5 Things I Found While Looking Around

Watermelon Basil Agua Fresca on Kitchen Konfidence It’s going to be hot this week. I may have to make this later today. Dogshaming Sometimes they just insist on behaving like animals. The Most Striking Tourist Places on 1stTravelStar I want… Read more5 Things I Found While Looking Around

Liebster Award, Round 2

Karen at Dinosaur Superhero Mommy has kindly nominated me for the Liebster Award. Now I have to admit that this award has been extended to me before. But it doesn’t look like I followed the rules, which say that I… Read moreLiebster Award, Round 2

Can a Toddler Be an Introvert?

Recently, Baguette’s teachers asked to meet with us. Apparently she falls asleep throughout the day, and she doesn’t interact with children or her teachers the way they’re accustomed to seeing. Her sleep is an issue, and we know that. And… Read moreCan a Toddler Be an Introvert?

Santa Barbara Sojourn

What We Ate on Our Summer Vacation

When we decided we wanted to go back to Santa Barbara, that naturally meant that we wanted to revisit some of the restaurants we particularly enjoyed. First, though, we decided to cut down on breakfasts out–we rented a studio unit…. Read moreWhat We Ate on Our Summer Vacation

5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

“Smell Like a Monster” on YouTube Thank you, Sesame Street! (And thank you, too, Wandering Scientist!) Chicken, Mozzarella, and Asparagus Pasta on The Coterie Blog Yum. Just, yum. 23 Fun Summer Bucket List Activities for Families on Parenting Squad If… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

Birthdays in the Era of Pinterest

The On Mom has a post about party planning and Pinterest that definitely is worth a read. As for me, I like Pinterest. I think it’s fun, and I use it a fair amount. I don’t base my life on… Read moreBirthdays in the Era of Pinterest

Traditions: Blogging, or Happy Anniversary to Me

As of today, I have been blogging for seven years. I think that hyperlinked text may be longer than my first blog post. So how has my blogging evolved? In fact, (as you may be able to tell from that… Read moreTraditions: Blogging, or Happy Anniversary to Me

You Can Never Have Too Many Jackets

It’s not just Kristin Wiig’s Suze Orman. Nope. Baguette is obsessed with her raincoat. Why do I find this noteworthy? All winter, Baguette would scream any time we put her in a jacket, no matter how cold it was. No… Read moreYou Can Never Have Too Many Jackets

It’s My SITS Day!

What do you call a community of some 40,000 women who support each other? SITS! Just like the name says, the secret is in support. Each day, the site features a blogger, and today’s my day. Those of you who… Read moreIt’s My SITS Day!