I’m afraid of being the “woman in red” but I am a sucker for a splash of red in the right place. I love this fall trend that Candice is calling. New red purse anyone? (xo, CB) This fall I can say unequivocally that red is the color to wear. A great way to wear…
I pack (gulp) 16 lunches a week for my kids. Sixteen. I need help. I need inspiration. Have you tried any of these items? (xo, CB)…… It’s important to me to pack healthy lunches for my children. (Isn’t it for any Mom?) I make a little game of it with myself each day. I pack…
I’ve always wanted to be royalty. Who hasn’t? If only I had someone to peel my grapes and shoe me. You know, one of those butlers who has a three foot long shoe horn and helps you into your boots so you never have to bend over. If only. My back is stooped after a…
Remote Control Costume I’m taking break from my usual rant about overly sexual teen/tween costumes. It’s like beating my head against the wall. Honestly the problem is not going away and yes it is still on my mind as the mom of teen/tween girls, but I’d rather laugh than cry this year. Plus, I have…
The above trailer is from the Pan Am Premiere. Did you catch it last week? If not, never fear. You can watch Pan Am online on ABC. I’m a couple of episodes in – last night’s 2nd episode is on the DVR waiting like a treat for me to indulge in. I’m already transported. I…
I’m a fanatic about checking RetailmeNot before I buy ANYTHING online. Which is why I’ve signed up for their affiliate program and added their widget to my sidebar. This week we’re ordering our Halloween Costumes and accessories and I thought I would share some of the discounts we’re enjoying. I kind of feel like everyone…
Great advice on adopting a pet from LaJolla Mom Katie. Congratulations on the new family member! (xo,CB)….. For me, rescuing a dog was harder than I thought. Part of the reason was that I wasn’t too picky about the breed. My main criteria was that the dog be good with kids. Petfinder.com allows…
Ahhh… Cool Mom Picks. Making your weekend cooler with their weekly picks. Some great ones here. Get out that sidewalk chalk and start dreaming. (xo, CB)….. Here are some things we’ve liked reading around the web this week. We hope you will too.
I’ve always been a fan of Rosie though I can’t tell you exactly why. There are a bunch of reasons. Not all of them rational. Maybe it’s the way she’s so REAL. You can’t help but feel like you know her. Or knew her. Didn’t you have a conversation with her on line at the…
Ragu is such an icon. I love to visit test kitchens and go behind the scenes so I really enjoyed this little peek from Niri. (xo, CB)….. So a confession here: I love behind the scenes! And this is for anything. I feel like it is some little secret that I have been made privy…
