If you met me today, you might take me for a typical minivan-driving Berkeley mom. And I am. But I’m also full of stories. And dreams. Let me start with one of each from ten years ago. The first ... [Read More]
Surprise! Honeymoon pregnancy
Meet your friends out for errands
Go on, it's semi-social, you can bring your baby or toddler, and you can Get Things Done (or GTD in Internet language. Seriously.) Meeting a friend out for shopping is your 51st Rookie Mom ... [Read More]
Cancer is a big ugly jerk. Donate to Cycle for Survival
This is our sixth time riding and fundraising for this event and the first time we've ever really asked you for money. Please keep reading! Yeah, I'm asking you for money. I just thought I'd be ... [Read More]
Cheater’s chicken soup with picky kid variations
I've been eating SO clean since the new year started; I really deserve a medal of some kind. Not only have I reduced my pizza, wine, and sugar consumption, I have done so while my kitchen is under ... [Read More]
Adorable and inexpensive things to hang from your child’s ceiling
When I was decorating Scarlett's room, I needed some color to break up the white wall and to bring the pinks and oranges together into a more cohesive color story. I bought these honeycomb balls for ... [Read More]
No mean names allowed
Yesterday morning, my husband had already left the house for the day and I noticed an unfamiliar mug of tea on the table. I picked it up, and my immediate reaction was, "Oh no! Not in my house." I ... [Read More]