by Francie | Feb 1, 2013 | Shopping
I grew up watching my mom cut out coupons. It looked like a cool job, looking through the Sunday papers for deals on the products we used. Seemed like art to me at age eight, carefully clipping along the dotted lines. I remember watching programs where professional...
by Francie | Jan 25, 2013 | Family, Fashion, mom
I know this is strange. But I really think Tim Gunn and Emily Post have reincarnated themselves into teenagers. Tim Gunn is alive, his stylistic eye on the stars. But like the designers making their mark at Target or Kohl’s, he’s figured out how to bring his talent to...
by Francie | Jan 17, 2013 | Family, Fitness, Food
Are you well on your way to shedding all the holiday treats parked around your middle? You know, the New Year resolution to lose X pounds in 2013 and keep it off? The waistline is in the back of my mind and I’ve been easing my way into it, day by day. I don’t...
by Francie | Dec 21, 2012 | Family, Food
Bloggers unite! Today, bloggers across America are sharing a holiday recipe or craft to show support for the community of Newtown, CT. I am honored to pay tribute and to share the opportunity with shoezle followers. I want to pass on a Christmas morning favorite,...
by Francie | Dec 19, 2012 | Family, Holiday, Movies and Books
Who’s the kid around here anyway? My boys were aghast on December 1st when I suggested eating Mexican take-out and watching a Christmas special. They rolled their eyes. “Mom. It’s just barely December. It’s too early for Christmas.” I was aghast at their response. I...
by Francie | Dec 11, 2012 | Holiday, Shopping
I love shopping, most of it, especially of the non-food variety. Whether it’s fashion or food, bringing a list or having a specific goal like new jeans or a dozen eggs used to be enough to feel armed and ready to hit the bricks. Any more, it seems shopping resembles...
by Francie | Nov 29, 2012 | Family, Travel
Touring San Francisco is always a colorful adventure. With my brothers in town for the holiday, we wanted to eat our way through this great city and experienced the sights. I used to know like the back of my hand. I lived there for eight years. Now in the burbs,...
by Francie | Nov 19, 2012 | Family, Food, Holiday
What’s inside your Thanksgiving turkey? Or do you even stuff it? Maybe the goal is to gobble until stuffed on Thanksgiving? And what kind of stuff is in your stuffing? I’m going retro this year and so is a good chunk of my family, stretching out to my cousins...
by Francie | Nov 14, 2012 | Family, Food
Seriously. The Got Milk? campaign is tired and abused. But dang, it still packs a punch. I can’t help but envision the Aaron Burr expert and his mouth full of sticky peanut butter. He’s been waiting all his life for the radio announcer to call with the easy,...
by Francie | Nov 8, 2012 | Family, Food
Surprise! Momville invites an “I can’t believe I’m doing this for my kid” moment. I thought catching vomit with my bare hands was big. I thought reliving story problems about two trains going opposite directions showed tenacity. (This example is still around!?!) ...
