My latest cupcake creations.
parenting
Tales from the boob: Breastfeeding Lessons
Nursing is natural. At least that was my silent mantra as I pulled up my shirt, unsnapped my bra cup and pulled Bella to me in the family room the first time. After a few attempts she latched.
My boys were formula-fed, so pulling out a breast as they watched TV was a new [...]
fresno
STP rocks the Paul Paul
The Stone Temple Pilots rocked the Paul Paul theater at the Fresno Fair last Thursday for the second time. The fans were older than I expected. Then I realized these were the same folks that threw the devil fingers and pumped their fists to the music while caterwauling “Burnnnn, burn, burn … Burn your wicked [...]
5 things
5 awesome newsletters for moms
1. Babycenter.com
Whether you’re newly pregnant or already parenting a brood, Babycenter.com will send an email customized to your child’s development level. If you’re mama to more than one, you can get an newsletter for each child. Register for an account at Babycenter.com and fill out the appropriate info and check yes to emails. Voila!
2. HGTV.com
Addicted [...]
fresno
Something About Fresno, episode 2: The Ronald McDonald House
Interview with Hannah Johnson about The Ronald McDonald House.
fresno
Something About Fresno, episode 1
An interview with FresnoFamous.com’s Josh Tehee about the great divide and five events Fresno should know about.
groovy
I am Gleek!
Ever felt like you didn’t quite belong? I’m talking about high school and beyond.
Myself? I always find I’m on the edge of cliques. I make friends but never quite, truly become a full-fledged whateveritis member of the group.
Know what I’m talking about? Meh? OK, here’s an example: I can be nerdy. Some subject will [...]
central valley writers
Fresno’s art, music and writer’s scene is awesome
Full Circle Brewery pre-party for re:FUSE on Oct. 2, 2009.
The morning of the Fresno Arts Festival on Oct. 3, 2009
Nick Belardes, author of “Random Obsessions,” book signing and spoken word event at Barnes & Noble on Oct. 3, 2009.
pregnancy
A Mother of a Birth Story (Part 6)
Please let this work. And please, don’t let it kill me. The nurse pushed the plunger on the syringe and watched the monitor as the medicine flowed through the heplock into my vein. At 30-weeks pregnant, the goal was to keep the baby and me alive. The hope was to give her more time to [...]
