Entertaining Ideas for Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

One of the things I am most thankful for this Thanksgiving is that my husband cooks! We have a traditional menu: turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, green beans with sliced almonds and my favorite - sweet potato pecan gratin (which only happens once a year). For...

Are You Ready for Thanksgiving?

I always went home for Thanksgiving, but after having kids we do Thanksgiving at my house in Los Angeles and spend Christmas at my mom’s house in San Francisco. I try to make Thanksgiving personal for my guests, and fill it with traditions that my kids will remember.

I love to...

Hosting the Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving has become the big holiday we host! For years we went back to Chicago, my hometown, but then we realized that we should take advantage of the beautiful California sunshine and host the holiday here instead! Many of our family members fly in, we host the big event with...

Hard time with my daughter’s weight.

My daughter is only 7. She is beautiful, active and wonderful. She does, however, have a large appetite and a huge sweet tooth. I feel like depriving her or talking abut her weight is a huge mistake. I think the best thing we can do for...

How do You Get Your Kids Excited About Brushing?

Are you having a hard time getting your kids to brush their teeth? Worried that they're not brushing well? Jen and Barb talk to Dr. Brian Novy, DDS, about ways to get your kids excited about brushing and things that you should know to help prevent your kids a...

Max Diaries: Use Your Words!

by Christina Cox, new mom blogger

A wise friend once said that you’re kids are little beings that just catch a ride into this life through you. And, they teach you things. I’ve always remembered what she said and I’ve really watched my two-year old Max in a whole...

My first experience with Lice

Today I got the call that every parent dreads...your kid has lice. I always knew that at some point, lice would make it's way into my home, but somehow thought that we may be the ones that were immune. Not so much. My daughter was sent home...

Inspiring movie, Secretariat.

My kids were off school yesterday and we had such a good time hanging out together. We went to lunch, a little shopping (with the money they earned by selling us their Halloween candy) and then went to see the movie Secretariat with Diane Lane. This movie (a...

Max Diaries: Does He Get That from Me?

by Christina Cox, new mom blogger

Max just turned two and like many two year-olds, he is very vocal about his preferences. It is fun to not only see his personality unfold, but also to see what his likes and dislikes are.
We have him signed up for several...

How often do you connect with your Girlfriends?

One of my girlfriends just sent this to me and I wanted to pass it on
to all my other girlfriends. I am glad to know I am not wasting my
time because connecting with my girlfriends is truly my favorite thing
in the world! barb

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