“Um, Maggie. What is this poem about?” my teacher asked, peering at me over her glasses in utter confusion. It was fourth grade and we
Category: Momsense
Of Piggy Banks and Pizza Funds
For my 16th birthday my dad gave me the gift of debt. To wit: He took me to the bank, opened up a checking account
Bite the Elf
The last present is wrapped with a glittering bow, the stockings dangling in a festive row. Crystal ornaments dazzle and glisten…and this is when you
Assisted Uncoupling
Ready to get real with me? I just went through a divorce. I never thought I would be saying that, but here I am…a divorced
Sunny Side Up
Last year at this time I wrote about a lovely mother who homeschooled her 10 kids. Every time I sat down to talk with her,
Yoga Pants Until Death
Fashion captivated me from a young age. But rather than the sleek glam of Europe, from the effortlessly chic of Paris to the mysteriously sexiness
Advice from Your Not-So-Elders
The angst in the room was palpable: Throats cleared. Heels tapped. Eyes darted. There was a sweaty silence when a woman raised her arm for
All the feels
I have a quiet kid. That’s not to say he isn’t loud, but he keeps his emotions close to the chest, which can be super
