David Sedaris – My Geek Crush
The first time I stumbled upon a David Sedaris book at my local library, it was all over. I was hooked, addicted, strung out, and not willing to ever let him go. And today, his new book is out! Read more →
Posts in Category ‘Bedroom’
My Panic Attack Survival Kit
I suffer daily with anxiety and panic attacks. I’ve tried medication in the past and it just didn’t work for me. So, when I need something to bring me back down to earth, I look to various things to help me. Here’s a list of a few of the things I use to bring me back and get me through the day. Read more →
The 5 Things I’d Tell the New Boston Amputees—From a Fellow Amputee
I’ve been an amputee for over 9 years. I’ve cruised the amputee websites for even longer than that, as I was one of the lucky few who got research the one legged life before I lost my limb. There are many things I’ve learned from being in the amputee world. One of them is that explosions almost always equal lost limbs. Read more →
Dove Real Beauty Asks: Do You Even Know What You Look Like?
The latest video in Dove’s Real Beauty campaign isn’t about beauty at any size. It’s about how much beauty you see in yourself–and how much a complete stranger sees in you. They asked women to describe themselves and for strangers to describe them after first meeting, then had an artist draw sketches based on each description. The video shows the process and the outcome. Read more →
Dolls for Downs – A Beautiful New Addition
Connie Feda was frustrated, as her daughter Hannah, who happens to have Down Syndrome, realized she’d never play with a doll who actually looked like her. Connie Freda decided it was time that changed. Read more →
7 Super Wonder Woman Gifts and Wants
GeekMom Rachel puts together her ultimate Wonder Woman wishlist. Read more →
Method For Reversing Dementia?
The film, titled Do You Know What My Name Is? is said to showcase a “learning therapy that can reverse symptoms of dementia.” The word “reverse” is pretty big when we’re talking about dementia. What do you think, hope or hype? Read more →
What It Means to Be Geeky
Being geeky isn’t a question of subject matter, it’s a question of how involved you are with your passions. The Geekmoms reveal their many and varied passions today! Read more →
Chew on This: Is Big Biz influencing dietitians? – San Antonio Express-News
A group of registered dietitians has taken to Facebook to protest their professional organization’s more and more intimate relationships with “Big Food”. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics often counts on funding from ConAgra, Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s and other large corporations for its conferences and training. Read more →
“Are You Done Yet?” In Defense of our 5th Child — ChildrensMD
Even though I have but two children — and I don’t plan to have any more — I’ve never had problems with families having as many children as they would like, provided the children are raised safely and with the intent of being positive contributors to society.
This Mom, who recently announced she’s pregnant with her 5th child, presents statistics supporting how and why her 5 children won’t be a burden on society. Read more →