Here’s what we learned, house redos are an expensive, time-consuming PROCESS. If we had remembered what a rigamarole renovating a house is, we would have never signed up…
Continue ReadingWhen we bought Best of Times Beach House, it needed a lot of love. It had “good bones” (realtor-speak for “good luck finding the bones under all its…
Continue ReadingToday’s Fraudulently Asked Questions is with Me, Tina, the Mama, the one wrangling the crazy kids this summer. And that’s exactly what we’re talking about today…summer. And crazy…
Continue ReadingFor a couple years now, I’ve separated the women of the world into two types: those who wear Lululemon workout wear and those who do not. (For those…
Continue ReadingThe twins obsession with Benihana started when they were in PreK 4. A couple of their friends came to school reporting Benihana as their favorite restaurant. Our kids…
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday, M…. Turning thirty-nine is dangerous territory. The temptation is to become obsessed with your next birthday, to make this year all about what you can squeeze…
Continue ReadingIn our family, we give our kids a choice: for your birthday you either get a party or a gift. Because the Hergenrader kids have always chosen the…
Continue ReadingSam’s answering the Fraudulently Asked Questions today about summer. And his little brother, who is both Sam’s summer nemesis and best friend. FAQ #1: Fun picture, Sam. What…
Continue ReadingSwim Meets are Long. The Good…. My kid wakes up every morning at 7 (IN THE SUMMER) to swim laps at the pool. What is this fresh madness?…
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