Popular Posts

If you want to dive right in to the most popular posts, here they are!

On My Anniversary: My Best Advice for a Happy Marriage

11 little tidbits of advice on my 11th anniversary. What can I say? I love this post.

In Which My 7-Year-Old Tells Me How to Live My Life (and How You Should Live Yours)

Books I’m Afraid to Recommend

There are some books that I’ve loved that I wouldn’t dream of recommending to you without a gigantic flashing warning sign. It’s because I’m afraid you’ll absolutely hate them–usually because of the language, sometimes because of the content. Here are 5 of them.

Dress for the Day; Dress for the Life

I wanted to project an image that was warm and friendly, not crisp and buttoned-up, so I made a change….to the way I dress.

I Can’t Believe I’m Telling You This

In which I confess that I’m still breastfeeding my two-year-old, and why–and tell you why it’s so hard for me to admit it. This is the #1 most commented post on the blog.

Unplanned? More Like, Unplannable

The news says, “Half of all pregnancies that happen in the U.S. every year are unintended.” To which I have to say: Just half?

Bad for the Game: Women, Work, and Hockey

A Malcolm Gladwell-Sheryl Sandberg mashup in which I liken today’s women to Canadian youth hockey players.

Grown Ups Shouldn’t Finish Books They’re Not Enjoying

In which I explore a fault line in humanity: the finishers vs. the abandoners. We have a lively discussion on this one.

Don’t Be a Drama Queen, and Other Lessons in Friendship From Anne Shirley

Because I adore Anne-with-an-E, and I can definitely glean a few tips from this feisty redhead with her knack for friendship. The first in a series, Life Lessons from Green Gables.

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