This week I am putting the finishing touches on my daughter’s Halloween costume. None too soon, I know! She is dressing as her favorite movie character: Arwen Undomiel from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Can I say that I’m a bit jealous? I wouldn’t mind having my own elf princess costume (complete with pointy…
Archives for October 2014
When Super Moms Make You Feel Small
[Editor’s Note: This post originally ran in 2013, and was well-received. I wanted to share it with you again to remind us all of the importance of being brave enough to be ourselves.] I’m waiting at a stoplight when I see one again: an oval sticker on the back of a minivan that reads “26.2”…
Autumn Tips & Inspiration for Parents
18 Ways to Celebrate Fall – Fall is my favorite time of year – the sights, the sounds, the smells and especially the flavors. It is also a great time for trying new things since it seems like the list of possibilities this time of year is endless. In this article for San Diego Family,…
Confessions of a Reluctant Scrapbooker
A vacation cottage within walking distance of the beach. No kids to care for. No meals to cook. No laundry to fold. Six other women to hang out with. And a house full of scrapbooking supplies. It was my second trip away with this group for a scrapbooking weekend. Forget the beach or the nearby…