pedophilia

It Happened To Me: I Had To Be Nice To An Alleged Pedophile At My Lousy Job

If you're not familiar with "Girl's Life," it calls itself the "#1 magazine for 10-15 year old girls" and features many glossy photo spreads of 10-year-old girls wearing lip gloss and trying on hair ribbons while smiling prettily into pink hand mirrors.
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It Happened To Me, pedophilia, creeps, embarrassed, conflict

May 15, 2013 at 2:30pm | 156 comments

babies

So….What Exactly Do You DO All Day? A Day In The Life Of A Suburban Stay At Home Mother

I'm pretty content with the way things are right now, but I definitely hold on to some feminist guilt about not having my own income, and I'm very sensitive to SAHM stereotypes and wage a constant battle against them.
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Family Drama, babies, playdates, toddlers, mother, housewives, housework, naps, suburbs

Mar 21, 2013 at 3:30pm | 295 comments

babies

I'm Trying Really Hard Not To Raise A Fat American Kid Who Eats Only Pasta: Fun With Baby Food!

Of the many terrifying responsibilities of parenthood, I consider teaching my son how to eat properly one of the most important.
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Healthy, babies, parenting, food

Mar 6, 2013 at 11:30am | 337 comments

music

I Hate Baby Music! How To Keep The Wiggles Out Of Your Life

if you actually LIKE The Wiggles for real, then I guess that’s fine. That said, I maintain that you don’t need that shit.
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Family Drama, music, babies, parenting, entertainment, the wiggles

Feb 22, 2013 at 4:00pm | 107 comments

cleaning

How To Prevent Your Toddler From Being Covered In Dust: A Lazy Green Mother's Guide To Housecleaning

Sometimes it really boggles my mind that I am somebody's mother and therefore am culturally expected to nag members of my household to keep our living spaces clean.
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DIY, cleaning, home, green, family drama

Feb 15, 2013 at 12:30pm | 52 comments

babies

Babies Are Disgusting: My Four Biggest Struggles With Baby Hygiene

A baby is an actual human being with all the disgusting bodily fluids, digestive issues, and wonky toenails of your average frat boy.
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Family Drama, babies, hygiene, diaper rash, parenting, cradle cap

Feb 12, 2013 at 12:30pm | 112 comments

diaper bag

Let's Play: What's In My Diaper Bag?

It’s not that heavy, but my baby has never been naked, covered in poop, hungry or bored in public!
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Family Drama, diaper bag, parenting, babies

Feb 8, 2013 at 11:30am | 47 comments

shoppables

Fun With STUFF: The Baby Gear I Could Not and Will Not Live Without

Though I weigh every purchase carefully and do research and try to find deals, I REALLY LIKE TO BUY STUFF.
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Family Drama, shoppables, baby, parenting, babies

Feb 6, 2013 at 4:00pm | 83 comments

babies

Things I Never Thought I Would Be Obsessed With As A Mom: Cups And Balls

I am a stay-at-home-wife and mother. I have two master’s degrees. For the past few months or so, I've been obsessed with cups and balls.
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Family Drama, babies, parenting, balls, cups

Feb 4, 2013 at 12:30pm | 39 comments