I know what you’re thinking! Katie’s not a shopper! And she’s cheap! She’s always saying that! And, yes, it’s true. But by chance I’ve stumbled on two more shopping destinations, so I’m doing one more post. And then, I’m done. No really: I’m serious. So if you have a store to tell me about, I … [Read more…]
We were married and for the longest time, we didn’t want a baby yet. And then, we did. I’d had a mental checklist of pregnancy pre-requisites: love, a career path, and a place to live that didn’t feel unhygienic. This last requirement wasn’t easy while living in New York City on a budget. The checklist … [Read more…]
More free summer stuff! But first, as a public service announcement, I’m issuing a parental advisory. Moms, you must not, under any circumstances, take speaking children with you into the dressing room when trying on swimsuits. I know: it’s such an unpleasant task anyway that it’s tough to use precious “me time” for this. However, … [Read more…]
I can’t actually connect to my blog while driving, but I DID scribble on a piece of paper. Because I am a freak. Of course, I couldn’t look at the piece of paper, because focusing on anything in any way (reading, map-looking, needle work) makes me car sick. I’m actually pretty useless in a car. … [Read more…]
I struck out at dinner again last night. Lately every main-dish recipe I try seems to be a tragic failure. This is probably because I keep trying new super-healthy and vegetarian items, because that’s what I’d like us all to be eating. So, I attempted a Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew. Part of what made … [Read more…]
I know that it was rainy and gloomy all day, but. . . it felt kind of good out. It felt like warm spring rain, like April showers that will bring May flowers. Plus, I always remind myself that this English-style weather is excellent for our complexions. In fact, when I was in high school, … [Read more…]
I’m quite proud of myself because after barely managing to scrape together that playground list, I’ve written myself directions for the future. . . now I can update it in 13 easy-to-follow steps! Yay, me.  And 13 is my lucky number. So I’m just feeling good all over. I’ve also made it easier to find … [Read more…]
I was just forced to move over because the father watching gymnastics next to me was chewing his gum so loudly that I thought I might abruptly jump up and smack him. And now I’ve moved next to children who are clicking their tongues with wild abandon. Also, I was thinking about this on the … [Read more…]
Okay! I’ve been saying that I’m trying to figure out a way to get information about all sorts of playgrounds, and I ‘m hoping that all of you can help me. Here’s how it works: Think of a playground that you think is worth knowing about. Click on the link to a survey and answer … [Read more…]
There’s a ton of events going on this weekend, so I’ll have that list out in the next post, but meanwhile, in an effort to get out of this posting-late-at-night-when-I’m-super-sleepy mode, I thought that I’d have a little food interlude. I don’t know if you’ve all seen Jamie Oliver’s TED Talk. If you haven’t, you’ve … [Read more…]
