When I heard that my good friend and humorist Penny Warner was releasing her latest novel, Death of a Crabby Cook: A Food Festival Mystery on August 6, I knew I had to help spread the word. She’s a witty, smart and a darn nice lady. Despite her busy schedule, she agreed to answer a few questions about herself. Prepare for surprises! Tell me about your current project. Death of a Crabby Cook: A Food Festival Mystery is the first in my food truck/food festival mystery series, set at Ft. Mason in San Francisco, among the food trucks there. When Darcy Burnett is downsized from her job as a restaurant critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and breaks up with her two-timing boyfriend, … [Read more...]
Secret Off College Campus Supply List
July 30, 2014 By 10 Comments
Remember the handy supply list sent home to your grade school child each summer? It included must haves like colored pencils, pink erasers, spiral bound notebooks and No. 2 pencils. Well, forget about finding a supply list for your college kids once they move off campus. An off college campus supply list is more like the Jamba Juice secret menu, only few parents know about it. Secret Off College Campus Supply List 1.Beer Pong Table – My husband and I carted an old plastic and metal table to our daughter’s off campus housing. We figured it would do the trick for meal times, serviceable and cheap. The kids turned it into a makeshift outdoor beer pong table. 2. Netflix – Purchase a … [Read more...]
How To Get In a Movie Trailer
July 24, 2014 By 10 Comments
Have you ever been in the right place at the right time? For my daughter, that was all she needed plus a great smile and a big personality to get in a movie trailer. Back in May, she waited for her friend Charles inside the SAP Center in San Jose to watch Gabriel Iglesias. Charles bought her a silly cut-out figure of the comedian and immediately they were surrounded by a camera crew. That moment turned into the trailer of the upcoming, “The Fluffy Movie.” Click on the blue link below to watch the trailer. Click on the blue link below to watch the trailer. Click on me to watch The Fluffy Movie trailer The Fluffy Movie In case you’ve been on the moon for a while, Gabriel Iglesias … [Read more...]
Are You Kidding Me? Book Release Sept 2014
July 16, 2014 By 8 Comments
I am pleased to announce that my book, Are You Kidding Me? My Life With an Extremely Loud Family, Bathroom Calamities, and Crazy Relatives will be released Sept. 8, 2014. With a little help from my friends and lots of encouragement, I did it. I really, really did it! I am so grateful for the terrific group of bloggers and special friends that jumped on board to be part of the book cover reveal to help promote my book. Without their support, I would still be drinking too much coffee and staring blankly at my computer screen. It's a two year dream come true! Are You Kidding Me? Yep, friends and relatives have asked, "Did you talk about me in Are You Kidding Me? Should I be worried?" Well, … [Read more...]
Would Your Family Kill Over Iced Tea?
July 11, 2014 By 13 Comments
Blame it all on me. But in my defense, I didn’t anticipate that my family would fight for iced tea. First thing you need to know: my husband is a patient, reasonable man. He never gets mad over little things. “What’s for dinner?” he said, sniffing the air for a hint. “Leftovers,” I said as I turned on the microwave. “Fantastic.” And after the meal, he asked, “Do we still have some of that chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory?” “Oops, the kids ate it.” “No problem.” But if anyone messes with his iced tea, beware, an all out war brewed to boiling proportions. There’s a little story behind how it all started. On my quest for a healthy … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Parents of College Freshman
July 7, 2014 By 9 Comments
Like six million other parents, my child heads off to college for the first time. She’s on her way to becoming an adult. Endless changes will bombard our kids from having a roommate for the first time to figuring out the magic behind time management. A few useful tips can aid in making the transition to college smooth and painless. However, your tears are guaranteed! Send care packages. Your kids really count on getting reminders from home. Don’t be stingy. Fill boxes with candy, cookies, letters, pictures, toiletries, and gift cards. Extra cash never hurt. This will help them feel more connected to home. Write a contract. Together set realistic academic and social goals with your … [Read more...]
Barbeque Battle – Mom VS Man
June 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
My husband decided that the first day of summer was the perfect opportunity to teach to our teenage son the finer aspects of barbequing. I spied through the mini-blinds in amusement as they walked in unison to the silver behemoth in the backyard, the Grill Master 5000. My man raised the lid with as much reverence as the scene from Indiana Jones when he uncovered the Ark of the Covenant. In a poof, brown, crushed leaves and nine month's worth of dried bugs exploded out the top. Step-by-Step BBQ Instructions The Master and Teenage Apprentice spent the next thirty minutes with their heads deep within the confines of The Grill. Dad gestured with an 18-inch, professional-grade stainless … [Read more...]
Dying of Thirst During California Drought
June 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Hey California, it’s me, your lawn. Didn’t recognize me at first, did you? Now don’t hate me because I’ve turned a sickly shade of olive and my blades are brittle since the California drought. If you think I have it bad, take a look around. Oak Tree’s leaves have curled, Shrubby’s croaked and Birds of Paradise never had a chance. It’s just a matter of time before we’re all gone by summer’s end. California, when are you going to take some responsibility? My blood…err…chlorophyll is on your hands. Cut 25% During California Drought For the beautiful state of California, my homeowners sacrificed their lawn, fruit trees, vegetable garden, and vineyards when you asked parts of the state to cut … [Read more...]
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