UPDATED April 30, 2018 Welcome to the next phase of Parenting a Teen in First Love: The Break Up. Earlier this year, I was nervous delighted when my 18-year-old daughter told me she had found true love. I’d never seen her so happy, so bright. Their relationship went from cute flirting to crazy-in-love within days. […]
UPDATED April 20th, 2018 Over 100 years ago, Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo y Calderón was born in Mexico. For many she was simply Frida. Our Frida. As is the fate of most visionaries, she wasn’t as appreciated during her time on this earth as she was once she left it at the age 47. Her […]
There are many ways to let out stress: Punching a wall, scarfing Oreos in a dark broom closet, or my favorite—an old-school silent scream. How about something a little more upbeat and healthy? I’m talking crafts. Believe it or not, sprinkling frosted glitter on wet glue, doodling on paper, or sewing through layers of fabric can […]
I’m here to confess my devotion to The Hunger Games trilogy. With Catching Fire coming up, I’m excited! Yes, I know that its target audience is my teen daughter, but I can’t help it—I’ve always been drawn to strong female characters, no matter what genre. And oh lordy—Katniss Everdeen, our heroine in this futuristic tale, […]
March is National Craft Month and it’s an event I take as seriously as a wedding gown sewing pattern. That’s because I believe in the healing power of creativity. Crafting is therapeutic. If you allow yourself to clear your mind and relax, it’s a great way to disconnect from stress and calm down. Unfortunately, not […]
I brake for sequins and I worship satin. I can’t go a day without sprinkling glitter, and I’m not afraid to say even though I’ve (accidentally) sewn through my finger once, I consider my sewing machine my third child. Crafts rock my world. Which is why I’m happy to share that March is National Craft […]
I’ve always been intrigued by Frida Kahlo. I remember the year I was first introduced to her: 1993. I was waiting for my cappuccino to be made at an artsy coffeehouse in my hometown of Phoenix. There, under a glass case filled with handmade jewelry, were sets of glittered bottlecap earrings. Embedded inside each one […]
Many moms feel their child deserves to be a superstar. But having it actually happen is another story—one that Cyndi Garcia of Santa Clarita, California, knows all too well. Her 20-year-old son, Tyler Posey, is the star of the MTV hit series, Teen Wolf. We caught up with Cyndi to chat about all things Tyler. […]
Think you’re a Disney diehard? See if you can name Mickey Mouse’s big debut. Bet you’re thinking of Steamboat Willie. If so, you’re close, but wrong. That little gem is Mickey’s second feature. In honor of the 84th anniversary of Mickey Mouse’s original debut, we’ve gathered up a list of our favorite trivia tidbits about […]