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20 Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving Recipes

November 11, 2016 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

Like many of you reading this, Pinterest is my JAM.  I love everything about it- especially the amazing recipes.  We are hosting a small last-minute Friendsgiving this weekend so naturally I am panicking about what to make.  After doing a lot of Pinterest research (using the word research because it makes me sound super productive), I found some recipes that look somewhat ... Read More

Kidless in Newport

June 27, 2016 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

After months of anticipation and planning, we finally did it.  Hubs and I left our comfortable nest for three days to celebrate our ten year wedding anniversary.  TEN. FREAKING. YEARS.  That deserves a trip away from the little ones, right? Side note: We have never left the kids for longer than a night with anyone- so this trip was major for us. The destination?  Newport, ... Read More

36

May 24, 2016 by thiscoolmom 1 Comment

    In less than 2 weeks I will be 36.  Forty is not far away and I am feeling old. Why you ask?  Oh, here are just 36 reasons.   I feel weird/awkward shopping at Urban Outfitters.  This has been my FAVORITE store since I could afford the clothes after college.  Now when I am shopping in the store (which is so rare), I am surrounded by tweens and ... Read More

My Son Likes Elsa

March 29, 2016 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

It has come to my attention that an acquaintance of my six-year old was making fun of him for liking Elsa. It’s true.  My son can belt out every song in Frozen and even do the choreography, too.  If you have yet to see one of his performances, I feel sorry for you. He also knows the lyrics to pretty much every song on the radio.  Music is very important to him and we are ... Read More

The Struggle is Real: High Chairs and Chicken Salad Edition

January 22, 2016 by thiscoolmom 1 Comment

It is rare that I get offended. Proudly, I stand behind freedom of speech and am grateful that we have the right to say whatever we wish (for the most part). Last week, a pimply boy (definitely NOT a man) in his early twenties actually said something to really piss me off. And I try not to make fun of people or trash physical appearances but this dude deserves it.  In this ... Read More

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Thanks for visiting my blog, which is a work in progress. I'm a (cool) mom & wife with a full time job, trying to balance it all. My interests include Pinot Grigio, Netflix, blogging, fashion, the treadmill & reading celeb gossip when I am not busy packing lunches & wiping butts. Cheers!

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