Monthly Archives: September 2009

The Vons/Pavilions No-Cook Cook-Off Challenge!

It was a hilarious blast of fun, even though I didn’t win. I spent the morning with some other mom bloggers* and the Executive Suite of Vons/Pavilions. We shopped, we “cooked”, we ate each other’s recipes, and generally had a … Continue reading

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After A Decade Of Parenting, It’s Finally “Me Time”

I am taking a step back. I have been the lowest priority on my own list for a very long time, and as of right now, that all changes. And please don’t be fooled into thinking that means I’ll be … Continue reading

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How Many Years Until I Can Re-Designate As A Native?

I moved to LA 20 years ago this month. 10 years as a script supervisor, 10 years as a wife and mom. Am I a Native Californian yet?

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A Matter Of Desire And Intention

I went to Toys R Us to buy my son a bike. I was very clear with myself (and with the Universe, and anyone else listening) that I had gone there to buy a bike. Not to buy a box … Continue reading

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A Moment Of Pure Joy Thanks to Be Kind Rewind

Saturday night my family watched Be Kind, Rewind, starring Mos Def and Jack Black. It started out slow for the kids, my husband and I liking it all along, but once the characters started swede-ing their movies, it was really … Continue reading

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Unsolicited Product Review: Ore-Ida ABC Tator Tots

They may not be healthy, but they sure are tasty.C’mon — how cute is this?

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Really? You Thought I Was Serious?

Well, I was serious about the pedicure, clearly. I’m liking the purple.

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If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Get A Pedicure

I have recently been accused of being a dilettant, bourgeois, stay-at-home mom who sits around eating bon-bons and having her nails done, while very occasionally offering up ridiculous suggestions of work other people ought to do on my behalf through … Continue reading

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Back To School And Back To Blogging

Summer blogging hours are over. Time to get into the September groove. It’s been a strange transition back to the school routine; we’re making it up and out the door with no major struggles, even though getting up at 5:30am … Continue reading

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Got This In The Mail

No lie, this was in the box today. I’ve blacked out the guy’s name so as not to completely humiliate him, because I guess he didn’t realize, um, I was on Oprah last week!!

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