How to Respond to a Competitive Woman
How do you respond to a competitive woman? Here’s the standard answer. “They’re just insecure. It has nothing to do with you.” Um, ok, but that doesn’t help you when you’re standing face to face […]
Articles by Tracy
For the Love of Girl Scout Cookies
Every spring with their toothless smiles and pigtails, otherwise harmless Girl Scouts somehow manage to throw most of us — even temporarily — off our pre-swimsuit season diets by asking a simple question as we […]
Mrs. Perfect – by Jane Porter
Rating – 4 out of 5 Cups of Tea Genre – Mommy Lit Pages – 419. Fast page turner, easy to read. Drama – Tons of mommy and girlfriend drama. Some marriage drama. Tears – […]
‘Til Death Do Us Part or the Washing Machine Breaks
Certain situations test a marriage after you say, “I do”. A broken appliance is one and men saying, “I can fix that,” is another. “Beep, beep, blaaaeeep!” whines the washing machine. The red light blinks […]
“The Latest Study” Is Causing Anxiety – Who to Believe?
The latest study is an on-board watch dog in your mind. It streams in from the news, magazines, drug ads, or word of mouth and sets up shop in your head to remind you that […]
Reasons for a Mom to Believe in Santa Claus
The magic of believing in Santa Claus is not just for little kids. Here are five reasons for you, the Mom, to believe in the big guy. You can use the question, “Are you going […]
The Crumpled Sock in the Living Room Experiment
It had come to my attention that I was the only person picking up wayward items and returning them to their lost homes. I wondered how long it would take for someone else besides me […]
Ever Wake Up, Remember Your Life and Go Back to Sleep?
Some days you wake up, remember your life, and go back to sleep. Ever have those mornings? I had one yesterday. I was in the middle of a dream… Brad Pitt and I were enjoying […]
Dear Fairy Godmother – I Wish for Help With All the Clutter
Dear Fairy Godmother, I need you this week. Any chance you can wave your magic wand and pick up the clutter in my house? It’s growing at alarming rates and I’m the only one who notices […]
What to Do When Your Child Says, “I’m Bored”
“I’m bored.” Two words stated by every child within 48 hours of the end of the school year, during a family dinner, a sibling’s piano recital or other places. Parents respond with ideas until they […]