A few weeks ago, I received a copy of Kate and David Marshall's highly engaging and interactive workbook, My Life Map: A Journal to Help You Shape Your Future. I've had some time to read and review it and I have to say, as the days grow darker much earlier, with this strange … Read More »
I have apparently lost my g-ddamn mind.
It's November 1st. You know what that means. NANOWRIMO, beeyotch! (For those not in the know, NaNoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month.) This is my fourth year making a for reals, honest to goodness attempt to "win." The prize? The bragging rights to say I … Read More »
Trashy YA Novels Make Two-Week Waits AWESOME
When I saw the book trailer for Matched, Ally Condie's young adult novel where an imperfect love fights against all odds in a totalitarian dystopia, I was intrigued: The first in a trilogy of titles, sadly, Matched will forever live in the shadow of Suzanne Collins' wildly … Read More »
Rockin’ My Transitional Hairdo, Courtesy of Dove
We interrupt my first IVF cycle to bring you this review of Dove's Daily Moisture Conditioner. Like my last review for Dove, full disclosure: I received this product and am being compensated for this review. My opinions are totes genuine and mine - promise! I have, for my … Read More »
A Little Me Time, Courtesy of Dove
We interrupt this infertility blog for my first-ever BlogHer Reviewer sponsored post. I'm excited to have the chance to actually share a paid review with y'all. So very quickly, yes - I'm being compensated for this post but the opinions are my own. Promise! So let's get right … Read More »
Why Infertility Patients Should Think Like Entrepreneurs, Part 2
Yesterday, I indulged in a little bit of entrepreneurial wisdom from the BlogHer Entrepreneurs conference I went to last week into coping with your infertility journeys. Today, I wrap it all up in part 2 of Why Infertility Patients Should Think Like Entrepreneurs. I'll tell … Read More »
Why Infertility Patients Should Think Like Entrepreneurs, Part 1
At BlogHer Entrepreneurs last week, I had the unique opportunity to spend 2 days with some of the most brilliant, inspiring women (and some men) making waves in the tech startup world, right smack dab in the middle of Silicon Valley. I was doubtful if BlogHer Entrepreneurs was … Read More »
Live from Santa Clara, It’s BlogHer Entrepreneurs!
After several hours of travel from the East Coast to the West Coast, I'm happy to report that I'm here in sunny Santa Clara, California to attend BlogHer Entrepreneurs '12. If you're just meeting me today from #BlogHerEnt12, hello! And I figure there are some new folks here … Read More »
Welcome to IComLeavWe!
If you're here visiting from ICLW, welcome! It's been a while since I've participated and it feels good to get back on the comment horse again. For those new to ICLW, it's a great opportunity for ALI bloggers to connect with one another through comments. You can get the … Read More »
Apparently, Women Need Fat: A BlogHer Book Review
In full disclosure, this is my very first paid review for BlogHer Book Club but the opinions expressed here are my own. And believe me, I have plenty. As I decided to approach 2012 as my Year of Living a Fertile Life, of course the first thing I thought of was my health, and … Read More »