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Home Decorating Mistakes I Won’t Make Twice

Time for a DIY master bathroom remodel update: The Gatekeeper and I spent a good chunk of last weekend priming our newly replastered walls and ceiling. (Not a euphemism.) The room is a totally blank canvas now with smooth white … Continue reading

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My First Mardi Gras

Hey party people! I’m over In The Powder Room today reminiscing about my first (and last) authentic Mardi Gras experience. I don’t want to spoil the ending, but let’s just say that if my daughter ever wants to go to … Continue reading

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Have a gas this Valentine’s Day!

One of the many wonderful side benefits of blogging is the ability to look back and see how things change over time.   A blog can also be a very useful instructional guide for the husband.   Last year on … Continue reading

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The Lousy Lover’s Guide to Sex

Well, it’s Tuesday and that means two things: 1.) I’m a little hungover from watching The Bachelor and drinking every time Ben says “journey” or one of the women does something ridiculous. 2.) I’m In The Powder Room today oversharing … Continue reading

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If Pollyanna Had a Period

And speaking of cleaning up your womb… I’m looking on the bright (red) side of life today In The Powder Room. Warning, it’s already been called “Gross but hilarious” on Twitter, so go ahead and read at your own risk. Oh, and … Continue reading

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And the battle continues.

My post today is a perfect example of why my husband has been known to say things to me like “It’s really difficult being you, isn’t it?”   The demons in my head and I are rocking out In the Powder … Continue reading

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Ten Ways Plastering Walls is Like Sex

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, blogging is the best free therapy around. Many thanks to all the fabulous people who came forward yesterday with their traumatic childhood stories and made me feel like less of a … Continue reading

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Another year, another set up for failure.

I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions. Mainly because I’m too tired and hungover on New Year’s Day to start any exciting new regimens. And then on January 2nd I’m saying things like, “Well, it would be a shame to … Continue reading

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Last Minute Holiday Shopping Guide

Holy CRAP – is it really December 20th? Where did this month go? Well, the good news is that today is the last day you will have to endure my obnoxious vote whoring for Dobbie (#54), the infamous Inappropriate Elf … Continue reading

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I’m a better mother on the sauce.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is two-fold today. First, I need your votes for Dobbie writing his name in the snow with his magic yellow pen. I entered him in Baby Rabies’ hilarious Inappropriate Elf Contest! Here … Continue reading

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