Wendi Aarons

J’aime Paris

by Wendi // Comments 4 // February 4, 2018

When my husband Chris and I were deciding where to go to celebrate his 50th birthday, we considered locations like Hawaii, the Virgin Islands, and Italy. All amazing places we’d for sure enjoy, but we kept coming back to, “”What about Paris?” We’d both been a few times before, but we just couldn’t resist a return trip. If there’s such… Read More >>

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Memories of a Fanilow Redux

by Wendi // Comments 0 // January 24, 2018

Next week I’m going to see Barry Manilow in concert, so today I’m reposting this piece about the first time I saw him in 2010. Seven years ago, I fulfilled a life-long dream and ventured to the Paris Casino in Las Vegas for my very first Barry Manilow concert. With me was my friend Karen who I’ve known since high… Read More >>

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My Rejected Parenting Magazine Pitches

by Wendi // Comments 7 // January 22, 2018

I Didn’t Breastfeed and Now My Son Eats Tide Pods Navigating the Women’s March with a Poster Board Allergy Does Your Child’s Emoji Choice Predict a Future as a Serial Killer? Help! My Husband Is Addicted to Radio Disney! Two Nipples and a Spare: My Lactation Journey DIY: Make This Adorable Crib Out of Empty… Read More >>

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Milk Money: Heifer International

by Wendi // Comments 0 // September 26, 2017

Longtime readers of this blog (Hi, you two!) will remember that I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Malawi in 2015 with Heifer International and ONE. I saw first-hand how those two organizations are changing lives and making the world a better place for so many, and for that reason, I’m 100% Ride or Die for them. If Heifer has… Read More >>

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Quiz: Do You Know Proper Social Media Behavior?

by Wendi // Comments 2 // August 6, 2017

If you want to become a social media guru, or at least someone who has a lot of close personal friends they will never, ever meet in real life, you must always show your best self on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. Easier said than done, right? That’s why I wrote this simple quiz to let you know if you’re… Read More >>

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex (But Didn’t Learn in Texas Public Schools)

by Wendi // Comments 3 // July 17, 2017

As the mom to two teenage boys, I’ve always known that I couldn’t, or shouldn’t, rely on them getting any useful sex education from our Texas public school system. And that’s okay because I believe it’s ultimately the parent’s responsibility to inform their kids about important subjects like the Birds and the Bees and what to expect during puberty. My… Read More >>

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Shaping Up for Summer Camp

by Wendi // Comments 2 // June 26, 2017

Ladies, a question: Do you ever wish you could attend summer camp? When you’re writing your child’s name on his underwear for his two weeks at Camp Fungal, do you sometimes wish you were writing your name? When you’re busy packing your daughter’s sleeping bag, do you fantasize about it being your sleeping bag? In the middle of your humdrum,… Read More >>

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Engage Your Brain at the Science Mill

by Wendi // Comments 1 // May 28, 2017

Anyone who’s ever driven through the Texas Hill Country knows that it’s an area full of surprises. Hit the road just outside of Austin and you’ll see exotic game ranches, oil derricks, and random BBQ trucks pop up along the highways, much like the wildflowers that also decorate this part of our state. But perhaps the least expected attraction you’ll… Read More >>

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Our Kids Need Us to Protect Physical Education

by Wendi // Comments 1 // April 10, 2017

This post reflects a compensated editorial partnership with Voices for Healthy Kids, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. I don’t remember a lot about my school days. They were (cough) a long time ago. But I definitely have vivid memories of my PE classes. Or, as we called them in the 70’s, “gym.”… Read More >>

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Dieting Is For The Dogs

by Wendi // Comments 2 // April 4, 2017

I had lunch yesterday with a new friend, let’s call her Janice, and started telling her about Teddy’s new diet. “He’s kind of depressed because his doctor said he has to switch to vegetable snacks, like frozen green beans and carrots,” I said. “No more meat snacks.” “Oh, that’s no fun!” Janice gasped. “Who wants vegetables? Poor Teddy! That’s awful!”… Read More >>

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