family
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Should you get an au pair?
An honest breakdown of au pair costs, what makes it work (or not), and why we keep inviting 20-somethings to live with us. Spoiler: it beats daycare, but the goodbyes are brutal. Continue reading
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A mom’s guide to resetting your patience
Struggling with patience as a mom? Here’s some real advice from a mom who has never been chill a day in her life. Continue reading
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The mom uniform formula: how I spend 15 seconds getting dressed
One woman’s story of how she quit caring and started wearing…sweatpants, a lot. My 85/15 mom uniform formula, why I dress like Adam Sandler, and why it works. Continue reading
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Bring back the grit
What do BBQ joints, bowling alleys, minivans, and movie theaters have in common? They’ve all gotten too fancy! My take on things that were better when they were rough around the edges. Continue reading
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Our first beach vacation as a family of four
Packed, pooped on, and slightly traumatized—but we survived our first beach vacation as a family of four. Here’s what really happened (swim skirts and sandy toddlers included). Continue reading
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A field guide to suburbia: Notes from the front lawn
Observations from deep inside suburban territory (split-levels and ramblers, to be precise), and why I love suburbia (and you should too). Continue reading
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My motherhood walk-backs
The biggest things I’ve reneged on since having kids. Spoiler: Paw Patrol infiltrates all of our homes eventually. Continue reading
So Sallie Says 