Daily Archives: 10/29/2012

My Preschooler vs. The Costco Happiness Mandate

posted on 10/29/2012

Once a month or so, I go with my family to that Mecca of Consumerist Culture, Costco. It’s probably not cool to say so, but I love this ritual. Usually we’re stocking up on staples like paper towels, milk and diapers; but it’s also a specific type of quality family time. While we’re getting our […]

Fat Girl’s Halloween Oath

posted on 10/29/2012

My Little Pumpkins: So delicious they’re a little concerned Mommy will eat them. I love Halloween. It’s an enchanted time, when people temporarily cast aside social propriety, modest clothing and resistance to the supernatural. It’s a time to embrace one’s inner witch or warlock, feline familiar, or slutty cab driver. Time to go nuts with […]