I wasn’t going to read Lean In. I just knew it would annoy me. I’d read the news coverage and commentaries and blog posts. Oh, so we women are just supposed to work harder? Somehow, this crazy train of inequality was our fault? A white woman with two Ivy League degrees, worth millions, and bestowed […]
Archives for April 2013
Clickery for April 26, 2013
April 26, 2013 by
Welcome to Clickery, a weekly feature where we share things we like because maybe you’ll like them too. Jen’s Links Parenting advice I need to remember, from President Obama, who was warning his daughters not to get tattoos. This seems like it would be very effective. Since I have one extremely picky eater, I’m always […]
Mother’s day gift guide
April 25, 2013 by
Breanne’s Picks A cooking class at Cooks of Crocus Hill. Learn new summer grilling techniques, cross making homemade bread off your life-list, or get some new ideas for quick weeknight dinners. Treat your mom to a cooking class and go along with her to make it an outing as well. I’ve done this for both […]
Own your awesome
April 24, 2013 by
There’s nothing worse than the humblebrag, right? (I’m not able to come up with a witty example just now, but you can find lots of cringe-worthy ones here, here, and here.) It turns out there is: Actually putting yourself down while trying to be self-deprecating because you were genuinely feeling awkward about something good happening to […]
Lucky gal (Guest post)
April 22, 2013 by
When Phoebe answered my call (plea) for maternity leave guest writers I was thrilled because she is one of the best writers I know. I felt doubly blessed when she offered to write on such a personal topic, reminding me how grateful I am for the girls’ “aunties” and prompting me to rethink what it […]
Clickery for April 19, 2013
April 19, 2013 by
Welcome to Clickery, a weekly feature where we share things we like because maybe you’ll like them too. Jen’s Links Since the 12+ inches and counting of new snow we have precludes any possible outside activities, we might as well shop, and I’m especially excited to see what local businesses have to offer at HAMMS […]
One long snowy day
April 15, 2013 by
And just like that, my maternity leave is over. I had grand plans for my last week — sunny walks around the neighborhood with friends, sunning the laundry out on the line. Alas, the weather had something different in mind (a.k.a snow, and more snow, and then to top it off, thundersnow). But we got […]
Clickery for April 12, 2013
April 12, 2013 by
Welcome to Clickery, a weekly feature where we share things we like because maybe you’ll like them too. Jen’s Links We are not too nice to brag about this list of why Minnesota is awesome. And like me, you may decide you NEED one of these. Everyone knows it’s duck duck gray duck. There’s no […]