You already know I love me some San Francisco. The reasons are many, but a few include: The weather The Golden Gate Bridge The eclectic whacky residents Tillamook Yogurt What’s that, you don’t understand why Tillamook Yogurt made the list? Let me explain. Surely you have heard of Tillamook cheeses. I absolutely love their Extra […]
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What is RSV? #ProtectPreemies #RSV
The first few days of parenthood were overwhelming. I could not believe that I was allowed to be alone with my daughter. I mean, I had no idea what I was doing. Then when #2 was born, I didn’t feel any better equipt. Sure I’d done it before, but the responsibility of caring for a […]
Postcards from Miami (Sundays In My City)
(with Crafty Chica and Pear Mama) (Mami Talks with Crafty Chica) (with Pink Guayoyo) The scenery I saw on my recent visit to Miami was beautiful, but even more beautiful than the scenery was the time I got to spend with friends. I showed you mine, now show me yours. Share your city/town/suburb/you name […]
I Make Cake and I Eat it Too #Positivismo
When I was pregnant with both my daughters, I didn’t have cravings so much as I had aversions. One exception to not having cravings was cake. I always seemed to be in search of the perfect slice of cake when I was pregnant. Is it any wonder that both my daughters love cake? I don’t […]
Miami Mix (Fragmented Fridays)
This week I had the pleasure of visiting Miami in honor of the Lowe’s Ideas Creativas Facebook Page launch. Can I just say that the food was SUPERB?! Every single meal I ate was a delight. Keep in mind that I live in San Francisco where the food is famed for being good. I’ll tell […]
Creative Life
I like to say that I am an artist and my life is my medium. Perhaps it sounds pompous to call myself an artist, but it’s the truth. I am an artist because I create. Or maybe more than just creating, I am compelled to create. You don’t have to paint or suffer or cut […]
Elementary School in San Francisco
Put Pie will be starting kindergarten next year, but the way the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) public schools work, you have to apply November 5-January 22, so the work for parents begins now. In an effort to get better acquainted with the process, we attended the Enrollment Fair on November 3 and this […]
How to Paint Furniture without Sanding
I discovered how to paint furniture without sanding and I can’t wait to tell you how to do it. There are a couple of pieces of furniture I’ve been meaning to paint/refinish, but I have put it off because the thought of having to sand them first made me want to give up before I […]
The Perfect Toy and LeapFrog #Giveaway
Shopping for age and developmentally appropriate toys for children can be a daunting task. There are so many options to choose from and what might be of interest to you, may be of absolutely no interest to the child you are shopping for or vice versa. Sometimes I buy what seems like the perfect toy, […]
Bathtime (Sundays In My City)
A little one having a little fun in the tub. San Francisco, CA. I showed you mine, now show me yours. Share your city/town/suburb/you name it! Think of this as a photography carnival or photography meme (with or without words) that not only lets you share your part of the […]