Comments on: Mother’s Little Helpers

By: BobbieB

BobbieB — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:53:38 +0000

Katy Killilea is hilarious! I just read her article on “drugs” she depends on. As a Jewish mom, I often rely on a meditative prayer to get me through an afternoon but after reading Katy, I might just try “Bach’s Rescue Remedy” next time!

By: Katy

Katy — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:15:10 +0000

thanks for the tips! i am going to try all of the recommendations asap.

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:06:53 +0000

This is a great article. I probably shouldn’t share this publicly, because it was passed on to me in secrecy, from my mother to me, as it has been for generations down the matrilineal line. But when my first daughter was born, my mother took me aside and told me about something she calls: Wine. Very, very effective. Typical dosage starts at two units per average-sized woman and can be titrated up from there. Like you, Katy, I take it around 4:52. I hope this helps.

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:32:21 +0000

Very cleverly written piece. I also favor Trident White, but am once again reminded by your article on how I need to stop cracking my gum in public.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:57:58 +0000

TEA….. lots and lots of black tea with milk. Iced in summer and hot all the rest of the time. Several times a day, especially at 4:52pm….. I usually brew my last caffeinated cup for the day at that time.
Tea with a girl/mommy-friend is even better and much more fulfilling, and is the most supportive, restoring, nurturing “mother’s helper” I have. (thanks to those tea drinking companions, you know who you are)

By: StephD

StephD — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:29:49 +0000

Your funny. =) When I can’t find my bottle of Valium my mid-day perk up is some sort of caffeinated hot tea. And you have to admit, It doesn’t get any easier than boiling water.I’m pretty lazy. My favorites are by Tazo, OM is yummy. Oh and I have to add that will all the constant tea drinking around here, my facial skin is MUCH improved.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:31:15 +0000

This is a product you put on you rather than consume, but it serves the same general purpose. Origins Pinch Your Cheeks is a tiny tube of magic gel that will turn you from shaken and sallow to pretty and pink. Don't use too much & add a little moisturizer to smoothly blend. Mother's little helper indeed!