Melanie NicholasSep 22, 20204 minSigns of frustration: Husband's obsession with ink pens drives wife, co-workers over the edgeI suggested that if there was a pen shortage at the office, she do what I do when I need a pen -- rifle though his car.
Melanie NicholasAug 22, 20203 minHere's to pandemic marriage, the BedJet and sharing a bedNow, don’t get me wrong, I adore The Hubs. But sharing a bed, actually sharing, a bed, is hard.
Melanie NicholasJun 18, 20203 minFruit flies: The head lice of summerSo I made my death trap, and watched in fascinated repugnance as flies gathered on the cup and took the plunge.
Melanie NicholasMay 20, 20204 minMother's Day looks different in 2020Who would have guessed that I would add chef, teacher, therapist, referee and hunter of toilet paper to my resume?
Melanie NicholasMay 20, 20204 minLook for the good stories, even when times seem badI am working hard on modelling positive thinking for my kids. I started to wonder what good stories during this pandemic.
Melanie NicholasApr 27, 20204 minQuarantine cures my baby feverRaising Bodacious is like having a drunken toddler that can reach things.
Melanie NicholasApr 12, 20204 minEaster Bunny tidings: He is risen indeed!My son spent a solid eight years believing Bunny has magic.How else would he get home from Starbucks after accidentally being left behind?
Melanie NicholasMar 15, 20203 minKeep calm and share on: Coronavirus should not keep us from doing good in the worldIt will not be this fancy version of the flu that cripples civilization. It will be civilization itself.
Melanie NicholasFeb 28, 20203 minTheir births gave me purposeBirthdays are a big deal for me. They mark the very most important dates in my life, they are the days my children and husband were born....
Melanie NicholasFeb 28, 20205 minSaddle up: I'm riding a Peloton bike!Until your rear end is used to sitting on the bike’s pizza slice-shaped seat of agony, you need more cushion!
Melanie NicholasJan 10, 20205 minThe Beverly Hillbabies: Big enough to carry suitcases, but still my littlesThe Hubs and I also have a nice little division of labor going on when it comes to luggage. He does all the labor.
Melanie NicholasDec 25, 20194 minProud to be at the top of Santa's Naughty ListThe first house I remember living in was a rock duplex we shared with my great-grandmother. Oh, I loved her with a fierceness, and I grie...
Melanie NicholasDec 19, 20194 minRiding Dirty: Kids and carsExpert tip: If you have a nice car, don't have kids.
Melanie NicholasDec 1, 20191 minBen's SaladThis is my favorite salad to make and take! It's nutritious and looks really pretty, plus it's really easy to make! Ingredients: 1 large ...
Melanie NicholasDec 1, 20193 minCHOPPED: Let's hear it for the holiday salads!Looking for easy holiday salads and sides to bring? Then look no further! Click here for my recipes, including margaritas, Red Hot salad ...
Melanie NicholasOct 9, 20194 min#Perspective: One mom's trash is another mom's treasureAre the gifts from a child trash or are they treasure? Whether you see weeds -- or flowers -- is all in your perspective.
Melanie NicholasSep 30, 20194 minI Birthed Most Bodacious Batman EverShe has taken to wearing the mask at all times, including on the car rides to school. I can see why she likes it.
Melanie NicholasSep 23, 20195 minPeriod. Paragraph. Talking about reproduction at 45 mphLittle Son, Bodacious and I were barreling down the road last week, headed to one of our last soccer practices for the season. It had bee...
Melanie NicholasSep 23, 20193 minTeaching directness: Just get to the point already!All my best parenting moments happen in the car. Last year, I taught my children about reproduction in the car.
Melanie NicholasSep 10, 20192 minEasy Shakshouka aka Poached Eggs in Tomato SauceShakshouka is one of my favorite meals! It is so easy to make, yet delicious enough that you can serve it to guests!