Okay … here’s a riddle.   What has four legs Will chase a ball (really) Is totally down to chill And has five fingers   While you’re figuring that out, here’s our story… We purchased our first family pet. I’m not counting the three lethargic geriatric cats we had when the kids came along as pets. They were too old to understand kids and the kids were too young to […] Read More

Most Likely to Succeed Go to Jail I know which of my children will be named most likely to go to jail in their high school year book. It happened right in front of me. I didn’t even notice – not until some 20 hours after the crime was committed. Yesterday I took Isabella to the optometrist’s office. I took her immediately because she began complaining that the board was […] Read More

I slipped into a habit of turning on the TV before school to give the kids something to do while we were all getting ready. As a result, I inadvertently created little TV zombies. So now, we don’t watch any television before or after school Monday through Friday. “TV and tablets are for the weekends only,” Malik and Isabella regurgitate disappointedly every morning they wake up on a school day. It’s […] Read More

    1 package of chocolate pudding mix 3 cups cold milk 15 Oreos crushed (put the Oreos in a bag and break them up with a rolling pin – or your hands) gummy worm candy   Directions: Make the pudding according to the directions Scoop pudding into a plastic or glass cup Top with crushed Oreo cookies Refrigerate for an hour Add gummy worms   Makes about 6 small bowls

I had such a wonderful time on Sunday night! How wonderful to see familiar faces. How exciting to meet new friends. Thank you for joining me at Pardon My French! I enjoyed talking to each of you. The next book signing is scheduled for March 19th 1:00-2:00 p.m Book Signing Event NPB

My Mom discovered this recipe on Pinterest and it has become a go-to sweet treat. This Valentine’s Day, make a light and tasty sweet for your little valentine’s. You’ll need: 1 large basket of strawberries (15-20 berries) 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract an equal number of blueberries as you have strawberries (you could substitute gram crackers) Wash all your fruit Cut […] Read More

Do you have a fear of termites? My girls do. It’s called Isopterophobia (It’s a thing! Google says so.) Or are you obsessed with insects like my son? I call it insect-mania. (That’s more made up.)  When you put those two emotions and my three together, this is what you get … — SoCal houses are framed with wood and covered in stucco. The warm sun keeps everything nice and […] Read More

I am thrilled to announce that my book is finally finished! Bangles Bindis and Babies (paperback) is available on Amazon! Get yours today! For all you Kindle, iTunes, and Nook readers, those versions will be available next week! If you are interested in attending a book signing event, check out the “about the book” tab on my site. I’ve posted events and will continue to update as more are scheduled.

I will be creating a calendar of upcoming events!  For now I will post them as I schedule them. Join me at North Park Beer Co. March 19th  1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Bangles Bindis and Babies will be released on Amazon February 14th!  Happy Hour all day! $1 off full pours and $5 snacks with Mastiff (check out flyer) 50% of all proceeds from the sale of the book will […] Read More

  I’ve scheduled my first book signing event! Join me at Pardon My French 3797 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92116 February 19th 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Bangles Bindis and Babies will be released on Amazon February 14th!  50% of all proceeds from the sale of the book will be given to Promises2Kids. Here is a Pardon my French Book Signing flyer if you are interested in more information!