Minivan Blues

Whoah. I need a vacation to recover from this “vacation.” The kids had a blast and that is the most important thing. My husband and I, however, look and feel like we’ve both gotten hit by a semi. One of the things that kept our group energized was certainly having killer tunes in the minivan. [...]

Working out when you are a parent can be a hella challenge. You’ve got to find someone to wrangle your kids while you get your sweat on. It can be hard to motivate, because, frankly, if someone is watching your kids, the last thing you want to do is work. I get it. However…. Drop [...]

I am absolutely blown away by all of the love. Thanks for making this gal feel pretty gosh darn special. Love, Eva  

photo by: Barb Uil If you have kids, you MUST know about Frances England. She is a supremely talented kids musician. Her sound is a whole lot indie, completely organic, and entirely rock and roll. I was so excited for this interview, and can’t wait for her to come to LA to play at The [...]

Whoah. I am recovering from Blogher11. There are so many highlights running through the reel in my head, but they all have a common thread: Celebrating Friendship. When you get so many women from all over the country and you bring them together for one weekend, the estrogen level isn’t the only thing that gets [...]

It’s an oldie (circa 2008), but check out this cover. LOVE.   click HERE.    

My middle guy picked out this shirt to wear to the skate park, and I couldn’t be prouder. “Why?” you ask. Here’s why. Click HERE. The perfect vert calls for the perfect song. I love THIS one.

This summer my boys are really exploring their individual identities a lot more than ever before. Since they are so close in age, they have always kind of shared interests. Why? Because it was a heck of a lot more convenient for me that way. But, this summer they are really asserting their opinions and [...]

My middle guy went on a field trip to MOCA’s Art in the Streets exhibit. How cool is that? The only problem is the subsequent conversation: Him: “So, graffiti is OK, because it is art.” Me: “Well….” I am so screwed.   Help. Stat.

Here is a DIY project unlike any other. (Thanks, Mister G!) grilled cheese and bugs sandwich recipe. Does this sound appetizing? 2 hearty slices organic multi-grain sourdough 1/4 pound real butter 1/2 pound American, Swiss, and pepperjack cheese 2 medium grasshoppers 17 Dragonfly wings 1 slurpy centipede 26 red ladybug spots 6 mosquito probosces 4 [...]