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I’ve had this cold for almost two weeks. I’m pretty sure bronchitis is in the mix. Should I go to Urgent Care? Maybe. Instead, I took a sick day and slept for four hours. My usual sick day movie is… Read moreSick Day: Live-Blogging “Julie & Julia”
Recently, some of my friends have said, “You really seem to have this meal-planning thing down. What’s your secret?” I do not have the meal-planning thing down. My secret is that I have a child who is slightly older than… Read moreMom-Friendly Meals
I remember monkey bread from my childhood. It wasn’t one of my mom’s regular weekend breakfast dishes–in fact, I’m not sure she made it more than once–but clearly it made an impression. With only three of us in the house,… Read moreEasy Weekend Breakfast: Monkey Bread
I’m thrilled to be a featured writer at Studio30 Plus! I’m writing about one of the ways my real-world parenting has diverged from my theoretical, pre-Baguette parenting–and how maybe, just maybe, the two are getting closer: I used to imagine… Read moreParenting: Reality Check
I’ve been wanting to cook, but it’s been much too hot. Seriously, L.A. has been experiencing temperatures of over 100, and based on the current 10-day weather forecast, we’re not done yet. But while I was thinking about what I… Read moreMeal Planning: Take One
Just before summer began, I was inspired to create a “Sand Pail List.” I didn’t fulfill all of my summer goals, but that’s okay–Fall offers new opportunities! So what do I want to do this Fall? Hmm . . …. Read moreLeaf Bag List: My Fall Goals
In May, I created my “Sand Pail List” of things I wanted to accomplish this summer. How’d we do? Let’s take a look: Going to the park We did go to local playgrounds, but not nearly as often as I’d… Read moreSand Pail List, Revisited
I don’t believe in Pinterest guilt. Seriously, if you’re judging yourself by other people’s pins, then it’s time to step away from the computer and go play outside. For me, Pinterest is primarily an inspiration board. I find things I… Read moreCooking With Pinterest
We’re refinancing, and on a recent Friday, we had a visit from an appraiser. The house was not even remotely clean, although I did set my alarm for 5 a.m. so that I’d have time to at least straighten up… Read moreWhy Our House Is a Disaster – Weekday Edition
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