On the show: Korean Day Spa! Masters Swimming! Sheila counsels Lian on Behavioral Issues! Hi, Chaos Crew! I do not know where this week went. Wow. One o’clock on Saturday afternoon and my work To Do List is still longer then my weekend To Do List. Oh, well… that happens. I wanted to let you [...]
I loved these Magic Trees, I wanted some for my living room, but they were not for sale. Everybody needs a little magic in their day. And this week, I found my magic at the re-opening of the new Disney Store in Montebello, CA. I admit, I am fan of all things Disney. I appreciate [...]
I am off to the opening of the new Disney Store this morning! But it seems like cheating to put that on the list of products, events, happening and entertainment since I haven’t seen the joint. But , because I am running a tad short of time…. 1. The new Disney Store I’ll fill you [...]
Oh, did you think I was going to have all the answers on how to get the kids up and out the door without Chaos? No. I have some thoughts and I’m looking for any tried-and-tested strategies you have used to make your mornings go a little smoother. I am putting together an article for [...]
Hello, Chaos Crew… Two sisters, one mic, one new Satellite Sisters podcast! What a day it is shaping up to be: there is a new Satellite Sisters podcast up at the satellitesisters website AND we are in full preparation mode for the World Cup Knockstage match of US v. Ghana. Plus, I found the optometrist [...]
No, not me. Let me put that out there right now. There may have been a time when I put that question to the Chaos Crew, but my doctor answered it fairly emphatically 12 years ago. Be happy with 2 healthy boys and close up shop. So I did, but with some sadness every now [...]
Hello, Chaos Crew.. Welcome to a new ( weekly? bi-weekly?) feature at Chaos Chronicles: 10 Things to Like This Tuesday! A compendium of products, events, entertainment and entertaining ideas, food, recipes and random items. I’m often asked for recommendations on everything from books to blue jeans, so this is my way of passing on information. [...]
A new study out from Boston College called The New Dads reveals that today’s dads have more in common with today’s moms than any previous generation of fathers: they are totally stressed out trying to achieve work-life balance! Welcome to our nightmare, fellas! In the study, 59% of all father reveal they feel stress trying [...]
Hello, Chaos Crew, I am so glad I recorded Chaos Chronicles Podcast 234 yesterday, before the US World Cup match and what appears to be another oncoming cold. ( Yes, sick again in our house. Ugh.) Given the yelling at the refs and the virus, I would have been voiceless today . But not yesterday! [...]
Sail on, Abby. Yesterday, in the midst of caring for a sick son (again!) and doing some book-related work, I was monitoring the constant updates on the Abby Sunderland and her Awful Parents story. The pile- on was mounting with rumors of reality shows and book deals. Headlines on parenting sites urged us all to [...]
