DO NOT chat with your massage therapist. Just lay down and shut your fool mouth. Why? Because you might say something really dumb to him like “Go as hard and deep as you want. I need it badly today” and even though you were innocently referring to the knots in your shoulders, you will spend [...]
Author Archives: IzzyMom
Forget Flowers…Send Cupcakes!
Cupcakes. They’re awesome, right? Right! And that’s why gourmet cupcake shops are popping up all over the place, even in a down economy. I must confess, however, that we have several right here in my city and I’ve never been to any of them. But last week when I was presented with an opportunity to [...]
Tween Compliments Adult: Hell Has Officially Frozen Over
Aside from wanting to be involved in my daughter, N’s, life (because she’s 11 and I know my opportunities will soon evaporate), I also find being around the groups of young girls in her extracurricular activities absolutely fascinating. They’re such strange creatures and the ever-shifting group dynamics are a better study in human behavior than [...]
The Truth About Santa: A Cautionary Tale
I knew this day would come eventually but I never dreamed it would be so heart-wrenching. You see, my daughter has been dropping hints about her wavering belief in Santa Claus for a several months now. Her questions about the existence of Santa, however, always came when my six year old was nearby so I [...]
Book Review: Laughing at Wall Street
I recently received and read a review copy of Laughing at Wall Street by Chris Camillo. I was intrigued by the subtitle of the book, “How I Beat the Pros at Investing (by Reading Tabloids, Shopping at the Mall, and Connecting on Facebook) and How You Can, Too” I’m a sucker for “rags to riches” [...]
Selling a Car is SO MUCH FUN
OMG…last night these people came to look at a car we’re selling and they TOOK MY KEYS with them. I realized it this morning when I couldn’t find them so I call the guy and I’m like “Hi, you came to look at our car last night. Do you have my keys?” and he’s like [...]
Tired of Picking Up Socks? What Worked for Me
Of all the brilliant things I’ve put into place in my household, what I’m about to tell you may well be the brilliantest. I know, I know… It’s hard to imagine anything any more brilliant than Ritz S’mores or the Chore System of Awesomeness but hear me out and then decide for yourself. Two words. [...]
