by Amy | Dec 11, 2012 | My Family, Shopping
My longest relationship just ended. It’s the one I had with my car. We first hooked up in 1998 when I was planning a move from New York to Los Angeles and my father generously handed down his 1992 Volvo 240. There was only one problem: I didn’t know how to drive. A...
by Amy | Jun 7, 2012 | My Family, Parenthood, Shopping
I’m not just a fake blonde—I’m something of a Swedophile. I drive a Volvo, cared for by Bjorn at the Swedish Otto Kleenik. I enjoy lingonberry jam. My favorite muppet is the Swedish Chef. But Ikea, we need to talk. It’s not what you think. I’ve forgiven you for...
by Amy | May 28, 2012 | My Family
You may have noticed that this blog has sponsors now. I hope you don’t mind. BlogHer was really cool about it, allowing me to approve and reject various categories of advertising. I said no to Republicans (sorry, Dad) and yes to booze (you’re welcome, mommies), but...