Our assignment for Blogger Idol this week was definitely a weird one. First, we had to specify the three objects that were closest to us at that moment. Mine were a blanket, an iced tea and an Us magazine. Then we were told we had to write about the apocalypse, and include … [Read more...] about anne lamott, the apocalypse and me
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twisted mix-tape tuesday: holiday songs!
Let me first admit that I veered a little from the Christmas Songs theme of this week's Twisted Mix-Tape Tuesday. I changed it to Holiday Songs instead since I celebrate Chanukah. So sue me. … [Read more...] about twisted mix-tape tuesday: holiday songs!
my ski.com video
I know winter doesn't officially start for another three weeks but once December hits, it's on, as far as I'm concerned. … [Read more...] about my ski.com video
proof that it’s always your mother’s fault
Over the past three months, I have been the model Jenny Craig/Jazzercise citizen. I've resisted Dunkin' Donuts, Sprinkles cupcakes, cronuts -- and haven't felt deprived once. Then my mom brought over her potato latkes and mandel bread for Thanksgivvukah, and all hell broke … [Read more...] about proof that it’s always your mother’s fault
best buy: your best buy for holiday shopping
Rather than fight the crowds yesterday, I slept in and enjoyed a nice breakfast of leftover Thanksgiving desserts because I knew I’d be able to do the rest of my holiday shopping on my own time at Best Buy and still get amazing deals. I’ve been a fan of Best Buy for a very … [Read more...] about best buy: your best buy for holiday shopping
the miracle of thanksgivukkah
For the first time in many years, we had Thanksgiving in our house rather than go out to one of the many amazing holiday buffets we've discovered all around San Diego. … [Read more...] about the miracle of thanksgivukkah
25 more things i’m thankful for
Every Thanksgiving, we go around the table, taking turns sharing the things we’re thankful for. We love this so much that we even shared this tradition when a few of our friends came for dinner a few weeks ago. It was awesome. … [Read more...] about 25 more things i’m thankful for
winning the great pumpkin challenge
You may remember that Marne, my Jenny Craig counselor, and I took the great pumpkin challenge together on Halloween and set out to lose six and a half pounds each by Thanksgiving. … [Read more...] about winning the great pumpkin challenge