When Yoga and OCD Collide: The true story of how I almost became a yoga terrorist but was saved by a baby blanket

Stretch! Yawn! Crack! (Because I’m old.) This morning when I woke up I smiled because today is Yoga Day! Thanks to a great teacher, a wonderful friend, lots of nice people, and plenty of sweaty poses, this has become my favorite workout of the week. I always leave feeling mellow as yellow and loose as …

The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Sugar Cravings [My Jelly Bean Day]

  This is a real thing – it’s a game (well, more of a dare, really) from Jelly Belly called Beanboozled where you basically play Russian Roulette with sugar. Of course we bought it. My boys thought it was the most hilarious thing ever. It all started with a bag of Sweetart jelly beans and …

“To The Fatty Running on the Track”: When Using Real People for Inspiration is Actually an Insult

People find inspiration in the darndest places. Like these ads to inspire more women to breastfeed… by showing men doing it. Now, I’m not knocking these brave dudes but I’m just saying that as a lady with mammaries all these ads make think are “Yeah but you can’t… so why are you confusing that baby …

Oil Pulling Gave Me a Mega Headache But I’m Still Trying It [What does the science say about this latest health trend?]

 This may be my favorite selfie ever. The joy of spit-filled cheeks – better than Botox! Not bad for bedhead, right? I’m trying oil pulling. Oh, hello Internet bandwagon! Mind if I jump on? Yes, yes, clearly you’re very crowded what with EVERYONE talking about it this weekend but you know me, I’m always game …

Quiz Time! How Much Does Music Affect You? [Study Says Pharrell Does Not Make Everyone Happy After All]

 I have SO done this. I’m not too proud to admit this: I cried all the way through Anne Hathaway’s solo as the cursed Fantine in Les Miserable. And not just a few sniffles – I sobbed. And sang along. And sobbed harder. It was the ugliest of ugly cries. I would have been mortified …

Your Friendly Grocery Store Cashier Is Trying to Kill You [New study finds BPA in urine of 100% of people who handle their receipts]

  I probably shouldn’t admit how much I sympathize with this person.  Do you ever go into the grocery store to pick up a few things, only to have a sneaking suspicion that your store is trying to kill you? I mean really, grocery stores are pretty dangerous places when you think about it and …

Confession: The Most Painful Thing About Being a Mom [Living a life with an open heart]

Who are you?  The moment you first see your baby is supposed to be one of the most beautiful of your whole life. It’s supposed to make you forget all the pain you endured, be grateful for the sacrifice, make it all worth it. You’re supposed to fall in love, right there in that strange …

2014 Has Been Declared “The Year of the Butt” – Here are Three Reasons Why You Should Care

  This is how I knew it was official, even our National Monuments are on trend! … the backside of Mount Rushmore.  It’s only March but so far this year I’ve learned some really important things about the human backside. And that’s because – did you hear? – 2014 is officially “The Year of the …

I’m Pretty Sure My Cat Thinks I’m A Bad Mom (Pet personality match-ups – what’s yours like?)

Luna grooms Son #1 the most. I think it’s the mop of curly hair. He clearly needs more work.  I’m pretty sure my cat thinks I’m a bad mom, or at least a negligent one. Every night before I go to bed I check on my four kiddos to make sure they’re actually asleep and …