Survival Aid

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I saw this in my local liquor store yesterday. Someone knows their audience! This is exactly how many women survive motherhood in the burbs! It also explains the erratic driving behavior I see out here.


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  1. KateOJune 29, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    if it included a beach, a palm tree and a book, it would be perfect!

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  2. City GirlJune 29, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    There's a biz idea there!

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