by Francie | Mar 7, 2013 | Family, Travel
On vacation, moms don’t want to pack their superhero capes. We work hard during the week doing dishes faster than a speeding bullet. Managing multiple schedules in a single bound. Tackling heavy bags of groceries with more power than a locomotive. Next family...
by Francie | Feb 26, 2013 | Family, mom, Movies and Books
Meanie Head Mom is back. She is forcing her boys to watch a movie, in the theatre with popcorn. It’s a day before the Academy Awards and Lincoln is the only movie mom has not seen of the Best Picture line-up. She calls the movie Stinkin’ Lincoln because she’s tried...
by Francie | Feb 13, 2013 | Family, Holiday
I love the holiday for love: Valentine’s Day. In the olden days, we received our Valentine cards in decorated white paper bags with red and pink hearts cut from construction paper. Paper doilies added flare. We wrote out Valentine’s for every person in the class,...
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,...
