Spring has sprung in Virginia! The weather here has been crazy—temperatures in the 50s one day and almost 90 the next. Luckily, the heat hasn’t affected the amazing flowers. The forsythia alongside our house is in bloom and the brilliant yellow of the blooms just make me happy. Here’s something that will make you happy. Together, with some very awesome bloggers, I’m giving away a $500 … [Read more...]
Last month I was sent a digital copy of a new book from syndicated humor writer Tracy Beckerman. Since I’d previously bought and read Tracy’s first book, Rebel Without a Minivan, I was really looking forward to Lost in Suburbia. Rebel Without a Minivan is a compilation of Tracy’s columns, while Lost in Suburbia is billed as a “Momior” and has the feel of an autobiography in the style … [Read more...]
Finding a good hairdresser is hard. If you’ve seen my hair in real life, you know what I mean. It’s serious business because looking good is not easy. Twenty years ago it took a swipe of ChapStick and a high ponytail. Now it takes a team of experts, spackle, and seven yards of Lycra. My first few professional haircuts were memorable, in the bad way. Like getting the stomach flu in Target is … [Read more...]
When I went to kindergarden, it was a half-day, optional, and in separate facilities from the elementary school. One of the cutest things they did was make a tiny yearbook at the end of the school year. I remember the yearbook was about four by four inches with a powder blue paper cover. My page said my name, my favorite foods (pizza or chocolate cake--no change there), and what I wanted to be … [Read more...]
Last month I wrote about one of my favorite Christmas presents and the California Wine Club. Since then I got a second delivery from the California wine club. I remain impressed with the quality of the wine. If you love me, you’ll get me this for the holidays! What I like about this service is that each month you get two award-winning wines from a small California vineyard. This month I also … [Read more...]
I have four kids at home and one husband, who is Ricky to my Lucy. He puts up with late dinners, occasional clean underpants shortages, and my madcap schemes.
