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Aug 19, 2024

My Toddler Thinks She’s Helpful

Spoiler alert: she’s not

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Apr 10, 2025

8 Actually Awesome Things About Living in an HOA

There’s no greater joy than someone telling you how tall your grass can be.

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May 8, 2025

An Absurdly Specific Registry for My 2-Year-Old’s Birthday Party

I know it’s not traditional, but we really don’t want any more crap

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Oct 23

Beware the Buy Nothing Costume Swap

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is

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Oct 21

To The Mom Feeling Like a Failure as She Desperately Searches for the “Cool” Lunchbox Her Kid…

This is a PSA from a very unlikely trendsetter

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Oct 20

It’s Time You Get Your Severed Heads Under Control

Dear Neighbor, I’ve tried to be cool, but I’m going to have to sue you for damages

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Sep 26

I Faced a Harsh Reality in the Preschool Pick-Up Line

I’m the problem; it’s me

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Sep 19

A List of Things That I, A Stay-at-Home Mom, Hope to Accomplish Now That My Kid Started Preschool

I refuse to call them delusions of grandeur (but they are)

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Aug 31

Help Wanted: Professional Playground Assistant

No, I don’t need a babysitter; I just need a break from Pretend Play

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Aug 4

I Can’t Sleep With You Anymore

It’s your tough, plastic exterior

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Amarie Skrzyp

Amarie Skrzyp

I am a new mom navigating the postpartum world on a path to self discovery. Or something....maybe more like trying to survive and living to tell?

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