Pizza & Wine Friday: A Trip Down South

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This past week while we were in Mexico, I may or may not have found a way to sneak in a margarita and a pina colada, but as you know I'm a wine girl. And that didn't change just because I was south of the border. So in honor of our getaway, I figured I'd share a wine we enjoyed there. … [Read more...]

Rainy Day Moves

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Obsessed. I'm not sure that word begins to cover Big's love of sports. His first word was "ball" and there are very few moments in a day when you can find him without one on hand. … [Read more...]

In My Head

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When I was in kindergarten, my mom's friend told her that if I didn't learn to speak up, I'd never make it in this world. … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Making Business Travel Easier on Kids

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This past year, Lenny has done more than his fair share of business travel. It can be hard on all of us, but we've found a few things to make the time apart a bit more interesting. Hopefully if you find yourself in my worn out slippers, they'll help put a smile on the little faces in your house too. … [Read more...]

Boot Camp With a Night Cap

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I'm not really one for boot camping. That is, unless there's wine. So it's no wonder everyone had such a good time at the Bloggy one... … [Read more...]

Trying Something New…All Kinds of Something News, Really

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A year and a half ago, I met a woman and somewhat dismissively thought, "Hmm, if we lived closer we'd probably be friends." But we don't. Cristie's in New Jersey (which happened to be my home when I was Big's age) and I'm in the Bay Area. Sure we had tons in common—including a very similar view on life, laughter and family (so what's not to love?)—but life's busy and I barely see my favorite … [Read more...]

Our Friday Favorite

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Just like Little's favorite superstar, Katy Perry, Lenny and I have a Ménage à Trois pretty much every Friday night. (Though we prefer to do our streaking on Wednesdays.) … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Traveling With Kids

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Whether you're headed over the river and through the woods or up, up and away this holiday season, traveling with kids can be daunting. When Big was a baby, we took to the skies most of the time. But once we had two kids, driving—even 8 hours—just seemed easier. While we have a long way to go to perfect our trips, these are some things that have helped us along the way. … [Read more...]

A Few Good Reasons to Pour A Glass

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Bring on Friday. And by Friday, I mean pizza and wine. And, it just so happens, some do gooding. (A few of my favorite things!) … [Read more...]

A Toy Guru Shares The Best Toys This Season…And Every Season

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When I was a little girl, I remember thinking our local boutique toy store was magical. There were toys I'd never seen in commercials, and I could touch and experience them all before deciding what I wanted. Now, as a mom, I love that my kids are able to enjoy that same experience at our local favorite, Cheeky Monkey. We know every time we step foot inside we can count on having some hands-on fun, … [Read more...]