I've been a writer since I could make legible marks on paper. There's a wall in my parent's old house with a story written in magic marker under the wallpaper (I think I was six). In college, I tried to convince myself I was a doctor. That turned out to be helpful when I finally [...]
Last, Last Minute Costumes for Kids
October 30, 2012 – Posted in: Holidays, Things To Do with Kids, Worst Mom Randomness
So I know this is going to be hard to believe -- given my reputation for having everything pulled together all the time -- but I've had quite a few instances of last-minute, " pull crap from all over your house and garage" because you need to make a costume. I know. It really is [...]
Pre-trick-or-treating in Reno — Because Halloween Night is Not Enough!
October 22, 2012 – Posted in: Holidays, Reno, Things To Do with Kids, Worst Mom Randomness
So I don't know about you guys, but I can't believe we're already heading into the end of October. Frankly this scares the hell out of me because we all know Halloween is the starting line for the holidays. It's sort of like being put in that tube that takes you up into the arena [...]
How to Survive a Pumpkin Patch
October 16, 2012 – Posted in: Holidays, Things To Do with Kids, This Is Supposed to be Fun, This is Supposed to be Helpful, Unsolicited Advice, Worst Mom Randomness
So this is a little crazy -- I'm going to be on TV. And the best part about it is, I don't even have to leave the house! Which means I could technically stay in my yoga pants if I felt like it, and no one would be the wiser. There's a morning-ish show here [...]
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