Category Archives: around town

Craigslist Gives Me Melon-Feet

I love the idea of Craiglist. You sell things. You buy things. You give away things so that people will haul them away from your house for free. I have been able to give things away on Craigslist that no … Continue reading

Posted in around town, baby stuff, disasters, driving, shopping | 31 Comments

Carding a Fat Lady

Since I don’t drink and rarely do anything that requires me to be over the age of 16, I have very few opportunities to be required to show identification. It generally only happens if I’m pulled over for speeding or … Continue reading

Posted in around town, preg-nancy, save me from myself | 14 Comments

Everyone But Papa Survived

My parents were out visiting from Montana this weekend and we wanted to hang out with them in a relaxed way, a way that didn’t involve driving into downtown Seattle to see something quintessentially Seattle-like. Instead, we ate steel-cut oats, … Continue reading

Posted in around town, education, family fun, near-death, Reviews | 7 Comments

Nickelodeon’s Parents’ Picks Nomination

Are you bored and looking for a radio button to click with your mouse? I will help you with your problem. Just head over to Nickelodeon’s Parents’ Picks website and vote for DaringYoungMom.com as your very favorite Seattle blog ever. … Continue reading

Posted in all about me, around town, contests | 4 Comments

Why Even Ask?

If you order food at any Taco Bell restaurant anywhere in the country, and I know because I’ve been to at least 6 of them, the person wearing the Brittany Spears head set will ask you at the window if … Continue reading

Posted in around town, food, poser in granolaville | 11 Comments

Track Camp is a Better Mom Than Me

Track camp is really the only reason I can hold my head high at the end of a wasted spring break. [Read the post at Parenting.com]

Posted in around town, fun, fun, fun, parenting, preg-nancy | 3 Comments