Before I tell you about Pamela’s Products Whenever Bars…. A song It’s Not that Easy being Gluten Free (sung to the tune of It’s Not that Easy Being Green) It’s not that easy being gluten free Having to ask friend to check those labels, please When I think it could be nicer eating bread, or…
{Review} Stride Rite: Shoe, Light up My Life
It’s that time of year when my son’s feet seem to grow at light speed. They are blasting off. They are intergalactically growing. Ok that’s just silly. But their feet do seem to skip sizes overnight. Thankfully I have a Brannock device that makes it easy for me to order shoes online. Frequently I order…
{Review} The Royal (Elastics) Family
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…
The Stupidest Sexy Costumes for Halloween
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…
Cottonelle asks you to “Respect the Roll”
Here’s a list of things you might not expect to see together. Bear with me and I will make it all make sense: Toilet Paper Malibu Beach House Brazil Mad Men Jonathan Adler Moms Last week I went to “The Malibu Beach House” for an event sponsored by Cottonelle toilet paper. I’d heard about this…
Peach Pop (Vodka) Slurpy
Here’s the scene: A very tired and haggard mom, four kids in tow, checks out at Trader Joes. The salesclerk looks over her purchases, sizes her up, and leans in for this tip: “You see those peach push pops you’re getting for the kids? Keep a few for yourself. Dunk em in some vodka. Trust…
5 Fourth of July Beach Day Essentials
My husband and I rarely agree on what to pack for a day at the beach. He takes the sherpa approach, packing the entire household and a picnic basket in the car. It’s very fun when we set up camp for a whole day long outing but I like to travel light when I hit…
5 Cars for Families of 6 Plus
A few months ago I had the chance to test drive the Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet. As I tooled down the PCH, wind in my hair, responsive ride at my command, I thought…. this is the life. This is my new car! One problem. I can’t fit my whole family in my car! And call…
How Green is My Tour? U2 360 Rolls Through Town
I’m going to start this post with a little flashback and a funny story. I was a freshman in high school. I was utterly obsessed with U2. I was on the track team and ran with my walkman on every morning. “I can’t believe the news today…” When I hear this I can physically feel…
The Momfluential Sunscreen Primer: Be Prepared!
I am a Southern Californian, beach loving mom of exceptionally fair skinned children. Sunscreen is our friend. Sprays, lotions, towellettes sticks… think they’re all the same? Not so! There’s a sunscreen for almost every situation. Having the RIGHT one handy is key. Here’s what you need to get the job done and keep your baby’s…