When I’m flying on an airplane or waiting for my nails to dry, I reach for trashy tabloids for comfort. I get a kick out of reading US Magazine’s “What’s In My Bag” and “25 Things You Don’t Know About Me,” as well as their “Fashion Police” section, and thought it would be fun to […]
Naughty Brownies
When Mini-me and I feel like baking rest assured it is always something chocolatey. Occasionally, we will email each other recipes to save for when she comes home from college and we have our bake-a-thon. You can imagine my delight when she sent me the recipe for the most decadently delicious chocolate brownies I have […]
On My Way To Bed Book Review & Giveaway
If you’re like most adults, you would probably do anything to get a few extra hours of precious sleep. But not if you’re a child. Especially a most delightful and imaginative child like Livi. In Sarah Maizes’ second children’s picture book, On My Way To Bed, spirited Livi is back and showing us why getting […]
Grandma’s Noodle Kugel
My mom is a wonderful cook who inherited all of her culinary skills from her mother. I, unfortunately, take after my father’s mother, who could burn water and was the reason my father preferred his steak “well done.” I can’t seem to cook a meal without the fire department arriving at our door. (Tip for […]
Writer’s Block: When Life Gets In The Way Of Inspiration
Some mornings I can’t wait to jump out of bed to write, even if it’s just a Facebook or Twitter update. And some days, well, I feel I’ve lost touch with my writing mojo – that spark to create something that excites me. I forget this is my playground that I created and I can […]
What To Put In A Care Package
It’s only been two days since we left Mini-Me at college, and the care package already arrived. How I know this is because of the ALL CAPS text I received this morning, “OMG, THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! I LOVE IT! YOU’RE THE BEST!” I won’t argue there. In addition to phone calls and texting, sending […]
Wordless Wednesday: Now I’ve Seen Everything
Now I’ve seen everything. In an effort to get a jump-start on the holiday season, this clever store owner decided to combine Halloween and Christmas. Gorgeous tree, but something seems a little off here. Oh, that’s right. Thanksgiving is woefully unrepresented. Quick somebody grab a Butterball Turkey.
Weekly Recap: 5 Things That Got My Attention
It’s Sunday, and I know you’re probably working off brunch and anxiously awaiting the Breaking Bad season finale tonight, but, just in case you missed them, here are a few of my favorites from the web, things I discovered and where I’ve been this week. What made me laugh: Will Ferrerll’s 2013 Emmy Awards […]
Five Days Without Internet: A Blessing Or A Curse?
The five days I didn’t have internet access at home were painful and strangely wonderful – just not at the same time. It all started one morning when I went to my desk, coffee in hand, as I always do, to start my day. A few clicks and nothing. No bars. No Safari. Nothing. Hence, […]
Amazingly Delicious Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
It’s important to know one’s limitations. I have very little skill in the kitchen. Clearly, not why my husband married me. So when my daughter, Mini-Me, found this easy recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that has very few ingredients, and from start to finish takes less than fifteen minutes, she had my attention. I’ve […]
Summer Lovin’ (Had Me A Blast)
Music has a way of moving me and bringing back the most heartfelt memories, much like taste and smell. The scent of Coppertone takes me back to when I was a child. (Best. Smell. Ever.) Some butter-cream frostings have the same affect on me too. Anyone familiar with Hansen’s Cakes in L.A. knows what I’m […]
