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She’s Having a Temper Tantrum

September 19, 2017 By Tara Leave a Comment

She’s Having a Temper Tantrum

Maddy came out of school today, much the way I fantasize about leaving Indigo…with a bag full of shit I love, that I have no intention of giving back. One of her teachers was so sweet to have brought … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, autism, broken crap, parenting Tagged With: adhd, anxiety, Halloween, lalaloopsy, lifeskills, meltdowns, money, school, shopping, special needs

Mothers & Daughters and the Gilmore Girls

November 30, 2016 By Tara Leave a Comment

Mothers & Daughters and the Gilmore Girls

I didn’t watch Gilmore Girls when it was on TV, because I am late to everything that is awesome. And I am super stubborn about watching a series when I haven’t been in on it from the beginning. And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: #streamteam, parenting, sponsored, tv Tagged With: #streamteam, adhd, coffee, gilmore girls, netflix, only child, raising girls

Obsessed with ADHD (For Now)

August 19, 2016 By Tara Leave a Comment

Obsessed with ADHD (For Now)

Our doctor sent me this cartoon shortly after Nerdguy and I left her office with ADHD questionnaires in hand. She has ADHD as well, and knew that it would resonate. It explains how people with ADHD … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, humour Tagged With: adhd, boredom, dopamine, hyperactivity, obsessions, routines

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Absolutely No One.

August 5, 2016 By Tara Leave a Comment

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Absolutely No One.

Having people over is a nightmare. I feel like I need that printed on a welcome mat. Ikea, if you’re looking for ideas I’m willing to share credit in exchange for a lifetime supply of meatballs and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: humour, Our House - Don't Lick that Either, sponsored Tagged With: #letsrelax, adhd, anxiety, book club, decorating, entertaining, ikea, messy house, parties

Backdated Resolutions

January 31, 2016 By Tara Leave a Comment

Backdated Resolutions

January is over. You know what’s totally awesome about that? I took so long to write down my resolutions for the year, that I don’t even have to admit to the ones I have already failed miserably … [Read more...]

Filed Under: sponsored, tv Tagged With: #newyearnewview, #streamteam, adhd, adult adhd, hobbies, netflix, new years, puzzles, resolutions

This Year #iwontcompromise On My Health

January 21, 2016 By Tara Leave a Comment

This Year #iwontcompromise On My Health

Last year, in an attempt to look after my mental health, I began seeing a psychiatrist. I went there for confirmation of my ADHD diagnosis, validation that I am not a disaster on purpose, and for some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, anxiety, sponsored, stuff I like Tagged With: adhd, anxiety, clothing, fitness, health, meds, plus-size, yoga

The Time Blindness of ADHD – The Struggle is Real

November 17, 2015 By Tara Leave a Comment

The Time Blindness of ADHD – The Struggle is Real

I posted this on my Facebook page this week: This is what Maggie thinks of Mummy rushing her around to get ready for Daddy to take her to speech, only to find out that he is still in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, humour Tagged With: adhd, adult adhd, being late, funny, procrastination, time management

How to Bake Bread that Would Make June Cleaver Jealous

October 22, 2015 By Tara Leave a Comment

How to Bake Bread that Would Make June Cleaver Jealous

The overripe bananas that regularly grace my counter-top know their fate. My family knows it too. I am the only one who is delusional enough to believe me when I say, “Today we will make banana bread, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: food, sponsored Tagged With: adhd, baking, banana bread, bread, school lunches

Getting Back on Track with Blissdom Canada

October 7, 2015 By Tara 14 Comments

Getting Back on Track with Blissdom Canada

It’s been a rough year. I’ve gone from being on no medications to being on six. I feel like I’m secretly in a movie that has some bizarre aging process, or that a sudden plot twist will reveal that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: roadtrip, writing Tagged With: adhd, anxiety, blissdom canada, blogging, pertussis, sleep apnea, writers block, writing

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