raising the curtins

Marina’s purple fairy dress was adorable, even worn backward and paired with a face full of snot and an attitude the size of Jupiter. Then a routine bathroom stop took…

I decided it was time to chop my hair off before I got any more “Little House on the Prairie” looking. Vince liked it, Gianna loved it, Evie didn’t notice,…

A simple trip to the DMV for Scarlett’s learner’s permit becomes a painfully relatable mom fail and a reminder that sometimes motherhood is just confidently forgetting the one thing you…

Seven days to Ireland, and the most important document in the house is missing. This week, Kristina walks us through the high-stakes scavenger hunt for Vince’s passport and the moment…

At age two, Marina has officially retired her ‘baby’ status and moved straight into her ‘landlord’ era. This week, we’re talking about the wild independence of the fourth child and…

Kristina goes back to the bedroom floor where she spent her childhood protecting everyone but herself. This week, she shares a breakthrough from therapy about ‘re-parenting’ the little girl inside…

I almost ended my 30-year relationship over a double-sided, syrupy lollipop. In this episode, I’m getting raw about the “whoremones” and the reality of perimenopause symptoms that nobody warns you…

Is AI taking over the world? Maybe. But for now, it’s helping Kristina Curtin plan for college, analyze real estate, and save her from the ‘meeting time suck.’ Tune in…

Vince is like a bomb—usually, he’s just ticking, but tonight he actually caught himself on fire. Between the literal flames and a daughter who isn’t afraid to point out a…

What happens when a Type A mom who ‘never gets sick’ meets a household full of fluids, boogers, and a 5-year-old Patient Zero? You get the most productive flu week…

Watching my daughters date in the age of Snapchat and location tracking makes me miss the old days. Is technology killing romance? I think so. My brain spiral on the…

I usually adore old ladies. They’re bold, unfiltered, and make great cookies. But every now and then, you meet one who’s just… a dick. While out shopping with my toddler,…

I tried to make my living room look like adults live here — you know, end tables, matching lamps, maybe a whiff of “HGTV energy.” It actually worked… for a…