Family

I quit my job today. The job I desperately needed a few months ago.The job that brought us up from the fiery depths of financial ruin and back into the black.I'm not sorry. I won't regret it.I learned quite a few things about myself...

Well, I must be doing something right with my blog these days, even though I feel like I haven't been blogging up to my standards! But I'm starting to get books from publishers. That's right. Free books! A dream come...

So I have a new gig, one I’m very excited about. You can now find me writing a weekly column for The Sacramento Bee in their family section on Tuesdays. This week was my debut column and I give you the low down on those back to school bugs and how to prevent, recognize,...

Fri, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 21 1. Roast marshmallows and hear Indian stories around Maidu Museum’s CAMPFIRE. Fri 2. Be inspired by young performers in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Davis Musical Theatre. Fri-Sun 3. Dance, swim, and create at the CHILDREN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL. Sat 4. Craft a robotic grabber during ROBOTS IN ACTION at the Discovery...

This week’s fun fact is brought to you by: funfactz.com Cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them; a fully ripened cranberry can be dribbled like a basketball.  Bruised or over-ripe berries will not bounce as well as perfectly ripe berries. Come this Thanksgiving I will be the...

I have officially been on the GAPS Intro Diet for 2 weeksand one day. Whew!!!! What a journey thus far. The GAPS Intro is hardcore. I thought that I was mentally prepared forthe rigors of such a huge detoxification but this completely knocked me for al...

BR Factory cardigan - 2011 - $12 on sale (similar) / Mossimo pocket tee - 2011 - $9 (similar) / Black Orchid gray jeans via Renew Denim - 2010 - $25 on sale (similar) / Classified flats via random mall store - 2007 - $10 on sale (similar) / Kate Spade ...

You all know how much I love coffee shops. I love their smell, their feel, their sense of community... their coffee. I've mentioned before one of my favorite coffee spots to meet with friends... Visit my blog at http://www.mycup2yours.com to r...

This event looks like a blast!  Folsom Aquatic Center has a giant water slide, water play structure, diving boards, and a large inflatable obstacle course in the pool!  Click HERE to take a look.

Even before Sondy willed the girls to me and I became their Jewish mother, we were creating extravagant Christmases together.