Used is cool, unless it's my new coffeepot

I've heard of “Deja Brew” – the feeling that you've had this coffee before. And now I'm introducing Deja Brewed – the feeling that your coffeepot's been used before.

How to recruit friends on a beach getaway

It's hard to go the beach with another family. You gotta like both the husband and the wife. And the children have to match up genderwise, agewise, and preferably temperament, personality and behavior wise.

My perfect house would simply have to have …

So we've finally sold our house. And now I'm in search for not just a house, but the perfect house. It doesn't have to be big or fancy. But there are a few things I'd like to have…

Sold! 1 year, 2 agents, 100+ showings

Getting ready to show my house, I remember a tip about disassociating yourself from your home when you're selling it.

I've de-cluttered, depersonalized; but now will it sell?

Not baking, call me ‘T' and No Regards

People reveal a lot with 'sign language'

I don't get all these political signs in everybody's yard.

The pursuit of perfectionism

Comedian Steven Wright once said, “When I was in school the teachers told me practice makes perfect; then they told me nobody's perfect so I stopped practicing.”

I need a mommy tantrum and I need it right NOW

Watching my toddler kick and scream in a fit on the floor gets me thinking: I bet that feels good.

Spring is in the air (unfortunately for Mrs. Subliminal)

Ah, spring (allergy season). That exciting time of year where everything is out in full force (allergens).

OK, boys, on your mark, get set, GO!

At the preschool, it's always the same. Kids racing to be the first to hit the giant handicap button that opens the door.

When was the last time you saw yourself on a magazine cover?

Why do they call it "Us" magazine? They're not US -- they're THEM. We're not them and they're not us and I know this because I pump gas every week without makeup on, and it doesn't make the papers.