On Dinner

Me: I’m just going to put this in the microwave. Mr. Sandwich: How come? Me: I like the tortilla to be warm. And the cheese. Mr. Sandwich: Oh, see, I like to let the warmth of the hot dog insinuate… Read moreOn Dinner

5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

A Very Model Halloween on YouTube It’s never too early to start coming up with costume ideas. 25 Handy Words That Simply Don’t Exist in English on So Bad So Good I think #23 is my favorite. Seasonal Ingredient Map… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

Eat Sweets Pastry

A friend introduced me to a tiny bakery that just opened up in Westwood Village: Eat Sweets Pastry. They have a carefully selected array of baked goods; I enjoyed the shortbread cookie with strawberry filling, and want to go back… Read moreEat Sweets Pastry

My Balance, Revisited

Nearly a year ago, I was inspired by a post by Oil and Garlic to write about my balance. So, where do we stand now? 1. What’s your work schedule? I still drop Baguette off at 7 so I can… Read moreMy Balance, Revisited

Fun With Tshirts

Zazzle is so much fun! Come on, you know you want this for your toddler. Or a toddler you know. Or a toddler you’ve seen. Tragic Sandwich: Toddler Edition by TragicSandwich Browse Tragic T-Shirts

5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

Finish of DIII 3200 Meter Race at Ohio’s 2012 State Track Meet on YouTube This is one of the most inspiring things I’ve ever seen. Graphical Representation of Geologic Time on USGS PUblications Warehouse Yes, I am a history geek…. Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

11 Tips for Surviving Air Travel with Kids on Frugal Mama We’re just holding off, because we don’t want to be that family that gets thrown off the plane when Baguette won’t stay in her seat. Easy recipes that kids… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

25 clever ideas to make life easier on The Daily Buzz Because no one needs 25 ideas about how to make life harder. 20 Fantastic Books for Kids Learning to Read on Delightful Children’s Books I’m going to have to… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around

Sand Pail List

The latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens (and with that, I am officially my mother–or, since she read Woman’s Day and Family Circle, perhaps one of her close cousins) encourages people to make a “Sand Pail List” of things… Read moreSand Pail List

Traditions: Chinese Food

Yesterday was my mom’s birthday. She would have been 75. She should be 75. She should be here to see Baguette grow, and hear stories about what we’re doing, and pay long visits in which we’d spend time cooking together… Read moreTraditions: Chinese Food