Hello kittens. I think you should know that I’ve been listed as an official “Frenemy” over at Holly’s blog (and I couldn’t be happier).
She and her “Choconot” cohorts have actually committed to giving up the sweet ecstasy that is chocolate!! Given up as in N-O-N-E - not one delectable morsel will pass their lips, melt […]

I was bouncing around reading bits and pieces of interesting news today and came across this gem.
Six people were injured in Shedfield, Southampton by EXPLODING FONDU. I kid you not.
Apparently, the oil in a gas powered fondue set exploded on Thursday evening seriously injuring three people on their hands, faces and arms while three […]

On Friday I had an amazing day in Seattle with my pals. We didn’t get as much of our holiday shopping done as we had intended but we had SO MUCH FUN. I came back relaxed and rejuvenated - for a few minutes at least!
So yesterday I wanted to do something special for hubs […]

Thanksgiving is one of the biggest travel weekends in the US. In honor of that, I’m posting an excerpt from my e-book 10 Reasons NOT To Travel With Kids.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Because airplanes are no place for potty emergencies
They cry, they fuss, they scream, they are usually hungry and in need […]

As many of you prep for Turkey Day feasts, I thought you’d appreciate a good laugh. Kitchens and I aren’t compatible and this video only confirms the frustration that made me swear off holiday cooking.
While I can’t personally champion a Tofurky Thanksgiving, this does make me wonder if turkey’s really worth the hassle. […]