Blogging, Humor, Life

Why I Will Never Be Famous

The list is long and mighty. Why I will never be famous. For one, I don't like high heels. Or sushi. And I definitely don't own a Vespa. But I got an email last Friday afternoon and in a nutshell, the public relations person from Bethenny Frankel's new talk show emailed me to see if… Continue reading Why I Will Never Be Famous

Blogging, Chicago, Friends, Humor

For Crap Sake Pull Your Dress Up- How I Survived Blogher 2013

Over the past three years since I started writing here, I have seen bloggers attending these things called conferences. Where bloggers meet other bloggers. And take lots of pictures on Instagram. Of their cute outfits. This is what I thought blogging conferences comprised. Just getting Starbucks, tweeting activities, and dressing really cute. And wearing lots… Continue reading For Crap Sake Pull Your Dress Up- How I Survived Blogher 2013

Childhood, Humor, Life, Nonsense

Beer Breath, Cat Smell and Big Hair

- Since high school, I've used the same hair pick to comb out my wet hair after getting out of the shower. - I love Monty Python and The Holy Grail -The smell of beer on my husband's breath gets me in the mood. - I can smell cats as soon as I walk into… Continue reading Beer Breath, Cat Smell and Big Hair

Humor

Kitchen Makeover- Paint Changes Everything

If anyone asked me what my favorite room in the house is, it would usually be my family room. It's cozy, I love the paint color in there and it's where the television is. But tie for the favorite room is my kitchen. Because I spend more time in that room probably than any other.… Continue reading Kitchen Makeover- Paint Changes Everything

Childhood, Humor, Life

25 Before My 25th

My 25th high school reunion is next year. It hit me I am almost twenty-five years from the year I graduated high school as I was driving to the bank with my youngest daughter. I was 25 when I got married for the first time. So it has been a young, stupid, naïve Kari since… Continue reading 25 Before My 25th

Family, Life

Night Stand Makeover

My oldest daughter and I are soul mates. She has the same childhood fears I had. She loves the same foods I do. She loves terrible reality TV like I do. And she loves a good sale. She, at age 12, will price compare while shopping for clothes. SOUL.MATE. She is my favorite garage sale-ing… Continue reading Night Stand Makeover