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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

  • When Going Viral is Not Engagement

    Not all attention is created equal. What you should seek, rather than just “free” or “cheap” attention is the greatest return on attention. Gonzo marketing is a great way for…

  • Daddy’s just on another planet. The 4 y.o. when asked by her teacher what city her father had flown to.

  • On the Civil War

    The documentary voice-over: “and victory in the Civil War will come to the last man standing” The 8 y.o.: It’s kinda like dodge ball.

  • On Learning

    The 12 y.o.: Why do you like documentaries? They are so BORING! The Mom: They always teach me something. We’re here to learn and perfect ourselves. What would you do…

  • Web Upgrade HTML 5 May Weaken Privacy – NYTimes.com

    In the next few years, a powerful new suite of capabilities will become available to Web developers that could give marketers and advertisers access to many more details about computer…

  • We should have pajama day at church. The 12 y.o.

  • On Sisterly Love

    The 12 y.o. (to her sister): M, I love you. The 8 y.o.: I love you too. And I hope you never get murdered. The 12 y.o.: Uh…thank you?

  • Menu Plan for Week of 10/10/10 – 10/16/10

    Sunday 10/10 Family Traditions Breakfast: Cereal, Milk Lunch: Leftovers Snack:  Apples & Peanut Butter (or Cheddar Cubes) Dinner: Pioneer Woman Favorite Meatloaf, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans   Monday 10/11…

  • Hey M! Stop clomping around in those shoes. Those are mommy’s Pradas and I am supposed to inherit them one day. So TAKE THEM OFF YOUR FEET RIGHT NOW! The…

  • On Suspicious Principals

    The Dad (while driving the 8 y.o. to school): So are you participating in the fundraiser at school? The 8 y.o.: Nope. I don’t trust the principal. Something’s not adding…

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