Category Archives: Fun Stuff

The Memory Foam Incident

bed

A few months ago, my husband and I kept waking up with achy backs and sore hips. It wasn’t us being middle aged, of course. It was our senior citizen mattress – about 10 years old at that point. Since we were struggling to get a decent night’s sleep, we decided to invest in a memory foam topper to extend the life of the mattress a bit longer. Fools. Here’s how it all went down:

6 Lessons We Learned From Growing Up in the ‘80s

yearbooks

At a recent salon appointment, my stylist commented that she would never want to go back and relive her high school years. That’s a shame, because high school rocked – at least for the Class of ‘82 at my alma mater, anyway. Yes, even way back in the late 1970s and early ‘80s, we still had to deal with all the… Read more »

Wine on My Weekly Target Run? Yes, Please!

target storefront

Target (my go-to store for everything from Ajax to Ziploc) might soon be serving up cold beers while customers shop for soap and printer paper. Best. Idea. Ever. “Target is rumored to be opening its first store with a bar in it. Dreams do come true,” writes Maria Guido at ScaryMommy.com.  “Everyone’s favorite paycheck-suck developed a new concept for city… Read more »

Who’s Ready for Some CT-Scan Fun?

Stethoscope

As you age, the phrases “routine tests” and “I’m just having a little procedure done” become a part of your everyday vocabulary. Whether you’re getting a Texas-shaped mole checked out or you’re trying to determine the cause of your sudden weight gain (sluggish midlife metabolism, anyone?), doctor appointments start to regularly appear on your calendar right next to “coffee date… Read more »

Reading Tweenior Moments Boosts IQ & Creativity (No, Really)

Sarcasm boosts creativity

OK, maybe I oversold this one a bit. BUT, recent findings show that sarcasm boosts cognitive performance and creativity. And I’m going to ride on this study’s coattails at least for today. “Scientists now say that watching Modern Family will actually make you more creative and smarter,” began one of the segments on Good Morning America today. Keep talking, GMA…. Read more »