Do you have a bucket list? I’ve always wanted to go to a drag show with my best friends. It’s seemed so daring, entertaining and theatrical, what’s not to like?! Fortunately I live near San Francisco and it’s not too hard to find a first rate drag show, one where you seriously start to believe that the performers are REAL WOMEN. For a group of fun-loving ladies, Sunday’s a Drag at the Starlight Room in the Sir Frances Drake Hotel provided the perfect mixture of entertainment and naughty we craved. (PS. Don't miss the YouTube video at the end.) Seven Women Seven fearless women, decked out in their sparkliest outfits and highest heels, commandeered a long table near the stage. We … [Read more...]
Are You Kidding Me? Book Review on Humor Times
October 31, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The very talented and renowned Roz Warren reviewed my book on the Humor Times. Here's a blurb. Then click through to read the whole article. It's easy to enjoy the quick, upbeat glimpses into suburban family life in Stacey Gustafson's new book, "Are you Kidding Me?" -- By Roz Warren, Humor Times. via Stacey Gustafson: An Erma for the Cell Phone Era. Humor Times For more about Humor Times, the website says: "Keep the political insanity at bay with a Humor Times magazine subscription (or "prescription"!) — delivering the laughs to your door each month! The Humor Times hard-copy magazine features the finest in editorial cartoons, humor columns and 'fake news' each issue! … [Read more...]
Shut the Hell Up I’m Taking a Nap
October 22, 2014 By 6 Comments
Ever wonder if there’s a surefire way to get your kids off the couch fast? Or move your husband? Just say you’re going to take a nap. All hell breaks loose. Let me start at the beginning. We enjoyed eating at Vic’s All Star Kitchen on Saturday mornings. Nothing beat a big stack of hotcakes, thick smoky bacon, side of hash browns and a plate of toast to induce a coma later in the day. By noon, I could barely move much less keep my eyes opened. I said to my family, “I’ll be upstairs. Taking a nap.” Time To Ask Friends Over “Okay. Can I have some friends over?” my daughter asked, bolting off the sofa and stuffing a bag of popcorn in the microwave. “Talk to your dad. I’ll be in my … [Read more...]
It’s a Pain in the Ass to Promote Your Book Online
October 16, 2014 By 2 Comments
To promote your book online is more difficult than trying to get your teenager to do calculus homework on a Friday night during a Pretty Little Liars marathon. But sometimes you get lucky and the right person enjoys what you have to offer. For me, that was Roz Warren. She took a liking to my novel, Are You Kidding Me? My Life with an Extremely Loud Family, Bathroom Calamities, and Crazy Relatives and posted a review on the Huffington Post. Presto, it climbed up to the Book home page. Here’s an excerpt: Stacey Gustafson: An Erma for the Cell Phone Era Roz says, “It's easy to enjoy these quick, upbeat glimpses into suburban family life. Gustafson covers much the same ground as Erma Bombeck, … [Read more...]
How to Host a Chicken Soup for the Soul Meal
October 15, 2014 By 6 Comments
What do you do when you win a free box of food products from Chicken Soup for the Soul and then remember that you don't like to cook? Ask your best friends for help, of course! Last March, I responded to a call-out by Chicken Soup, “We’re looking for a few volunteers to host Chicken Soup for the Soul comfort food dinner parties. We’ll send you our food products; you cook and invite your friends, and then take lots of photos and write up the results for your blog and/or social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.”Count me in! Five months later… I received an email, “Chicken Soup for the Soul food package is on its way! Your food party kit will contain a welcome … [Read more...]
9 Funny Ways My Daughter Turned Me Into a Sorority Girl
October 6, 2014 By 17 Comments
This summer, I was overjoyed to spend time with my college daughter. We stayed up all night talking about her college adventures and by summer’s end, we were sharing clothes and beauty tips. Soon I realized that I had turned into her college sorority buddy. 9 Funny Ways My Daughter Turned Me Into a Sorority Girl Late Night Movies – I enjoy a good movie like the next guy, but lowered my standards this summer to watch teenage girl tearjerkers until the wee hours. When she was away at college, I slipped under the covers by 10:30 sharp. Now, if she asked, “Want to watch The Notebook?” I was hooked. Popping in a movie after 11p.m. became a regular thing. Going to bed after 2 a.m. and … [Read more...]
Clash of the Couples Book Takes It All Off
September 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Guess who has a story in Clash of the Couples? Me! My story may not involve any nudity but it's sure to please. "Home Almost Alone," tells about the time I locked my baby daughter inside an empty house, blaming the entire incident on my husband. Let's just say that there was a hammer, a serious threat, a cursing involved. Funny gal pal, Camille Thompson's also featured. She considers herself a reluctant traveler at best. Her story, "Neurotic in Lisbon," tells the tale of a dream vacation gone horribly wrong. From an impatient public restroom attendant to a polite, but terrified waiter, it was clear this getaway would not end well. Sneak Peek at Clash of the Couples Coupledom. … [Read more...]
Show Me Your Wrinkles Author Anne Bardsley
September 15, 2014 By 4 Comments
When I heard that my good friend and funny gal Anne Bardsley was releasing her latest novel, How I Earned My Wrinkles: Musings on Marriage, Motherhood, and Menopause, I thought to myself, "What can I do to help?" We met at the Erma Bombeck Writers' Conference in April and bonded over stand-up comedy. Both of us volunteered to do comedy on the last night of the conference. I was frantically practicing my routine in the mirror the night before stand-up when I heard talking in the hallway. I yanked open the door and hauled Anne and Rae Ellen Lee (A Field Guide to Geezers) into the room. They listened to my worries, were a patient audience, and helped calm my nerves. Ever since, … [Read more...]
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