Suzanna Samuelson - xoJane

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

Suzanna Samuelson — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:00 -0400

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.

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

Suzanna Samuelson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:30:00 -0400

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.

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

Suzanna Samuelson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0500

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

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

Suzanna Samuelson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0500

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.

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

Suzanna Samuelson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:30:00 -0500

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.

Babies Are Disgusting: My Four Biggest Struggles With Baby Hygiene

Suzanna Samuelson — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:30:00 -0500

A baby is an actual human being with all the disgusting bodily fluids, digestive issues, and wonky toenails of your average frat boy.

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

Suzanna Samuelson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:30:00 -0500

It’s not that heavy, but my baby has never been naked, covered in poop, hungry or bored in public!

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

Suzanna Samuelson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0500

Though I weigh every purchase carefully and do research and try to find deals, I REALLY LIKE TO BUY STUFF.

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

Suzanna Samuelson — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:30:00 -0500

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.