Summertime makes me think of sunscreen-scented clothing, sandy beach towels and laundry, lots and lots of laundry. The loads seem to increase exponentially, as do the stained clothes. Grass, dirt and popsicle stains are all signs of a good...
With summer fun coming in hot, who doesn’t want a quick weekend getaway?
Before baby, my husband and I were always going away for the weekend. We would even book trips only a couple days beforehand, and we could...
Have you been on an airplane? If so, then you are familiar with the smiling, polite, put-together flight attendants who welcome you on board. They help make your flight experience more enjoyable, and observing their approach to their job...
Once our kids become a certain age—say, like 12-18 months—we as parents say goodbye to our luxurious, hour-long, wine-infused meals with intellectual conversation, quiet pauses, and Sinatra playing softly in the background.
This is now what our household looks like...
Someday I'll wish upon a star, and wake up where the clouds are far behind me. Where trouble melts like lemon drops, high above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me…
If you’re like me, there are days as a...
Month Two… this is such a fun one because baby is likely beginning to focus on you and smile back. I cried and laughed at the same time when my daughter smiled at me for the first time (not...
There are many marathons, races & walkathons throughout the year in San Francisco. The one that stands out amongst them all is our annual Bay to Breakers footrace. After experiencing Bay to Breakers for the first time ever last...
In the wake of Prince’s death at age 57 in April, many people stopped to reflect on the impact his music had on their lives. I stopped to reflect on the importance of wills.
You see, it seems the pop...
Memorial Day Weekend always makes me think about BBQ’s, cold beers, swimming, friends and camping trips! Now camping is not always my favorite thing, but I think if you have beautiful scenery, a group of fun family/friends, good food...
I love cornbread, and it's a family favorite! These corn muffins are wonderful with BBQ or piped with raspberry preserve for brunch. My children love both options, and mini-muffins are the perfect portion size for toddlers.
Makes 12 large...