I am nothing if not completely bare bones honest on this blog which is why I can say without any reservations that UNTIL I got married I did not enjoy sex. Yes I had sex before marriage but with each "encounter" I struggled with such intense guilt after the fact that my sex life pre-marriage was not only fraught with anxiety, but to be as blunt as possible it SUCKED. I guess because I had such … [Read more...]
Playing Baseball with Mariano Rivera Thanks to ProCamps and Citi Private Pass
My son LOVES sports and the most ironic thing about that statement is several years ago I wrote about the fact that my son dreaded sports. He was that kid at Little league practice who would DUCK when a ball came in his direction and if given the chance would choose drawing, playing with action figures and reading mythology encyclopedias over playing any kind of sport. As his mom I have … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Avoid Going Broke at the Ballpark
For some, spring doesn't officially begin until they hear the crack of the bat and are firmly planted in the bleachers with some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Opening Day for Major League Baseball is finally here, and fans everywhere are coming out of hibernation and heading to the ballpark for a little fun in the sun. If you're feeling the baseball fever, here are a few tips from Andrea … [Read more...]
Celebrating 100 years of PYREX with My No-Fail Pecan Pie Recipe #Pyrex100
Celebrating 100 years of PYREX with My No-Fail Pecan Pie Recipe is a sponsored post Let's face it, most of the time getting our kids and spouses to sit down together to eat the same meal (yes I am guilty as charged of cooking two different entrees per kid since neither one likes what the other one does) is a challenge. Of course if I so much as MENTION the word pecan pie- my kids will be … [Read more...]
Four Reasons Why Fast and Easy Is So Bad for Our Relationships in the Long Run
So many of us love fast food, and the reasons are simple: It's quick, it's cheap, and it's easy ”all of which appeal to our rushed, too-much-to-do-in-one-day lifestyle. But because it's so convenient, many of us tend to overdo it, which isn't good for us. Quick and convenient communication sounds like it would be all positive, but it's not, says Tumlin, author of the new book Stop Talking, Start … [Read more...]