Garlic is Gold »
The flavor of garlic is irreplaceable in numerous recipes, but the messy peel and chop garlic process often leaves the flavor unexplored. Enter Garlic Gold.
Read more...Using technology to keep friends and family updated on baby’s important moments »
For new moms, finding the time to do just about anything other than focus on your little one can be a challenge as days quickly fill with feeding, changing, soothing and just being with your baby. Along with the new responsibilities of motherhood comes the need to keep parents, friends and relatives updated with pictures, videos, and stories of baby’s “firsts.” Creating a central online site can make it easier to keep everyone in the loop.
Read more...Clearing airport security with small kids »
This past November I traveled to Dallas with my family for the Thanksgiving holiday. This was my first time traveling as the mom of two. I was very anxious about the whole experience, especially the dreaded “getting through security” adventure. I get antsy when going through security on my own, so you can only imagine the pressure I put on myself when trying to usher two small little travelers along!
Read more...LEGO Universe update: a brand new world! »
Do you know about LEGO Universe? If you don’t, here’s a quick explanation: LEGO Universe is an awesome MMOG (massively multi-player on-line game) that allows you to create your very own LEGO avatar, explore awesome worlds and interact with other players. You can learn more about it by reading my blog post about LEGO Universe.
Read more...The bloggy overshare »
In a recent post on the New York Times Motherlode blog, Lisa Belkin ponders whether Mom bloggers are jinxed, since it seems every day there is another mom blogger facing disaster. The disasters, I assure you, are real. But is this the question?
Read more...Driving the Pacific Coast Highway »
Last week, my family and I took a vacation to California to road trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco along the Pacific Coast Highway. About a 500 mile trip, we decided to do the drive “backwards,” which meant we were on the inside of the narrow, curving road, rather than along the cliffs. Since we had a week, we took our time and picked a few scenic, small towns to stop along the way.
Read more...Tart Cherry and Camembert Phyllo Tartlets »
When it comes to losing weight, there’s not one-size-fits-all diet. Some people like going to group meetings. Others like to join an online site to manage their food journal. Yet, here’s something to be said for a traditional approach of counting calories. That’s where the 400 Calorie Fix: The Easy New Rule for Permanent Weight Loss! comes in. Written by Liz Vaccariello, author of the Flat Belly Diet, Mindy Herman, RD and the Editors of Prevention magazine, this cookbook and eating plan can help you lose the weight.
Read more...Off the beaten path with Vision Quest Ranch »
We spent the month of December hosting our family and friends for parties and the holidays. After entertaining so many people, I wanted our family to enjoy some time together with just the five of us. When we traveled for a birthday party this weekend, we looked for a simple and easy activity as well as one that would avoid the crowds at the larger family activities in the Monterey area. We enjoyed ourselves and learned some adventures can be found where you least expect them.
Read more...Super Bowl snacks »
Last night, after I watched my beloved Patriots clomp around the field like a bunch of inebriated farm animals and subsequently lose to the hated New York Jets, I softly wept. Not because of what I had just witnessed, but because of what I will miss out on now that my team did not make it to the big game – snacks.
Read more...CES 2011: Solar-powered laptop bags »
One of the best things about CES is wandering the massive show floor and finding a completely unique product that just makes you smile. I was rushing through one of the main halls and noticed that I was in front of the Samsonite booth. What the heck does a luggage company have to do with consumer electronics? I saw a small crowd gathered for a demo so I stepped inside.
Read more...Kid-Friendly Pasta Carbonara »
I was raised on pasta - by compromise, not by choice. My sister has always been a picky eater and for about a 10 year span she would eat only three foods: pasta, Mac ‘n’ Cheese (yes, brand only) and hot dogs. Eventually her tastes developed, and the dishes we ate became more varied.
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