8:00 am – I very reluctantly roll out of bed. I don’t need to brush my hair or do makeup because I already know I won’t be leaving the house today. The sweatpants I wore to bed will do just fine until at least mid-afternoon. 8:15 am – I, hilariously, use Alexa to play “The…… Continue reading A Day In The Life Of A Pandemic Mom
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Back To School…Kind Of…
So, tomorrow is the day all parents dream of over the summer… It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year… BACK TO SCHOOL! Except this year… eh… it’s a little different. …Freaking Corona… So, tomorrow begins virtual classes. But only for the first three weeks. After that, we are allowed a hybrid schedule…… Continue reading Back To School…Kind Of…
Things I Didn’t Miss During Lockdown
The whole COVID timeline is beginning to get a little fuzzy for me now. My days have been running together since March and I have been wearing my husband’s boxers as shorts daily since April. All I know at this moment is it’s July and while businesses are reopening, there are tons of douchebags out…… Continue reading Things I Didn’t Miss During Lockdown
Summer Is Back On! My Beach Bod Is Not Ready!
Alert! Alert! As it turns out, Summer is not canceled after all! Grab your coolers and sunscreen. Put on your favorite flip-flops (just not from freaking Old Navy) and dust off that two-piece! As states are slowly reopening after the Great COVID Pandemic of 2020 (which isn’t actually over), and homeschooling is coming to an…… Continue reading Summer Is Back On! My Beach Bod Is Not Ready!
An Open Letter To Old Navy & The One Dolla Holla
Dear Old Navy, Today begins the “One Dolla Holla” flip-flop sale online. As I understand it, the deal is for basic color flip-flops, limit of 5, and your Old Navy/Gap credit card must be the sole means of payment. This is awesome if you have a store credit card. But, hey – some of us…… Continue reading An Open Letter To Old Navy & The One Dolla Holla
44 Days Of Quarantine
Kids always near me Morning, afternoon, and night Mom needs a drink, strong It is day 44 of lockdown for my family. 44 days of no school. 44 days of no driving anywhere. 44 days confined to only our home and yard. My husband is an essential worker, so he goes out. Me and the…… Continue reading 44 Days Of Quarantine
Top 10 WORST Crafts, Games, And DIY For Kids
I know we are all trying desperately to keep our kids entertained at home right now. Some days it’s easier than others. Social media is FULL of so many crafts, toys, games, and DIY ideas. But…Just because you see it Pinned, doesn’t mean it’s a GOOD idea. I’m here to tell you there are some…… Continue reading Top 10 WORST Crafts, Games, And DIY For Kids
It’s OK
Today is the 36th day that my children and I have been in Isolation. The 36th day of no school, no in-person shopping, no parks, movies, or gyms… Really though, ask me how upset I am that Make Believe and The Jump Yard are closed…I hate those places anyway. Don’t judge me – you hate…… Continue reading It’s OK
Realizations From Being Isolated
My family goes through entire bags of chips at an alarmingly-quick rate. We depend on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse a lot more than our pediatrician would recommend. My two dogs have been hosting a Fight Club for the past 45 minutes. The sound of a scooting kitchen chair is worse than that of an alarm clock…… Continue reading Realizations From Being Isolated
Isolation & Bunker Life With Hubs Still At Work
It is Thursday, March 19. We live in Ohio. Our kids are off from school indefinitely. Restaurants and bars are open for carry-out and drive-thru service only. Hair/nail salons are closed. Tattoo shops are closed. County buildings, closed. Most BMV’s, closed. Unemployment wait time is being waived. It’s being promised that utilities won’t get shut…… Continue reading Isolation & Bunker Life With Hubs Still At Work
I Wore This Yesterday 