Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Nov 9, 2009, 9:59 pm
I’m currently out of town so if you’re not seeing me on your blogs commenting, it’s because my head is spinning and I’m probably not even going to turn my computer on.  I’ll be facebooking ...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Nov 8, 2009, 9:59 pm
Because we’re about 2/3 of the way through the Fantasy Football season (1/2 way through if you count the playoffs), I’m going to take the time to remind everyone why we’ve gotten into this in th...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Nov 6, 2009, 7:46 am
…and I don’t want to be. It’s funny how I’ve become a “role model” for people.  Like not funny ha ha, funny weird. I know I’ve said this before but I’m going to say it again- I DO N...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Nov 4, 2009, 9:59 pm
What the fuck.  Obviously George Vernon Hudson didn’t have children. It gets dark.  So fucking what?  I’ll start with the Wikipedia definition of daylight savings.  I didn’t know the point o...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Nov 3, 2009, 9:59 pm
All The Cool Kids are Doing It:
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Nov 2, 2009, 9:59 pm
If I could make one change to my house, I’d add a stripper pole to my bedroom and have it so that with the push of a button, it’d change into a Fireman’s pole and I could zip down from my bedroo...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Nov 1, 2009, 9:59 pm
The Wii Mommies Blog Talk Radio Show talked about some great options from the Subway Fresh Fit Menu and we also talked a bit about the wonderful things Subway is doing to help reward you for dining wi...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 29, 2009, 10:44 pm
That’s right, you heard me.  GET YOUR HAND OUT OF THE CANDY BOWL. Get.  It.  Out. Could someone please make it a point to say that to me for the next 2-4 weeks or so?  THANKS. I am screwed. ...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 27, 2009, 10:59 pm
All The Cool Kids are Doing It:
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 27, 2009, 12:27 pm
I may or may not be funny today.  I am EXHAUSTED. I have had insomnia since a very young age.  It actually runs in my family.  Ambien was what saved me.  I have the ability (if you want to call it...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 25, 2009, 11:59 am
I got a tweet from a forum member the other day and she wanted to share her story with us but doesn’t have a blog to post it on.  I offered up my website and I’m glad I did!  Please welcome Chri...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 22, 2009, 10:59 pm
I never really knew much about Breast Cancer.  I of course know it exists and I know the generalities of it, but my focus has always been on Ovarian Cancer because it runs in my family and I’ve had...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 22, 2009, 9:13 am
I’d like to start by saying I hate the word “blogging”.  I am a writer.  I love that we as writers have a community where we can express ourselves any way we’d like and a way to easily find ...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 20, 2009, 10:59 pm
All The Cool Kids are Doing It:
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 20, 2009, 7:16 am
It’s pretty bad when my kids get really quiet and I know that I should check on them but OH MY GOD there’s silence and what can a couple more minutes do?  All the doors are  secured and outlets ...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 19, 2009, 8:10 am
Okay, folks.  We’re in the thick of the Fantasy Football season. Some of you might be diligent in your team planning.  By now, you should have gotten the jist of the game and are hopefully checki...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 16, 2009, 1:35 pm
Well, then!  Who knew I was so out of shape?  Surely not me! Oh, wait…yes I did. Over the past three months, I’ve kept in shape as best I could.  With surgeries, sickness and depression (alon...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 15, 2009, 7:12 am
It’s rare for me to write without purpose.  I always plan what I’m going to write ahead of time so that I know I’m publishing quality content.  Today, it’s more about quantity. I hate morni...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 13, 2009, 10:59 pm
All The Cool Kids are Doing It:
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 12, 2009, 10:59 pm
Yeah.  I can’t WAIT for Halloween. I plan on being Bumble Bee from Transformers.  Not just any Bumble Bee though, THIS Bumble Bee- Everyone who sees me in costume will totally not get it unles...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 8, 2009, 10:59 pm
WOO!!!  It’s here! I can’t believe that after over a year of Wii Mommy dedication to the Nintendo Wii Fit, then taking the 30 day EA SPORTS Active Challenge, the next wave in fitness has arrived...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 7, 2009, 10:59 pm
Yeah.  All the best things come from Canada.  I’m from Upstate NY, so it’s basically Canada, only with shitty health insurance. Here’s a list of why I want to be Canadian - Pretty much the...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 6, 2009, 10:59 pm
All The Cool Kids are Doing It:
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 5, 2009, 10:59 pm
Wah. Woe is me. Meanies.  That’s what you are. Fricking BONELESS.  I say boneless and I get boned. Well, EFF YOU, KFC.  Eff  you… I went to the doctor the other day (bronchitis, no biggie...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 5, 2009, 3:00 pm
I was researching how to best explain how to use the Trading Block for your ESPN Fantasy Football league, and I found this YouTube video that explains it really well, so figured I’d put this up inst...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Oct 1, 2009, 10:59 pm
There is SO MUCH going on over at EA SPORTS Active, I wanted to take today to dedicate my post to all the awesome news they have to announce!  They’ve made such a huge impact on my life, both physi...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 30, 2009, 10:59 pm
Leaving the cereal box open Not using twist ties on the bread Picking at my nails Swearing like the spawn of a trucker and a sailor Stealing all the covers I don’t pair up the socks I always b...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 29, 2009, 10:59 pm
Thanks to @Bassackwardsmom at Bassackwards & Frugal for these! All The Cool Kids are Doing It:
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 29, 2009, 1:59 pm
Friggin’ Toaster Strudel. Why must you taste so good? Why must you cause a grating sound in my ears as my child begs for (another) one that I know he’ll take two bites of and leave to waste? Sk...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 29, 2009, 7:10 am
Friggin’ Toaster Strudel.  Why must you taste so good?  Why must you cause a grating sound in my ears as my child begs for (another) one that I know he’ll take two bites of and leave to waste? ...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 28, 2009, 11:48 am
WAIVER OVERVIEW Waivers are the process by which owners can select from the pool of available players who are not on a team’s roster in the league. They may have been undrafted or dropped by owners...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 24, 2009, 3:51 pm
That’s right.  Effing crazy. Okay, I was going to post a funeral for my cell phone today but I had myself a teeny tiny mental ish last night and what better way to get through it than to share it ...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 22, 2009, 10:59 pm
So I decided to take Moxie out for the tour “duh” Charlotte (I’ve been saying that all week) and we really had a great time exploring the city. Wednesday, September 23 Louisiana: Crazy Adv...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 21, 2009, 10:59 pm
Boogers.   They’re everywhere. I’ve been hanging out with this Wonder Woman-like Superhero called Moxie (my friend just called her Moxie pad and I like that).  My role was to take some picture...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 21, 2009, 10:06 am
I am SO PROUD of all the people in the Momspective Fantasy Football Training leagues.  I’m already getting my butt kicked (and kicking butt lol) and was very happy to hear from one of our league me...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 20, 2009, 12:51 pm
Dear Verizon, Do you love me?  Do you know how much I love you?  Do you know that I updated my “New Every Two” and got a phone that shit the bed just one day over the month’s time I had to ex...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 17, 2009, 10:59 pm
I’m in training for the upcoming “Run For Your Life” 5K that will take place at the Dowd YMCA in Charlotte, NC this November on behalf of EA SPORTS Active.  I’ve never ran a 5K before and to ...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 16, 2009, 10:58 pm
He just didn’t say which one. There he is – Joey Oey.   Years and years ago, when I was about 17, Joe stopped by and asked if I wanted to go to the beach.  Sure, why not. We lived in Upstat...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 15, 2009, 10:59 pm
All The Cool Kids are Doing It:
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 14, 2009, 10:59 pm
Oh, geez.  I am a mental midget. Saturday, I decided to unleash all of my aggression.  Everywhere.  On everyone. First, I took on a 13 year old kid.  Totally leveled him.  Trust me, he looks wa...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 10, 2009, 10:59 pm
What ever have I gotten myself in to? The EA SPORTS Active 5K challenge, that’s what. I’ve been asked and have accepted the position of Community Leader for the Charlotte, NC area.  More detail...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 10, 2009, 7:25 am
I’ve been sitting in front of my computer for the past three days avoiding writing today’s post.  Yesterday, I sat down about five times, only to draw a blank.  I’ve been in such a great mood,...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 8, 2009, 10:59 pm
All The Cool Kids are Doing It:
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 8, 2009, 7:51 am
I woke up this morning and my first thought was “Leave me alone, I’m tired”.  My second, once I realized the weekend was over and I have to actually respond to the child poking me since his fat...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 7, 2009, 11:21 am
By now, most of you have already had your draft – except  the folks in Momspective III, which is now full, and if anyone does still want to join, I can form another league but I have to point out t...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 3, 2009, 10:57 pm
Well, I’ve been given clearance to work out again and I’m back on the road to a flat belly and nice butt.   My husband told me to take it easy and skip the hula hooping and maybe put off the nex...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 2, 2009, 10:59 pm
I asked everyone what I should write about today and someone suggested motherhood and poop, so that’s what I’m going to do.  I talk about poo daily.  With everyone.  I have no poo issues.  I�...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Sep 1, 2009, 10:59 pm
All The Cool Kids are Doing It:
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Aug 31, 2009, 10:59 pm
What better way to celebrate my very first post than to get some random under my belt.  I have to get something under there, I’m still on hiatus because the doc said I’m healing too slow.  Stupi...
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Julie m. posted an article on The Cool Mom Guide - Aug 30, 2009, 5:50 pm
Fantasy FOOTBALL. …Pervs. I am SO excited right now.  I created the Momspective Fantasy Football Training League on ESPN.com and tweeted it a few weeks ago but went to Syracuse and figured no one...
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