Good Vibes
“Art. Baby names. Vibrators.” “What are things that are highly personal, subjective, and you should never give someone else advice about, Alex?” (Also, RIP, Alex) Yet another unfair fact for …
Read MoreAuthor: Lily Winters
Wine in a Can – Convenient or Crass?
I know. Drinking in the time of Corona means we get to make exceptions. I’ve seen all the memes. The ones that say “Alcohol: the glue holding this crap show …
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What Type of Mom Are You?
Mom-typing was a thing for a hot minute. The Tiger Mom. The Helicopter Mom. The Crunchy Mom. The Free-Range Mom. But it seemed just as soon as a new mom …
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Why Can’t A Woman Have a Normal Night Out?
I have a tattoo that says, “She’s battling things her smile will never tell you about.” It’s to remind me everyone is vulnerable, we all hurt, we all have pain. …
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Candy Grams – How to be *That* House This Halloween
It’s October, which means suburban moms are now facing one of the most difficult decisions of the year. No, it’s not who to vote for, because if you haven’t figured …
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What’s in the Box? Trying to Solve Family Food Fights
My family is the worst when it comes to eating. We all have narrow sets of things we can/like to eat with very little cross-over. Preferences and Peeves My husband …
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Canned What? The Things We Do to Moderate Behavior
I know. Drinking in the time of Corona means we get to make exceptions. I’ve seen all the memes. The ones that say “Alcohol: the glue holding this crap show …
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The Delicate Dance of Difficult Teen Conversations: Hard Truths vs. Hurt Confidence
If you’ve been following my articles, you know me by now. I’ll talk about anything. Masturbation. Boobs. Pot. Open relationships. [Looks both ways. Covers mouth. Whispers] Therapy. But I soon …
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Are You a Video Game Widow? Sorry for Our Loss
Dearly beloved, We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of some very special people. They were sons. Fathers. Brothers. Husbands. Whether these fine men died in combat, by …
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The Therapy Taboo Deconstructed
Okay, guys. I have something to tell you. I’m … [looks to both sides] … [covers mouth with hand] [whispers] … seeing a therapist again. Sigh. I need to get …
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True Confessions: My Unabashed Love for YA Lit (Sort of)
Here’s the thing. I am a writer. About ten years ago, I wrote a Young Adult novel. And in order to keep my finger on the pulse of what the …
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Adventures in Home Hair Removal
I’m a devoted waxer. By which I mean, I have—for decades—paid someone else to shape my brows and bikini line. But at numerous times in my life I would randomly …
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Bust a Move: What’s the Deal with our Bosoms?
Ever had a guy compliment you on your breasts? I am completely unsure what to say when that happens. “Um, thanks, I grew them myself?” Tell me my hair is …
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My Company Won’t Learn. What Now?
There’s Nothing Fulfilling About an Empty Message This is an article intended to apologize on behalf of my company and all the other tone-deaf companies—and to let the world know, …
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Perplexing Pronouns: Making Sense of Modern Language
I’m old-fashioned when it comes to writing. I believe in old school guidelines and resent most of the new-fangled modern grammar “rules” that are being adopted to “reflect our current …
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