My Husband, The Life Saver

 I grew up in a huge family...

Jeff grew up with one brother.

I use a piece of paper towel until it's completely covered in spills, dirt and other gems the kids leave behind...

Jeff dries his hands and tosses it out.

I pay attention to sales, use discount codes and have a drawer full of those constantly-arriving Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons (even though I haven't shopped there in who knows how long)...

Just Say 'No' to Baby Showers?

This photo from Victoria Beckham's baby shower has been popping up all over the Internet. Posh Spice, who's expecting her fourth child -- and first girl -- is seen wrapped in toilet paper during what looks like a silly shower game.

I don't know what's more surprising, the appearance that Mrs. Beckham could actually have a sense of humor or the fact that she's having a shower for kid #4. I can imagine that after having three boys (11, 8 and 5), she's excited to celebrate the arrival of her little girl, but do you think her celebrity friends are a little annoyed that they have to drop another $500 on a onesie?

Celebrities aside, more women seem to be having baby showers to celebrate the arrival of each and every kid. On the one hand, it's nice to see a fuss made over all babies -- and not just the first -- but for those of us in the real world, is it a little much to expect friends and family to endure the games (and cost of a gift), just because you've decided to become a pro at procreation?

What are your thoughts?

Bridesmaids Opens in Theaters: 13 Years Later?

Bridesmaids, which opened yesterday in theaters, is said to be one of the funniest, laugh-out-loud comedies of the year. But is it just a ripoff?

Check out how much the stars look like another set of Halloween-costumed bridesmaids (circa 1998)?

The Rise and Fall of Customer Service

I was ready to seize the day. My mission: To stop procrastinating and start checking tasks off my never-ending to-do list.

Task #1: Pull Christmas lights down

I'm kidding but my inability to make things happen lately leaves me with a car full of store returns, clothes to have cleaned and projects to complete. In order to prioritize, I combed through the endless errands and focused on those that are really important -- like replacing the two front tires on my car. "Easy enough," I thought. (I should have known considering this post I wrote in 2009)

A Mother's Emotional Odyssey

As the sea of silver surrounds me, my head starts to spin. A wave of nausea takes over and I can feel sweat dripping from my palms.

Where am I?

Confusion bubbles up inside my body, beginning a duel with it's cousin frustration, both looking to be top dog in the fight to take over my entire being. I felt so vulnerable as I grasped the tiny hands of my children, trying to protect them from my fear, yet I couldn't find the ability to lead them to safety.

"Look Mommy, that's just like ours!"

Lucy's squeal brings me back to reality. I take a deep breath and give her a smile that it's all going to be okay. For the drama isn't something new or life-threatening, but just another day for a mom in the suburbs -- trying to locate her publicly-parked silver minivan...