Lipstick and lunges. Do you wear makeup to the gym? You’ve heard those comments. “It’s one of those kinds of gyms where women put on makeup to go and workout.” I have to confess. I’m one of those women. I just feel better with a little coverup, mascara and lipgloss on before I get moving. That I’ll probably sweat it […]
Divorce And Back to School. Bittersweet.
Divorce and Back to School. Bittersweet. It’s that time of year again. Our kids go back to school and we go back to having a life. But that is bittersweet. Remember that great Staples commercial with the Dad skipping down the aisles while his unhappy kids shop for school supplies? I do feel a wee bit exuberant. I got to […]
Packing tips for moving out after your divorce.
Packing tips for moving out after your divorce. One of the happiest times in a divorce is when you get to pack your clothing and personal belongings into big boxes. Or if you’re broke and can’t afford boxes, you get to pack it all in big green garbage bags. Nothing says “I’m almost homeless” like your underwear spilling out of […]
Divorcing? Be brave enough to be an idiot.
Divorcing? Be brave enough to be an idiot. My twenty year old self is cringing right now. I am wearing a really stupid purple and pink hat. People are probably staring. They might be wondering what the hell I’m doing. I’ll tell you what I’m doing. I’m being brave enough to look like an idiot. Remember when you were in […]
People you need to steer clear of during your divorce.
Divorcing? Watch out for these Drips, Drains and Downers. I hate to say this, but sometimes you have to protect yourself from the people around you. Even those you call friends. And the way to do that is to limit the time you spend with them. Mean? Maybe. Self preservation? Most definitely. Do these people seem familiar? The Drains: These […]
Women and body image. Why do we hate ourselves so much?
Women and body image. Why do we have to hate our bodies so much? I started on my first diet in high school, but the obsessing and hate for myself and my body started much earlier. I remember when I started my period at 13. I went from boyish to curvy with softened thighs, a waist and a butt. […]
Why school bakes sales are so scary for divorced moms
Why school bakes sales are so scary for divorced moms. Divorced Moms Know Divorce, Costco Pizza and Bake Sales Are Scary. School fundraisers scare me. Actually, moms at school fundraisers scare me. Now that I’m in a divorce, it’s like I’m wearing see thru panties when I volunteer at school bake sales. They see everything you’ve got going on and […]
Divorce 101: Why Fridays Suck When You’re Separated
Divorce 101: Why Fridays Suck When You’re Separated. Here’s a little Separation and Divorce 101 info you might want to know. When you are divorced, Fridays are the suckiest day of the week by far. I know, everyone loves to hate Mondays. Back to work, back to school, and all that stuff. But since I’m separated, I’ve come to truly […]