Counting My Blessings, Being a Blessing to Others
Reading Time: < 1 minute What makes summers great (and a little more bearable)? Watermelon and frozen treats. All you need is a few cups of watermelon and five minutes to make these tasty treats. Watermelon Popsicle Ingredients 4c watermelon 2 tbs sugar (optional) 2 tbs lime juice (optional) Directions Put watermelon into a blender and puree. No blender? Dice …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our lives revolve around dates and appointments with the doctor, a teacher, colleagues, friends, a playgroup, and your spouse. But when was the last time you made one-on-one plans with your dad or mom? My husband recently took my daughters out on Father’s Day for a special meal (see picture above). The excitement and stories …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Dreaming of the perfect summer family get away? As the latest California tourist campaign says, “dream big.” The sun, the surf, the sea life, and the (beer) suds make San Diego the picture perfect summer vacation for children of all ages. Here’s our toddler approved picks for “America’s Finest City.” The Bay Let’s be honest, …
Reading Time: 3 minutes News is dominated by assignments, deadlines and good story telling. There are the newsroom deadlines and your own personal ones. Mine included making it back to network by the age of 30 and winning an Emmy. I never received that call. When an Emmy nomination came later and without a win, surprisingly, I was perfectly …
Reading Time: 2 minutes “Good try, Mommy.” Dinner may be burning, a stack of folded laundry may now be covering the floor or better yet, the latest DIY project may resemble something cobbled together during toddler art time when I hear a tiny voice utter those words. They’re reminders that I’m always being watched. And it’s not only okay …