They now call the time of life that I am in “mid-life.” All of us in this generation know that this term is optimistic, because if I am in mid-life right now, I will live to be 120. So although the term is hogwash, I will accept it with hope and gratitude. But being in “mid-life” has its drawbacks. Yes, I know—people look to all of us for wisdom and guidance. Some of us have long … [Read more...]
Silicon Mom: REWARD offered for Missing Weekends
Posted by on April 12, 2013
Remember weekends before kids? You know, when you maybe slept late or lazed around in pajamas sipping coffee and reading. Maybe you went out exploring, caught a (not animated) movie, or just got things done around the house. Maybe you sat on your sofa for a full 48 hours watching bad tv—it was YOUR weekend. You got to be productive (or not) as you saw fit. Yeah. Once you have kids, … [Read more...]
Review: 2009 Baronia del Montsant Flor d’englora Roure
Posted by on April 11, 2013
Whining Down: Le’go of the Gavel and Pick up a Glass My daughters like Legos. My bare feet can’t stand them (wink), my vacuum thinks THEY suck, and my Virgoian tendencies believe they are tiny tiles from the bathrooms of hell. But they keep little fingers busy and little minds creatively moving so I tolerate their infestation. My 8-year-old approaches her creations … [Read more...]
Featured Wine: The Show Cabernet
Posted by on April 10, 2013
(The following is a sponsored post.) Last week we told you that you can judge a wine by it’s label—especially when it comes to wines like The Show. We told you how their big, bold Malbec matches their big, bold Hatch Show Print label. Well, the same holds true for their Cabernet Sauvignon. With a label designed to draw a crowd, the Three Thieves had to be sure that the wine inside would … [Read more...]
Yours, Mine and Theirs: Giving Birth… in Reverse
Posted by on April 8, 2013
Spring’s finally arrived. The sun is shining, I’ve turned on the AC, and my allergies are on overdrive. With a bit of apprehension, I busted out the spring wardrobe: sandals, t-shirts, flirty skirts, the works. This year, I wasn’t looking forward to putting away my bulky sweaters. When my dessert cookbook launched in January, I truly planned to lose those fifteen pounds I gained writing … [Read more...]
Second Act: Yes, I’m One of THOSE Parents.
Posted by on April 6, 2013
There are many things I’ve learned about myself since becoming a parent. I’ve learned how long I can go without showering. I’ve learned just how far I’m willing to lower my culinary standards. But the lesson that has surprised me the most? How much I love being a sports parent. I was not an athletic kid; in my youth you would have found me onstage with the other drama geeks, or … [Read more...]
Review: Pietra Santa Pinot Grigio and Sangiovese
Posted by on April 4, 2013
Wine: Pietra Santa Pinot Grigio; Pietra Santa Sangiovese Vintage: Pinot Grigio 2010; Sangiovese 2009 Alcohol percentage: Pinot Grigio – 13.6%; Sangiovese – 14.5% Found at: The California Wine Club Spring has finally sprung! The crocuses have poked through the ground, and the threat of major snowstorms is no longer a popular topic. I am so done with the snow. I know a few … [Read more...]
Featured Wine: The Show Malbec
Posted by on April 3, 2013
The following is a sponsored post. Yes, we know. Don't judge a book by its cover. Or a wine by its label. But let's face it… when you're standing in the wine store, looking for something new to try, and there are hundreds (thousands?) of bottles staring back at you, isn't it hard NOT to pay attention to the label? I mean, do you REALLY want to drink something with a dancing rooster on … [Read more...]
Mommy in the Raw: Drinking Diaries
Posted by on April 1, 2013
I was 16. I liked a boy. Like, more than a friend. He took me to his sister's Quince, a night cruise, and introduced me to Rum and Coke. I think I had three, maybe seven, total. The spins were bad, but I could see (clearly) him making out with a girl who was moving from Miami to Tanzania like, immediately. That girl WAS NOT me. Bastard. I was 16. I still liked that boy. Like, … [Read more...]
