Hey there, awesome readers! When I was pregnant, eagerly awaiting the birth of my first child, I had a vision of what my life would be like as a parent. Basically, it went something like what girls are made of: Sugar and spice and everything nice. (I was expecting a girl.) Yes, I had heard […] The post Navigating the Storm: A Parent’s Guide to Toddler Tantrums appeared first on Moxie-Dude ..read more

Hello, awesome readers! As I write this, my son is loading up the car with his belongings and making trips to his new condo. I know this because I’m watching him through the blink app on my phone. He’s the last of my four children to move out. The truth is, I’ve been dreaming about […] The post The hardest part about parenting is when the last one leaves the nest appeared first on Moxie-Dude ..read more

Hey there, awesome readers! I never really thought about the difference between men and women until last weekend, when I was driving to the grocery story. I had the radio on a country station and to answer your question, no. I was not listening to Beyonce’s Texas Hold ‘Em. Not that I don’t like her […] The post Want to learn the difference between men and women? Just listen to country music. appeared first on Moxie-Dude ..read more

Hello again, awesome readers! Once upon a long time ago, I would do stuff. Mostly stuff like make dinner, and make sure I didn’t rock anyone’s boat by “offending” them. Sidenote: Offending is in quotation marks because these days, it’s hard NOT to offend someone. Case in Point: “How was I supposed to know that […] The post When you’d rather braid water: 3 tips for owning who you are appeared first on Moxie-Dude ..read more

Well, hello there, awesome readers! Before we dig into this blog post, let me make a prediction. I’m not saying that I’m a fortune-teller. I’m just saying that I’m pretty sure I’m about to piss someone off. You see? I just offended AutoCorrect who is telling me that I should change “piss someone off” to […] The post Stop making yourself small: A guide to owning who you are in a world full of hot air balloons appeared first on Moxie-Dude ..read more

Hello, awesome readers! Here I was, working on a blog post – with another, perhaps more relevant topic – when suddenly I felt compelled to write about my first kiss. And by “first kiss”, I mean with someone that I was not related to at the time. Nor did we become related through eventual marriage […] The post Sometimes a first kiss is just that… a FIRST KISS appeared first on Moxie-Dude ..read more

Happy Valentine week, awesome readers! According to the internet, there are five love languages that include words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. It’s a good list but it’s not complete. Of all the things my someone and I do together, I think that laughing together is probably our […] The post My Funny Valentine: Because Laughter is Our Love Language appeared first on Moxie-Dude ..read more

Peekaboo, awesome readers. I see you! Do you know what a Tamagotchi is? Let’s stop right here so that I can explain it for you young‘uns. But first let me look it up so that I don’t get the facts wrong… Okay I’m back. The internet describes the Tamagotchi as a handheld digital pet and […] The post Another reason I’m not a life coach (spoiler: my superpower is turning technology into spirit animals.) appeared first on Moxie-Dude ..read more

Hiya, awesome readers! You’ve heard it before, but I have to say it here again for you to get my point… With age comes wisdom. It makes sense, right? I mean, the longer you live, the more crap you go through, the wiser you become, yadda, yadda, yadda. It’s logic. Except… Now in my 50s, […] The post And this is why I’m not a life coach. appeared first on Moxie-Dude ..read more

Hey there, awesome readers! Before we get into this, I have a few confessions to make: One, I’m not a dating coach. And two, I. Am. Awkward. I’m ESPECIALLY awkward in situations where I have to spend time with people I barely know. Like on a first date. Sidenote: THANK GOD THOSE DAYS ARE OVER. […] The post Top Two Reasons Why Dating as a Single Mom Sucks appeared first on Moxie-Dude ..read more