by Francie | Jun 12, 2014 | Family, Uncategorized
When I started dating my now hubby, I could tell he was going to make a great dad. I don’t know exactly what the clues were way back then. Maybe it was because he was so happy and sometimes silly around me. If you can be silly with your girlfriend you surely can with...
by Francie | Jun 2, 2014 | Blogs
A lot of people ask me how I decided to start a blog. I’m also asked about my topics. At first the idea sounds strange, writing about every day happenings. Maybe it’s an unbelievable shoe or a snide comment by one of my teens. Once a few posts are under a...
by Francie | May 22, 2014 | Francie, golden rule
I’m a pretty happy person, at least from my view. Of course some days are happier than others like finding a parking space at every errand stop. Or finding a super cute, super flattering top on SALE. Sometimes, I think things are just meant to be on those days. I...
by Francie | May 7, 2014 | Family, Francie, mom
After my first baby turned three, I told my mom, “Being a mom is the longest I’ve ever held the same job.” She ever so quickly and smoothly responded, “And it always will.” Almost sixteen years into my mom career, I’ve come to appreciate my job like I never thought...
by Francie | May 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hi Shoezle Fans, In case you are not on facebook, a whole lot of drum rolls are leading us up to the big event: Listen To Your Mother Show. The gals “behind the curtain” make each one of us feel extra special by writing up in-depth profiles so the...
by Francie | Apr 16, 2014 | Age, Celebrities, Friends
I have a new BFF. She is old enough to be my mom but looks after me more like a grandmother. She can do things for me and I don’t get mad; I’m honored. She seems taken with me and I with her. She likes the same things I do, like MAC lipstick and Brooks running...
by Francie | Apr 10, 2014 | Family, teen scene
My son started driving. I am celebrating and scared to death at the same time. He’s still in the permit phase, for 4 more months. He needs it. I don’t know if I can take it. I want him to drive. I’m tired of driving him to all of his activities, especially the...
by Francie | Mar 29, 2014 | Charity, Family
I talked to Hollywood star, Orlando Bloom. We both attended a charity event called WE DAY, an inspiring, celebrity packed show for middle and high school kids celebrating a year’s worth of charitable work. Orlando spoke on stage. I listened from the seats, with my...
by Francie | Mar 17, 2014 | Francie, mom
So, I have some exciting news to share. I am going to take one of my essays from the page to the stage. I will tell my story without a computer, live and in front of people, in San Francisco. The event is called Listen To Your Mother where a dozen lucky writers in...
by Francie | Mar 4, 2014 | Family, mom
Do you know how Greenwich Mean Time became the world’s clock? A mom did it; at least that’s my theory. Scientists took our innate time-keeping skill and turned it into a clock. I don’t know exactly how, but moms are really good at keeping and managing time—without...
