I’m co-hosting an upcoming class in the Web’s first-ever virtual cooking school, Cooking Connections, and I would love for all of you to join me! Here’s what you need to know to participate: When: Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. ET Where: TheMotherhood – here is the link … [Read more...] about Healthier Meal Makeovers FREE Cooking Class!
Archives for 2011
Too Much Bad News
There are days that I feel like a little Indian girl posing as Atlas. The weight of the world rests on my scrawny shoulders, causing me to slump and touch my chin to my chest in agony as I exhale. It is on these days that I should avoid the news and even looking at the faces of … [Read more...] about Too Much Bad News
The Day I Fell in Love . . . with Craft Beer – 5:00 Fridays
Today's guest post is from Shane. I met him at Ignite Durham last week, where we were both presenters. I spoke about how not to be a dorky parent. Shane spoke about North Carolina craft beer. He's clearly not a dorky parent. Come to think of it, I'm not even sure if Shane is a … [Read more...] about The Day I Fell in Love . . . with Craft Beer – 5:00 Fridays
Cell Phones for Teens Don’t Need Bells & Whistles
Every time I see a teenager's head down staring into a tiny screen, thumbs tapping away on a cell phone, I shiver just a tish. I can't help but be haunted by a story I heard while at the Yahoo! Motherboard Summit last summer. "If just one boy had hit delete my daughter … [Read more...] about Cell Phones for Teens Don’t Need Bells & Whistles
Bird’s Favorite Meal – Wordless Wednesday
Valentine’s Day is Just February 14 To Me
Valentine's Day is like Earth Day. Don't reserve showing your unabashed love for just one lousy day a year. Don't fall into consumerism's treacly trap lined in white lace and pink toile. I think Valentine's Day is dumb. And overrated. First of all, I can't stand all those … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day is Just February 14 To Me
Common Cold Tipple – 5:00 Fridays
I am hoping I can still escape its clutch. I am just a few auditions away from being the next Dristan Girl. Some girls are destined for Bond. I'm more cut out for Mucinex. Aches. Chills. Headache. Low energy. Watery eyes. Sore throat. Have you noticed how … [Read more...] about Common Cold Tipple – 5:00 Fridays