Andi Dorfman, Esq., you did it. You not only captivated my attention for your entire The Bachelorette season, exceeding all my expectations for sparkly gowns, spouting tears, beachside make-outs, heated man-fights and exotic world travels—but you provided me with a fairy-tale ending with your handsome (former-pro-baseball-playing) prince, in a proposal that made me cry. You and Josh are absolutely, completely ... View Post
On Lady Gaga & Mom Abs
Last night, my dear fellow mama friend Suz took me to see the one-and-only Queen Gaga at the Staples Center. SWOON!!! Suz's husband gave her two tickets for Mother's Day, to enjoy a much-deserved moms' night out with a girlfriend. How sweet, right?! So thoughtful. Things like this earn things called husband points. There were SO many things to love about the incredible show: wild wigs, sensational stage design, ... View Post
#ItGetsBetter
Somehow, someway, this photograph became the bookmark for the Bible study I’m currently going through—which I highly recommend, by the way. It’s called Ever After: Life Lessons Learned in My Castle of Chaos. Mariners Church selected the book for their summer women’s study, and I am devouring, gleaning and obsessing over the insights. Chapter by chapter, accompanied by a DVD, the book chips away at the fairy-tale ... View Post
My 20 Baby Registry Must-Haves
I remember the decided feeling of wonder, excitement and astonishing horror filling my pregnant body as I entered Babies R Us to complete my baby registry. Thankfully with a wingwoman and seasoned mama friend to break my waddling fall should I faint from anxiety-riddled hot flashes. I was seriously stoked, but also majorly overwhelmed. How many bottle brands are there?! And video monitor options?! And what on ... View Post
Trader Joe’s Trick #1: Chicken Gorgonzola, Brown Rice & Arugula Salad
I adore Trader Joe’s Chicken Gorgonzola. This scrumptious little dinner ensemble (and variations of it) is an absolute favorite over here at the Mack casa. The chicken comes prepped and ready to cook, this microwaveable rice is my savior—and chances are excellent you will find yourself making this amazing arugula salad over and over again. ... View Post
10 Everyday Areas in Which I Repeatedly Backslide
According to the dictionary and my Christian upbringing, the word backslide means: “to lapse morally or in the practice of religion.” I’m not crazy about the term in casual reference to people or souls, since I’ve so often heard it used with more gossip than grace. But, there is a use of “backslide” I do love!!! I was thinking about my own definition of this familiar term after organizing my closet recently and ... View Post