Tag Archives: Heather Novak

“Cleavage Gets a Drink” and Other Dating While Married Tips

  Heading out to a wedding I’m doing dishes.  Really!  I am not writing this inspired piece when my house…

Toddlerese: Lost in Translation

Sometimes we just don’t understand each other. I was dropping my kidlets off at the YMCA Childwatch today and Jill,…

Christmas Traditions: A Mumbling Mommy Compilation

Every family has its own sets of traditions around the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just…

Preschool Pick Up and Drop Off: Are you a Shiny Mom?

Do I care what that other mom thinks?  You know, the one whose freakishly adorable daughter trollops on into the preschool classroom with…

Back to School: The Perfect Mom’s Back to (Pre)School List

  Back to school?  Oh yeah, as a mom I should be thinking about school.  My sweetest, rottenest child is…

Getting My Boobies Back: THE WEAN

  I’m getting my boobies back!  In a few weeks, I might even be able to buy a bra that…

Father’s Day Advice: Mamas — Don’t Boss Your Baby Daddies!

Father’s Day.  Oh you Menfolk. And you tired Mamas. I am so blessed!  My husband NEVER hands my daughters off to me with…

Why We Are Good Moms

A few weeks ago, we asked our readers for responses to this prompt… “I’m a good mom because… Since Mother’s…

Hot Topic Tuesday: How A Martini-Swilling Single Girl Became A Cloth-Diapering Mama

By Heather Novak I am a mama? I have two kids? I have a mummy tummy? HUH?!? I used to…

What You Want For Mother’s Day: From Free To $3,000

By Heather Novak I was in an awesome store called Lifestyles in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana.  It has something for everyone…