Sometimes even I can’t believe how cheap I am. (Halloween: Best DIY Costume Ideas)
When I was pregnant with my daughter along with planning her bedroom and hoping for a girl I could shop for, I also browsed Halloween costumes thinking of all the costumes I’d create for her. I made her into a small monkey one year and an absolutely adorable chicken the next year. Then, at the [...]
Because I’m Not the Only Person Here Who Knows a Thing or Four
by Amalah
Before we get to this week�s questions, I have a small public service announcement: There�s a rumor flying around via email and message boards that Bloomingdale�s is getting ready to launch their own line of cosmetics, and is temporarily offering the entire line at eyeslipsface.com for $1 apiece. Different versions of the “promo” may also [...]
The DIY Storybook
by Isabel
By Claudea Blythe of Claudea’s Place At the age of four, my daughter, Areya, informed me that she was “too old” for story time. This bold statement left me feeling like a failed parent. After all, a “good” mom would be trying her best to raise a lifelong reader. I figured this was just a [...]
Tips; good for a waitress, good for your health. (National Child Health Day: tips for raising a healthy child)
Is anyone starting to notice how the fall seems really focused on health and wellness holidays? Because there was family dinner night, which as we discussed, is supposed to cure cancer. I think that’s what I read anyway. Then there’s Family Health and Fitness day and Breast Cancer Awareness and oh! What’s this? Today is [...]
“Come on everyone and Mousercise!” (Family Health & Fitness Day: Best tips for getting family active)
Tomorrow, September 30th, is Family Health & Fitness Day. Let’s start out with this plain fact: I hate exercise. This is the part where you tell me how I just haven’t found the thing I like to do yet. And I’ll nod and stare blankly at you as you run through a long list of [...]
Because I’ve Got My AlphaFoxyMamas All Up In Here
by Amalah
I am extremely pleased to report that we have an entire ARMY of newly-minted AlphaFoxyMamas out there, standing by to assist you in all your beauty queries. I wanted a panel and lo, I now have a LEGION. People, I have MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. I have a PHARMACIST. I have girls with REALLY CUTE SHOES. Mwa [...]









