Jay surprised us and is taking the day off on Friday. We’re heading to Mickey Mouse’s House! It’s the first day with the halls decked, the stockings hung, the trees trimmed and the lights strung. I love, love, love Disneyland during the holidays! It’s even MORE magical (if that’s possible). Last December we had our … [Read more…]
This year we’re having a “One-piece Christmas”. Everything the kids get will be ONE PIECE! No puzzles, Polly Pockets, Lego sets, etc. I need a break from my other FT job of picking up, organizing and finding a home for all the small pieces that get scattered about the house each day! Sorry kids. Call … [Read more…]
OK, you have got to make these burgers. Seriously! If you think you don’t like horseradish, you do. If you think you don’t like Rachael Ray, you do. These are the best. I make them all the time. Perfect for Fall. Turkey & Cranberry. Yum! Serve with Alexia sweet potato fries (in the frozen aisle) … [Read more…]
Aren’t they gor-ge-ous? I cannot walk past a cheap pair of Havaianas and not bring them home with me. (I take that back…I did it once at TJ Maxx. Still regretting it.) These were $7.99 at my local Ross. They also had them in a breathtaking metallic blue, but not in my size. Bummer for … [Read more…]
In my 20s I went bar hopping, and now in my 30s, I go park hopping. Cocktails have been replaced by sippy cups and juice boxes, dancing has been replaced by ring around the rosie and duck duck goose, 2am burritos have been replaced by pb&j’s and apple slices and the dress code has gone … [Read more…]
I’ve been using this chili recipe for years. It’s from my good friend, Christina! It’s super quick, easy and a healthy lowfat Fall comfort food. Here’s what you need: 1 lb. ground beef, turkey or chicken 1 onion, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 big can chili beans 1 can diced tomatoes (I use fire … [Read more…]
November 5, 2005 Sunnyvale, CA This is Elliott when she was 5 months old. We had just moved to the Bay Area from San Diego and were living in a TINY one-bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale while our house was being built down in Gilroy. We had NO furniture since all our belongings were in storage. … [Read more…]
Some very interesting verbal exchanges take place in the car these days: Elliott: “What street are we on?” Me: “Newhall Ranch Road” E: “Oh, Newhall Ranch Road…(pauses) There are TWO Ranches. One that is a dip that is white and one that is a road!” Me: “Ummmmm, yes, this is true!” These are the things … [Read more…]
Lately I have become a total Blog Stalker ~ jumping from one blog to another, clicking on links taking me to blogs of complete strangers clear across the country. You get sucked in, like a good book and you can’t stop reading. I enjoy the party planning blogs, wedding blogs, cooking blogs, etc. I have … [Read more…]
OK, so you may be wondering with a name like “Flip Flop Follies” what is a cute pair of peep-toe heels doing as my first shoe pic? Well, there is a very good reason for that…I wore these to Jay’s & my 5th anniversary dinner last weekend. But, almost better than our anniversary, is what … [Read more…]