My love for Erma Bombeck began when I was just a kid peeking over my dad’s shoulder while he was laughing and reading one of many of her books that we would collect over the years. I was hooked. “My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the […]
Writer’s Block: When Life Gets In The Way Of Inspiration
Some mornings I can’t wait to jump out of bed to write, even if it’s just a Facebook or Twitter update. And some days, well, I feel I’ve lost touch with my writing mojo – that spark to create something that excites me. I forget this is my playground that I created and I can […]
Five Days Without Internet: A Blessing Or A Curse?
The five days I didn’t have internet access at home were painful and strangely wonderful – just not at the same time. It all started one morning when I went to my desk, coffee in hand, as I always do, to start my day. A few clicks and nothing. No bars. No Safari. Nothing. Hence, […]
BlogHer: What I Learned, What I Packed, And What You Should Bring
My head is still swirling in BlogHer fog, but my spirit is bursting with enthusiasm. I went to BlogHer nervous, scared and not knowing what to expect. An event of 4,000+ is really not my cup of tea. But some amazing things happened that changed how I see myself. I’m a big girl now. The […]
What I’m Looking Forward To Most At BlogHer
I’m going to BlogHer this week. The mother of all blog conferences. Like a lot of BlogHer “Newbies” I’m feeling a wee bit stressed even though I’ve read many blogs filling me in on what I need to know before going to BlogHer. The logistics? The schedule? Will people be nice? How am I supposed […]
Launch of Carpool Goddess
It is with great joy that we announce the launch of Carpool Goddess!