I’ve been raving about my new sitting shirt for weeks now on Facebook and feel like I need to let …
The Sitting Suit: Also a Thing
She heard urgent feet running toward her, and pushing herself up, she made her way across the field into the …
Lighten Up #72: Anna Quinlan
If you like laughing hysterically, you guys are in for a treat today. My friend Anna Quinlan, a freelance writer …
Melanie’s Marginal Guide to Mediocrity in 2017
I keep fantasizing about spooning a standard poodle. I need a fluffy poodle in my face. At the beginning of …
10 Things to Talk About Besides Your Kids
So you’re working your way around the bases with another mom, or maybe you’re fourth-basers but things are starting to …
Allume, My Favorite Weekend of the Year
Well, “my favorite weekend of the year” has come and gone. This year’s Allume conference was as fantastic as ever, so …
Tacos in Zombietown Book Launch Party
Last night was one of those nights you remember forever. I had all my closest friends in one place eating tacos …
Oscar Superlatives, Stress Paralysis, and a Jewelry Giveaway
This is me freaking out when my book unexpectedly showed up in my mailbox. I cannot be cool about this. …
Creepiest Internet Mom Dating Story Ever?
If you’ve read Women Are Scary, do you remember my friend Lindsey who wrote the top ten list for dating …
The Entire Silly Short Story
Okay, we made it through For the Love of Blog month. I have had a blast writing about whatever I …
Christmas in July Box o’ Love Giveaway
Making her way up to the house, she stumbled to the door, grabbing the knob before she fell. She took …
Anthem for the People-Pleasing Freakazoids
This morning I woke up with a line from Office Space repeating in my head. “Corporate-accounts-payable-Nina-speaking…JUST a mo-MENT!” I am Nina. I …
Judgey Eyeballs and We’re Better Together
Today my book baby is born. Scheduled c-section. Midnight, when my book automatically downloaded into all the Kindles. Last night, the …
The 8 Rules for Re-Wearing Clothes: What’s Okay and What’s Just Gross?
image from https://www.flickr.com/photos/mysza/ In college, my boyfriend and I discovered something that would forever unite us. Besides our blinding passion …
Mom and Dad Do New Year’s Eve
Most years, Alex and I celebrate New Year’s Eve by sitting on the couch. That’s it. Just sitting. We make …
My Expatriate Thanksgiving: 10 Things for Which I Am Thankful
In a few short hours, my mom’s kitchen will fill with the smell to which I look forward all year …
How I Ended Up in My Jammies on the First Day of School
Today was my kids’ first day of school. Last night I packed snacks and organized folders. I baked their favorite …
10 Things You Need to Know Before Going on a Mission Trip
Summer is approaching and we’re heading into Mission Trip Season. I’ve been on some, I’ve lead a few, and if …
My Mother’s Day Gift to You: Prizes for Poo
WARNING: If you’re scatological-averse, you might want to steer clear of this post. For that matter, my site in general …