Happy 3rd Blogiversary
Tomorrow marks the third blogiversary of Life Without Baby! Three years ago, I sat on the patio of a little café in Wine Country, I ordered a dozen oysters and a glass of sparkling wine, and I wrote my...
View ArticleAsparagus in my Future
Last month I did something I’ve been thinking about for years and which signified a real and definite change in my outlook on life. I planted an asparagus bed. For those of you who aren’t...
View ArticleWhiny Wednesday
It’s Whiny Wednesday, time to bring your gripes, woes, and worries to the table. What’s on your mind this week?The post Whiny Wednesday appeared first on Life Without Baby.
View ArticleBooks That Heal
I love books. I love stepping into the world of a character and waiting to see what happens next and I also love reading non-fiction accounts of people whose lives aren’t like mine. But I also know the...
View ArticleIt Got Me Thinking…About Hitting a Few Balls
By Kathleen Guthrie Woods I have a new passion in life: golf! A gift card to a local driving range was among last year’s Christmas presents, and I’ve gone out and hit a few buckets worth in recent...
View ArticleIt Got Me Thinking…About Fairy Deeds
By Kathleen Guthrie Woods I have a secret: My name is Kathleen and…I am a fairy. I don’t sport a tutu, no fanciful wings, no pixie dust. I’m more like the Tooth Fairy, a sprite who sneaks in as quiet...
View ArticleIt Got Me Thinking…About Limoncello Days
By Kathleen Guthrie Woods When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life hits you upside the head then kicks you when you’re down, make limoncello. I’ve had my fair share of limoncello days, and...
View ArticleSummer Vacation and a Request for Help
By the time you read this I will be trekking through the Shropshire Hills with my mother (who turns 81 in a couple of weeks) and two of her friends (both in their 70s), and hoping I can keep up with...
View ArticleThe Holiday Companion is Here!
It’s here! The Life Without Baby Holiday Companion is now available—just in time to get you through the not-always-jolly holidays! We know from personal experiences—and from stories shared by the...
View ArticleWhiny Wednesday
Today is Whiny Wednesday. It’s the day you don’t have to be “nice” and keep your grumbles to yourself. If you have a gripe, here’s the place to get it off your chest. Whine on!The post Whiny Wednesday...
View ArticleIt Got Me Thinking…About Family Recipes
By Kathleen Guthrie Woods I’m reading a story in the current edition of the Penzeys catalogue (learn more about the company and their spices here) about passing family heritage and traditions to new...
View ArticleMerry Christmas
Dear Friends, Although this part of the week is traditionally held open for Whiny Wednesday, in the spirit of the season, I wanted to turn it around and simply wish a Merry Christmas to those of you...
View ArticleIt Got Me Thinking…About Pure Joy
By Kathleen Guthrie Woods This video has absolutely nothing to do with being childfree. Or infertility, miscarriages, lost dreams, Plan B. It just made me smile for two minutes and 49 seconds, and I...
View ArticleHappy New Year 2014
On this, the first day of a brand new year, I’m sending good wishes your way. I hope this year will be good to you, that it brings you peace, good health, and happiness. And if it throws in a little...
View ArticleIt Got Me Thinking…About Resolving Stuff
By Kathleen Guthrie Woods As I get ready to embrace a fresh start this January—as I assemble my goals, state my intentions, dream, and plan for the months ahead—I’ve been thinking about how I might...
View ArticleIt Got Me Thinking…About Valentine’s Schmalentines
By Kathleen Guthrie Woods Lisa and I had a scheduling meeting earlier this year and she reminded me that my column would fall on Valentine’s Day. “I hate Valentine’s Day” came out of my mouth before I...
View ArticleHappy 4th Anniversary to Us!
This week marks the 4th anniversary of Life Without Baby. Happy birthday to us! Sometimes I can’t believe I’ve been tapping away for four years. Time really does fly. And as this birthday ticks around,...
View ArticleWhiny Wednesday
Is it self-serving to announce one’s own birthday? Oh, well. I’m 44. Who cares? Today is my birth day, but more importantly, April is my birthday month and I am celebrating. Instead of whining about...
View ArticleIt Got Me Thinking…About Burdens
By Kathleen Guthrie Woods I am a huge fan of watching kids of all ages participate in just about any kind of sporting or performing event. I don’t care if a player is running toward the wrong goal or...
View ArticleWhiny Wednesday
Last week I asked you to share topic ideas for Whiny Wednesday. Quite a few of you were glad to oblige. Thanks for the great ideas. So, this week’s Whiny Wednesday topic is: Other People’s Pity As...
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