An Earth-Friendly (and Unsuccessful) Easter Egg Experience
By Anna Seip
Dyeing Easter eggs is one of my favorite things to do this time of year. Long after my kids get bored and retreat to the living room, I’m still standing in the kitchen with stained fingertips, dipping eggs and rolling them in glitter. This year, though, I decided to go “green’ and try out some natural dyes. The other moms on the block would envy my subtle hues, my resourcefulness, my commitment to Mother Earth.
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Category: Holidays, Humor, Past Articles // Posted on March 1, 2010 // Leave a Comment
Good Girls Wear Green – or Else
The day started normally enough. The March wind was whipping, but you could tell Spring was just around the corner. We were running late, as usual. I got the kids ready, threw on my green argyle sweater, kissed my husband bye and then headed out the door to work.
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What Women REALLY Want on Feb. 14
Red roses? Check.
Romantic dinner? Check.
Jewelry, candy and mushy greeting card? Check, check and check.
That’s what Valentine’s Day looks like for many women – a combination of stuff that our husbands rush out and buy because the calendar says so. And, all of those things are certainly nice. Once a woman becomes a mom, though, those trophies don’t seem nearly as important. We’re too busy trying to find a matching pair of socks, a rogue pacifier or a new ‘n’ exciting way to make chicken, again. We also realize roses are a waste of money, candy has to be shared with the kids and a fancy dinner out requires a baby-sitter who charges a small fortune.
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One mom’s story of how her son’s swim meets tested the limits of her abilities as a parental super hero
By Anna Seip
You hear a lot about soccer moms, but I’m not one of them. My role is more like Aquamom. No, I can’t breathe underwater. Nor do I possess superhuman swimming skills. My talents are even more amazing: I chauffeur my 12-year-old son to swim practice Monday through Friday and then sit through a five-hour swim meet on Saturday. Every week.
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By Anna Seip
October is my favorite month. I love autumn, but I especially love Halloween. Last year, we’d just moved into a new house and had no idea how many trick-or-treaters would knock on our door. I stocked up on candy, decorated the porch with glowing jack-o’-lanterns and sat on the front steps. The setting was perfect.
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By Anna Seip
It’s the first day of middle school, and I’m sharing the only bathroom in the house with a tween. This is not going to work, I can already tell. My 12-year-old son sprays a cloud of cologne. It’s the “scent of California,” he told me. The smell is like limes left over after a party. Puberty has barely begun in my house, and I’m already tired of it. This time last year, I was begging him to take a shower once a week. Now all of a sudden, he’s asking for acne cream and deodorant. I make a mental note to get an estimate to build a half-bath in the basement.
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10 Steps to Survive a Vacation with Your In-Laws
By Anna Seip
(Please note: We realize that many daughters and sons-in-law have perfectly wonderful relationships with their in-laws. For those who might not, here are a few vacation survival tips.)
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Category: Humor, Past Articles // Posted on May 2, 2009 // Leave a Comment
An Interview with Jacki Sturkie (aka Jacki Kane) – mom, comedienne and founder of TIME OUT: The Mother of All Comedy Shows
(TIME OUT brings you laughs each month at Airplay Café, 701 E Burnside. Click here for the schedule.)
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