I have a confession this lovely Tuesday morning. I have yet to start my Christmas shopping. Not even one thing! I had all intentions of shopping on Cyber Monday. I was even mentally prepared to hit up Macy’s during their ‘Friends & Family’-that didn’t happen. Shit. Whatta huge disappointment I am, huh? I had such grand plans to do all my shopping early so I wouldn’t be running around like a maniac last minute like I do every year. It played out so well in my head…. So yeah, here I am with only half my decorations up, no tree,…
The Party’s Over.
0You all warned me that this time would come. I didn’t want to believe it. I tried to trick myself that this would last for years, but it didn’t. Remember the most incredibly amazing, greatest baby jumping invention I so lovingly praised? Baby A is starting to become very bored of her jumper and I couldn’t be more upset! WTF am I going to do when I need some “me” time (me time = cleaning)??! She has been crawling for a few months, but now its all she wants to do. Crawl around and stand. Crawl some more, and stand…
Braise it Baby!
0I’ve been on a braising kick lately. Maybe because I finally used my braising pan and realized it is the shit or maybe because its so damn easy to just thrown stuff in a pan and let it go for 30-45 minutes. Especially with a crazy-insane,mobile infant. So the other night when I was stumped on the whole dinner thing, I looked in the pantry pulled out some ingredients and took to the braising pan and came out with a delicious meal. I felt like I was on Chopped. Boom! Braised Balsamic Chicken – serves 2 2 bone-in Chicken Breasts…
Work Schmerk
0Since I was 14 I had a job. Even before that I would babysit or be a “mom’s helper” to earn some cash. So I guess you can say I have been steadily working for more than 17 years. I was a hostess and waitress through out high school and college and once I graduated became a regular in the game that is corporate America. I knew once I had a baby, I would do anything I could to stay at home and raise my kids. Some look at it is old fashion or out right crazy. My mom was…
10 Pregnancy Facts Every First-time Mom Should Hear
0Since my daughter was an, ahem, accident/surprise and we weren’t mentally prepared, there were a lot of things we didn’t know about pregnancy. People mostly focused on the “positive” stuff like telling me my boobs would get bigger, how I can eat anything I wanted or my hair and nails would grow. Fantastic. I even got lots of unsolicited “personal” stories about labor. Those were my favorite. Horror stories of 35 hour labors, emergency C-Sections – fully detailed. That’s exactly what you should do to a pregnant woman – tell her how horrendous your experience was. And after people would…
Cyber Monday > Black Friday
0I hate Black Friday with every ounce of my soul. In no way is it fun to go out shopping at midnight, wait in excruciating long lines with pushy, obnoxious people who in an instant will turn on you for a Nintendo game or barbie doll. I don’t know about you, but that is far from the “Christmas Spirit” that we all claim to have as soon as the turkey is down our hatchets. I get that people want a deal and decide to venture out after waking from their turkey comas, but how badly do you need that item…
Thirsty Thursday – Thanksgiving Edition
0Happy Thanksgiving! What better way to enjoy dessert on this fine holiday than in liquid form. Try out this Cheesecake Martini that will blow your mind. Cheesecake Martini (courtesy of thebar.com) serves 2 or 1 large ass drink if you’re like me 1.5 oz. Smirnoff Strawberry Flavored Vodka 1.5 oz. Smirnoff Vanilla Flavored Vodka 2 splashes cranberry juice Drink up bitches and gobble, gobble! – Amanda Check out more Thirsty Thursdays from The Exhausted Mom!
Humpday Shopping – Online
0I am a huge fan of online shopping. Although I am very cautious of what sites I purchase from, I like to find new places to shop from time to time. My husband hates my shopping addiction but he is going to have to deal with it just like I have to deal with his Jets psychoness. I am all about getting things online that I can’t get in stores. The original the better baby. I found three awesome sites that are all budget friendly and original. ChloelovesCharlie that lives up to that. Extremely adorable, boutique clothing at reasonable prices….
Monday Bites.
0After a long weekend of partying, I have come to realize I’m getting old. We went to an amazing wedding in NY and partied the night away. Now I am exhausted, my feet are killing me, my knees and ankles are sore and I can barely keep my eyes open. WTF happened to me!?? Monday’s bite. On that note, I made a kick ass meal the night before we left. If you like cilantro and lime you will like this! It was really easy and I made it with in no time. Plus it helped me get rid of both….
Saturday Night Rant
0You know what really grinds my gears? Getting a 2 a.m. picture text from my husband of himself and the absolute hottest front man, Adam Levine. Mind you, my husband was on a business trip and was out “networking” (aka ordering bottle service and drinking till 4 am) with clients. Bastard. He knows how much I love him, and he knows how much shit I give him for his late night “business meetings” at clubs, but he was the one passed the fuck out at a Maroon 5 concerts not me..and he got to take a picture with Mr. Levine….
