I make a mean allergy-friendly breakfast quinoa. I'm talking dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, nut-free and gluten-free. I am no domestic goddess, but this is one area where I excel. Except when I leave Dan in charge. Without telling him he's actually in charge. * * * I crept into our darkened house and was … Continue reading How Not To Make Allergy-Friendly Breakfast Quinoa
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Why Being a SAHM Is The Best… For Your Partner
"I wish I could go to work," I whined. We had a newborn and a toddler. I was sleep-deprived and completely overwhelmed. My husband encouraged me to go back to work. "But financially, it hardly makes sense," I countered. Ever the optimist, he responded, "I don't care if it costs us money. If it makes … Continue reading Why Being a SAHM Is The Best… For Your Partner
I Don’t Feel Bad About Fighting in Front of the Kids
I'm suspicious of couples that claim they never fight. These people are either a) lying, or b) unicorns. My husband and I fight. I wish we didn't, but both of us are way too stubborn for that. I get annoyed that he never knows where anything is. He finds it grating when I immediately ask for help … Continue reading I Don’t Feel Bad About Fighting in Front of the Kids
The Story Behind There’s No Room for Fear in a Burley Trailer
Not long after Dan and I met, he said, "It would be so fun to publish a book of your best blog posts." I said, "Yeah!" And then after I thought about it some more, I said "No!" Dan kept bugging me about it, and I kept saying no, and after a while he started … Continue reading The Story Behind There’s No Room for Fear in a Burley Trailer
The 10 Stages of Switching from a Mac to a PC
I consider myself a quick learner, open to new experiences, and adventurous. So how hard could it be to switch from a Mac to a PC? Very, it turns out. There were 10 essential stages in my journey from a Mac to a PC, and (spoiler alert!) back again... Stage 1: Decision I decided it … Continue reading The 10 Stages of Switching from a Mac to a PC
