Breastfeeding rocks. I am all for boobies and babies. It was by far one of the most connected experiences I have ever shared with another human being. Looking down into the eyes of your precious little one’s face and seeing the look of complete dependence for sustenance is amazing if extremely overwhelming. Sure, I’ve been [...]
Hello, my name is DG and I have a pretty serious addiction to nitrate-laden pork products. (Hello, DG.) In all seriousness, I never met a strip of bacon I didn’t like. And there isn’t much I like more than bacon. Unless it’s potatoes. Especially if it’s potatoes with bacon and cheese. Also? I like bacon. [...]
In addition to wearing sweaters so hideous that even Cousin Eddie would be insulted, many celebrate the holidays by fretting about their health. And with good reason. There’s something about the period surrounding The Big J’s birth that causes people to become really hungry and really thirsty, especially for alcohol (which may have something to do with the 24/7 bombardment of [...]
When my family gathers around the Tannenbaum, it’s all about holiday cheer and psychological warfare.
Indulge in the healthier, tastier chip option this year: Popchips! Which, by the way, just HAPPENS to fit in stockings perFECTly. Aiming Low will giveaway a month’s supply of Popchips to one lucky winner!
So we have established that my birthday falls on Christmas Eve (happens every year). And we have established that as a holiday birthday person I gravitate towards the color plaid and the flavor peppermint. There is one more unique quirk associated with my birthday – I am in love with Shamrock Shakes. It took me [...]
When I got started in this mommyblogging racket, I was determined not to be just another chronicler of domestic banality. I had such a unique perspective on parenting, you see: a stay-at-home dad whose background is half academic and half redneck. My every observation would be informed by my experiences in the rough-and-tumble world of [...]
We have kids with food issues so we have to get pretty darn creative around here sometimes. Not only do they have stoopid food allergies, but they also have texture issues when eating. You know, like sensory issues? In other words PICKY EFFING EATERS. One kid won’t eat anything red. Red is his favorite color. [...]
I’m coming up for air after six years of drowning in dog rescue. Rescue Burnout is a well-known malady amongst those who suffer from it. Coming out on the other end of it requires replacing the time spent doing rescue work with something else. A friend of mine also recently came up for air, and [...]
No good ever comes from baking, that’s my motto. Well, that and there’s always room for the second bottle of wine and diets always start tomorrow; It’s good to have a motto for all occasions, I find. However, in a misguided attempt to be domesticated and motherly yesterday I thought I’d bake a cake whilst [...]
I come from a long line of people with food sensitivities and allergies. For example, I’m allergic to soy, peanuts, tree nuts, seafood, sulfa and sulfates (which means wine. Which means margaritas instead), penicillin and asparagus. ASPARAGUS, PEOPLE. And latex! But who cares, because you can’t eat it, or at least shouldn’t, right? Guess what? [...]
It’s no secret that I love plaid. It’s just a thing, don’t ask me to explain it. Why do you breathe? It just HAPPENS. So, yes, I dress my toddler son in something plaid just about every day. And, yes, I sleep in plaid sheets and plaid jammies and drink my coffee in a tartan [...]
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