Category Archives: practical

You people are sick (and me likee)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

Yesterday I published a new post In The Powder Room about homophones (that’s phones, not phobes) and it flopped like my 32-Longs at 7:30 PM every night when I toss my Playtex 18 Hour Hydraulic Lift onto my bedroom chair (where it … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Pot Pie

Posted on November 27, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

You’ve probably already gobbled up all of your Thanksgiving leftovers by now. But on the odd chance that you have a few left and are sick of turkey sandwiches, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite ways … Continue reading →

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I put the HO in hostess gifts

Posted on November 19, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Traveling this holiday season? Staying with friends or relatives? Eating a holiday meal somewhere besides your own home? For the love, take a hostess gift!  Just don’t make the same mistake I made once and give your hostess something she … Continue reading →

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How to Choose the Perfect Conference Roommate

Posted on October 11, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I’m on my way to the Aiming Low Non-Conference to chill with some of the funniest bloggers on the planet. I’m pretty excited about it too. Something tells me this crowd is going to be much more receptive to and appreciative … Continue reading →

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I put white vinegar in my washing machine and you should too.

Posted on October 9, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I love Tuesdays. Not only do I get to share great info with you, but it’s the only day of the week I have a pretty dependable routine going. Tuesday means “Taco Tuesday.” That’s one less day of having to endure the kids … Continue reading →

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Three Parenting Things I’m Doing Right

Posted on August 14, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I don’t usually see myself as a parenting expert. I am one of those people who, for whatever reason, will do nine things right and one thing wrong, and I’ll stew over that one wrong thing for-EV-er. It drives my … Continue reading →

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