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8/28/2014

So twerking may not be my thing, but I have other talents. Did you know that I am a master of familial communications? It's true. Here are the ever-so-subtle ways I let my husband know he's in the doghouse. It's a gift, really. I've also perfected my Mom Looks. You only have one Mom Look? Oh dear, you have some catch up to do. Let's start with this pre-test. It's a good thing NickMom and I are here to teach you. Class dismissed. For now.

Question for the ages

8/14/2014

Who has time to ponder philosophical questions? It's summer! The kids are home. We're driving them back and forth and packing and unpacking and going places and coming back. We need to simplify to survive.

In the Huffington Post, I make the case for scaling back your summer vacation plans--you might not make it through that novel, but you can make it through a haiku.

Is your summer over already? Moms whose kids are back in school, I salute you. You made it! And now you might have time to read the August issue of Real Simple--here's a little peek. Ahem.