Giving the kids something to talk about in therapy.
When it comes to Easter baskets, kids are easy to shop for. Grab some jelly beans and chocolate bunnies, gather a few small toys, add the artificial grass and voila, you have created the magic of the Easter Bunny. And then they become teens, and the Easter basket dilemma begins. First off, don’t think for... Continue Reading →
For many, December is the season for the Christmas Blues – the time of year that becomes the most dreaded instead of the most joyous despite how many songs have the word “merry” in them. That feeling of dread only grows if you’re broke, if you are missing a loved one, if you find yourself... Continue Reading →
When it comes to Christmas, the catalogs and store shelves are filled with fun ideas for the younger crowd. But what about when kids get older? Toys are generally not as exciting, and the gift options become fewer and more expensive. This doesn't exactly make it easy for Santa's helpers to know what to put... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I made it very clear that all I wanted to do for Mother's Day (in between going to church in the morning and serving at church at night) was to sit by the pool with a book in one hand and a margarita in the other. I totally got my wish. And it was... Continue Reading →
When you think of Easter baskets, you probably think of young toddlers running out to see what the Easter Bunny has left for them. You may have visions of tiny toys and plastic eggs filled with jellybeans. There’s magic in those grass filled baskets, and it’s not wasted on toddlers who will marvel at every... Continue Reading →
This article will print on Friday, December 28, 2012 in the Press Democrat. You know what I love about the new year? It’s a chance to start over, to create something huge, to make a difference in at least one life, even if that life is merely yours — especially if that life is yours.... Continue Reading →
About this time every year, I can be found juggling a half-done gift list, trying to figure out how I can finish shopping for everyone on that list from the dwindling funds in my bank account. Regardless of how carefully I plan financially for this time of year, it always seems like it’s never enough.... Continue Reading →
This article also appears in the Press Democrat on Friday, November 16. The month of Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year. It’s the season when everyone stops what they’re doing and counts all the things they have to be thankful for. I’m a huge believer in the power of positive thinking, and... Continue Reading →
After a full day of running around town, I came home to a blissfully empty house. The kids were still at their dad's, Mr. W and Frizz were off on some father-son adventure, and the house was totally silent. Aaaah. It gave me the much needed time to write out the Father's Day cards to... Continue Reading →
For weeks I've been receiving emails from various companies and bloggers telling me they know the secret behind what mom really wants for Mother's Day. One blogger thinks what Mom really wants is a good, stiff drink. Another thinks Mom just wants chocolate. Rubios thinks you should skip the flowers and give her a fish... Continue Reading →
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