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Picture-Perfect Mother’s Day

What are you asking for this Mother’s Day? A clean basement? Not if your husband’s idea of “cleaning” is tossing out all of your stuff. An expensive vacuum? Not if you have to use it more to justify the price. Breakfast in bed? Not if it means doing damage control in the kitchen until dinner. What about a peaceful day surrounded by the people whose existence affords you membership in the sweetest sorority on earth? This Mother’s Day consider cuddling up with your kiddos and enjoying a quiet moment with these picture-perfect holiday reads: The Berenstain Bears: We Love Our … Continue reading →

Mothers: A Sorority of Complainers?

(Sweeter than a Dyson.) You are looking at one of the lovely Mother’s Day gifts I was presented with yesterday by my adorable daughter. As you can tell, it can’t be used to suck up strewn Cheerios from hardwood or carpeted floors, nor can it separate dust by cyclonic action and spin it out of the airstream with the simple press of a button. Also, it doesn’t rhyme with Dyson. Regardless, I love my card, especially the handwritten note scribbled in bright pink crayon inside. It will forever help me remember Mother’s Day 2012. The holiday has come and gone … Continue reading →

New Goals for the New Year

On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me… not a Dyson. He didn’t give it to me on the first day of Christmas either… this year, last year, or the year before that. Sigh. Santa forgot to leave my dream vacuum cleaner under the tree yet again, but I’m not going to let it ruin my 2012… just the remaining days of 2011. I’m kidding. Sort of. Maybe. Not really. In all seriousness, my 7-year-old was quite upset that Santa forgot to leave behind the cleaning machine I’ve lusted over for the past four years. I … Continue reading →

Moms: Of Gifting to Ourselves

Did you get exactly what you wanted for Mother’s Day? I didn’t get what I asked for; instead, I got something even better. My fellow blogger, Stephanie, got what she wanted, a coffee machine, but it didn’t come from any of her children, or even her spouse. Rather, the self assured mother of three took the initiative to purchase the appliance, and gifted it to herself. Some may consider Stephanie’s move audacious, while others may consider it empowering. Personally, I classify it as self preservation. A requirement for many mothers out there. If you aren’t going to look out for … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day in Review

Another Mother’s Day another dis by the Dyson fairy. Surprisingly, I am not at all disappointed by the snub. In fact, of the six Mother’s Days I have had the honor of celebrating with my daughter, this may have been the best ever. The day started out with a series of hugs, kisses, and this gem: Six-year-old: Happy Mother’s Day, Mommy! Me: Thank you, honey! Six-year-old: You’re the best Mommy in the whole world. Me: Thank you. I wouldn’t be celebrating Mother’s Day if it weren’t for you. Six-year-old: Yup. Me: I wouldn’t even be a mommy if it weren’t … Continue reading →

The Gift of Professional Cleaning

Forget the Dyson; I now have a new Christmas wish gift-—a maid. My BFF got the best Christmas present yesterday: six months’ worth of professional housecleaning services. She is entitled to five regular cleanings and one heavy seasonal cleaning, which includes: Dusting corners, ceilings, and walls, including photo frames and artwork Cleaning windows, window screens, and window treatments Scrubbing interiors and exteriors of kitchen cupboards and drawers Cleaning ceiling fans, light fixtures, and vents Cleaning the oven, microwave, and dishwasher Shampooing rugs, carpets, and upholstery Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. I have never dreamed of asking for … Continue reading →

Get the Kids Involved in Holiday Gift Giving

The other day my 6-year-old daughter informed me of her plans to raid her father’s coin container, so she could make my Dyson dreams come true for Christmas. I strongly discouraged her thoughtful, yet immoral plan, explaining that he had already gifted me with a vacuum cleaner a few years back and that I didn’t think he had $500 worth of coins in his container anyway. Still, the fact that my daughter actually thought of someone other than herself this holiday season got me thinking about ways parents can foster a child’s spirit of giving. Instead of choosing, wrapping and … Continue reading →

What’s Old is New Again

There’s nothing quite like parents and children bonding over a bunch of tiny, shirtless blue creatures that fear the fangs of a mangy feline. Just when you thought you and your son would never share another thing in common–BAM!–the Smurfs are suddenly cool again, and all is right with the world. The Smurfs hit the pop culture scene in 1981, and more than 250 episodes later they grew into animated icons. This year Macy’s named the blue elf-like creatures as the store’s “Holiday Ambassadors” and a full-length Smurf movie will be released in 2011. All the hype surrounding Smurfette, Papa … Continue reading →

Battling Pet Hair

My cousin’s home has hardwood floors, but part of the sealer coat is uneven in an area near the front hall. The semi-sharp edge is where you can typically find a wad of dog hair just about every day. Once he finds the time to reapply sealer in the affected area, I’m sure the dog’s hair won’t get caught there, but until then guests are forced to walk around or (GASP!) on a furball as they make their way to the living room. Being the Dyson lover that I am, I recommended that my cousin purchase a Dyson Pet Vacuum … Continue reading →

Pets Prevent Clean Floors

Hardwood floors and dogs don’t mix. At least that’s been my experience. Even the pups that pet shop owners swear don’t shed, shed. All dogs shed. People shed too, but not as much as dogs (at least most people), which is why I am always amazed by dog owners, who say they don’t have to clean up dog hair, now that they have hardwood floors. I have never been to a home with hardwood floors that didn’t attract at least a few tuffs of hair. Pet hair can add up quickly on a hardwood floor, though there are tricks that … Continue reading →