I don’t know about you, but around here the planning and execution of kid birthday parties are most often vehicles for anger, panic, and resentment. Here’s why.
Category: Kid Stuff

Beauty and the Beast- what a crock.
So it has been a minute since my last post. But something has been in my craw for awhile now. It’s time to let it out. The story of Beauty and the Beast is a crock. My oldest is in die-hard princess mode. I’m talking donning and doffing 2-3 different princess gowns during any one day, […]

In defense of Spongebob.
I originally wrote a shorter version of Damn you, Clifford for a Facebook group a few weeks back. At the end of the post, I asked the members to share any kid shows they hated, too. One common response: Spongebob Squarepants. I was aghast. Spongebob Squarepants (Seasons 1-3), is one of my all-time favorite shows and I feel it is […]

Damn you, Clifford.
Does your kid love a show that you dislike (or detest)? My daughter loves Clifford. While it is super cute to watch her dance excitedly when the theme music comes on, my mind wanders after the first few minutes. Below are some of the things I think about while watching Clifford. 1. Clifford is the biggest buzzkill […]