My daughter is a dress up addict. I was once walking through the mall when I heard a couple of older ladies commenting about how cute the little girl in her “costume” was, when I realized they were talking about Lu. She really has no idea that her princess dresses are not everyday wear. She… [Read More]

I don’t know about you, but a the smell of a freshly opened box of crayons or the pop of a marker top makes me smile. Especially when it’s a Crayola product. Crayola crayons, markers, papers and other products have been a staple in my life since I was a little girl. You know when… [Read More]

Bay Area Mommy and some awesome bloggers have teamed up to bring you this 2-day flash giveaway for Diamond Candles!  If you haven’t heard of Diamond Candles yet, these are scented candles that have a ring inside worth $10-$5000! So if you’re lucky, you might just score a high-value ring! Three winners will be chosen… [Read More]

So.. Wednesday is my weigh in day. Let’s be honest, this is not a day to “look forward to,” nor is it a day I normally publicize. However, having this weekly (self imposed) requirement is helping me keep on track with my goals. Today, I decided that you, my supporters and readers, needed a little sneak… [Read More]

Ever been surprised by your kids? My little one surprised me the other night by  showing off his mad hoola hoop talent. I had absolutely no idea that he knew how to hoop, much less with such control.  The video is 20 seconds of pure joy. Don’t miss the cocky look on his face at… [Read More]

In one of our Barefoot Books on Fairies, there is a story about a “tangle fairy.”  This fairy is super mischievous. She sneaks into your bedroom at night and ties your hairs into little tiny knots. She can spend all night making a  huge tangle mess of your hair. My daughter is fascinated with this… [Read More]

Twenty years ago, right now, I was sitting at the Bayfront Amphitheater, jamming to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam. The weather was eerily cool for a sunny August day in Miami. A nice breeze flowed through the air during the two days we spent at Lollapolooza. A final summer adventure with all of… [Read More]

A couple of days ago, I did a post about our “First Day of School” photos. This is a long time tradition of ours. You can see Eph’s first and last day of 1st grade pictures here. [I think he grew another foot this summer.]This year, I did something a little different and took pictures… [Read More]

Hotel Transylvania is a new animated movie opening in theaters on September 28, 2012! Check out this super cute “Call Me Mavy” video! Disclaimer: I did not recieve any compensation for this post. I only post my honest opinions. This blog is in no way affiliated with Twitter, Facebook or any other social network.

Sometime during the next few days, it will have been 18 years since my friend Scott drove to a small hotel, spent 3 days on a drunken writing binge and eventually took a gun and ended his life. A memory, that still remains in my heart like a ghost stuck between here and heaven, one who… [Read More]