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Amarie Skrzyp

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Rainy Day Activities for Toddlers That I Do Not Recommend

I’ve tried them all, and they didn’t end well

14h ago

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14h ago

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Frazzled

An Absurdly Specific Registry for My 2-Year-Old’s Birthday Party

I know it’s not traditional, but we really don’t want any more crap

May 8

photo shows a table with a pile of presents wrapped in balloon wrapping paper with the number 2 on top. In front of the gifts, a pair of small arms reach over some discarded toys to hold a vanilla cupcake with sprinkles

May 8

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The Parenting Portal

Every Toddler Needs a Dog Bed

Forget about those expensive baby bouncers; all you really need is a piece of dog furniture

May 2

Image shows a large, blue, velvety dog bed on a wood floor under a window. On the bed there is a throw blanket, a picture book, and a couple of plastic toy cars

May 2

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Jane Austen’s Wastebasket

A List of Photos You Absolutely Must Post on Social Media if You Went on Vacation

If your legs were on the beach with no one to see them, did you really relax on that beach at all?

Apr 24

Image shows a pair of feet, resting on a lounger in front of a kidney-shaped pool, four empty loungers and a deck across the way.

Apr 24

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Frazzled

A Toddler’s Debrief of Their First Easter Celebration

Seriously, what does the bunny have to do with anything?

Apr 19

White basket with white ribbons with two white chicken eggs inside

Apr 19

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Modern Women

I Left My Vacuum Behind When I Moved

The story of being plagued by the silliest of regrets

Apr 16

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Apr 16

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Frazzled

Having a Toddler is Exactly Like Having an Annoying Drunk Friend

Some days, it feels like the only difference between the two is age

Apr 14

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Apr 14

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The Parenting Portal

The Key to Enjoying a Vacation with a Toddler is Bringing Grandparents

Built-in babysitting that we didn’t even pay for? What a dream.

Apr 14

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Apr 14

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Jane Austen’s Wastebasket

8 Actually Awesome Things About Living in an HOA

There’s no greater joy than someone telling you how tall your grass can be.

Apr 10

A bright green, beautifully manicured lawn, in front of perfectly trimmed hedges, with a sign that says “Please Stay off the grass” in the center. In the left corner, there’s a small American flag stuck in mulch in front of the hedges

Apr 10

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Slackjaw

Happy Birthday! Now Get Your Own Phone Plan.

You’re 50 for Christ’s sake, it’s time to grow up.

Apr 5

Picture shows a crudely drawn homemade birthday card — a row of pink, purple, red and green marker drawn birthday candles with the words “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” are drawn in black over them.

Apr 5

Amarie Skrzyp

Amarie Skrzyp

I am a new mom navigating the postpartum world on a path to self discovery. Or something....maybe more like trying to survive and living to tell?

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