. The 9 y.o.: I don’t get it. What’s that…
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