Today is a special day at Casa de Dummies! Not special as in it’s a day that we plan to do anything different than any other day, but a day we like to recognize anyway. Because, nine years ago today ...
I have lived and traveled outside of the United States and I have to say, America is an awesome place. Sure, sure, there are some sucky bits. And we can whine and moan for days about the lack of affo...
Also known as Dumb Mom’s Guide to Losing Your Vehicle on the Mean and/or Not-So-Mean Streets of DC. It’s official. I have completely lost my city savvy and become spoiled by things-are-pretty-much-al...
A few weeks ago I made the decision to sale some spaces on my sidebar. It was a tough decision for me because a) I’m a giver, not a taker and I really, really, really like giving away sidebar space t...
Getting your party on this weekend? Last week I cohosted a Cooking Connections party on The Motherhood with George Duran to get you and me and pretty much the entire picnic loving world ready for the...
So I spent Wednesday night crying along with Phillip Phillips as he was crowned the cutest ever American Idol winner of the 2012 season. But, I also spent Wednesday night doing something else?...
My kids have publicly embarrassed me more times than I can count on pretty much every appendage the human body possesses. It’s cool. I mean I know I’m not the only mom whose kids do this ...
Or, if you’re my child, instead of striking a pose, you can mug at the camera like you’re gonna shank somebody… Which is, of course, exactly what you should do when you get your probably-not-gonna-ma...
As a lifestyle blogger there are a number of things about my, um, lifestyle that are just common knowledge to the itty-bitty-world-of-people-who -love-on-this-Dumb-blog Dumb Mom blog readers. I share ...
It’s been ages since I’ve done a Dude Mom Life feature. But, Kristi at Daily Dribbles sent me these muddy inspiring gems… And I figured, yeah, it’s about time. Because my Dude Mom life has been exces...
When I think of lace I think of those little doily thingys that my grandmother used to put all over her house for décor. Or whatever. I mean, what were those for? I used to think they wer...
Because you really never know when someone is going to volunteer you and your home for a BBQ or a picnic or a full blown dinner party and you need to be prepared. For me, summer is my favorite cookin...
Today I ignored with vigor celebrated my 5th 29th birthday. I pretty much felt like this all day. I mean it was a Tuesday after all, which meant school, tutoring, soccer, and dinner and somepla...
Recently, #3 had his 4 year old physical appointment with his pediatrician. In addition to his overall good healthy, we learned that he is the average height and weight of a 6 year old. Score!&...
I’m pretty sure that there is an unwritten life rule out there that says that no matter what, on Mother’s Day, little children everywhere have to act like they were raised by wolves and therefore do ...
In honor of Mother’s Day I invited some of my favorite people in the blogging game to share pics of themselves with the little people who make them earn their keep around the house. Please stop...
Thanks to Elaine from The Miss Elaine-ous Life for sharing her compilation of “Dumb Mom” moments. Kids really keep you on your toes. Dumb Mom asked me to write a post about what has surprised m...
Give a warm welcome to todays “Dumb Mom”, Justice Fergie! Owner of JusticeFergie.com and co-creator of that bangin’-out-the-box conference celebrating diversity in social media, Blogalicious!...
Today is Wordful Wednesday linky day so who better to have as a “Dumb Mom” guest than the CREATOR of that fabulous meme herself, Angie, from Seven Clown Circus?! No, one, that’s who! Growing up, I kn...
Please welcome my friend, and fellow Dude Mom, Rita from Fighting Off Frumpy to the Dumb Mom stage today. Hers is a cautionary tale that reminds us that cooking sherry can be as fun as wine whe...
Like so many other bloggers in this space, I started this blog at a challenging time in my life. I had an infant and a toddler at home. My youngest had just started full time school. I was nurs...
So, I’m doing something I thought I’d never do: offering ad space for purchase. I know. All of the cool kids are doing it. So, what’s taken me so long? Well, basically, it’s a matter of worth. I real...
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. And, if you’re me, you will also be turning 29-Again, and celebrating a 9th wedding anniversary in the month of May as well. Poor planning? Probably (not that...
I value honesty. I swear. Growing up, Mimi was all about being honest no matter what. She always said, “If I can’t trust you, I can’t love you.” Or something like that. I may not be...
Well, guys. It’s finally happened. After years of trying. A number of unsatisfying flings. Time I can never get back; effort I could barely muster; heartache, embarrassment, frustration, and te...
#1 started wearing his first set of braces just after he celebrated his 8th birthday. Eight years old and he was rockin’ a pretty substantial metal mouth; an expander on the top (and yeah, I wore one...
I have only just recently begun to realize the power of blogging for good. Sure, I dabbled in the occasional PSA in the past in which I ranted a bit about something I thought was annoying or unjust i...
I love wearing my Crocs. They are the fur lined kind that are all soft and comfy inside. They are worn in just perfectly so they sorta fit my feet like hideously-unfashionable-but-in sanely-comfortabl...
DO NOT READ ANOTHER THING OR LINK A SINGLE POST UNTIL YOU GO AND LEAVE A COMMENT TO HELP SAVE MY BUM KIDNEYS. UNLESS YOU DON’T CARE AT ALL, AND THEN, BY ALL MEANS, READ ON (hows that for a guilt trip...
So I got these trash bags over here to try out* and, while they are great and all, I can’t really even pretend to be excited by the collection and disposal of garbage. I mean, sure, it’s a scintillat...
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