Truths By Crissy: Jamie Oliver Has Left the Building
Wry and Retro: Crissy’s not only beautiful, she has life experience…she’s been there. Jamie Oliver Has Left The Building…
Greek Barley and Peach Salad
You don’t have to wait for the summer to enjoy peaches. Canned peaches are an affordable option during the winter and spring months. They’re delicious in salads, desserts or in an entree. A bonus is that canned peaches actually contain 3.5 … Read More
About a Girl
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About a Girl Hills to climb A long journey ahead Born nurturer of the human race Both blessing and burden My sisters before me have blazed the trail I trod in sage footsteps Obstacles to conquer Moments of pain Moments … Read More
Truths By Crissy: An Inevitable Exit
Wry and Retro: Crissy’s not only beautiful, she has life experience…she’s been there. If your exit is inevitable…make it a grand one: Cheerio…pip, pip…and a jolly, “Go Fuck Yourself! “
Truths By Crissy: Blissful Denial
Wry and Retro: Crissy’s not only beautiful, she has life experience…she’s been there. You forgot to rinse out the tub before filling it… Have you ever just closed your eyes and refused to let a couple of unidentifiable floaties ruin … Read More
Like Modernista Mama on Facebook
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If you like my blog, please scroll down and like Modernista Mama on Facebook (down on the right side of this page). -Each and every Facebook like I get counts towards every media job I apply for. The more Facebook likes … Read More
Mindful Moment: Signs of Spring
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An activity that you can do with your children (from about age 3 up) is take a walk through nature with a sketch pad in hand, looking for signs of spring. Give each child her/his own sketching pencil and small … Read More
Truths By Crissy: Papal Dreams
Wry and Retro: Crissy’s not only beautiful, she has life experience…she’s been there. Papal dreaming amongst pink fluffy puffs of smoke… Wake me when the Pope’s a woman.
Mixed-Up Moment:Cutting Hair Becomes a Family Affair
As the kids grow, the price of a hair cut grows with them. My teenage daughters’ hair trims cost as much as my own. An enjoyable way to save money on hair cuts and encourage sibling/family bonding time is to … Read More
Mindful Tip: A Graveyard Stroll
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If you’re looking for a quiet, enjoyable time to connect with your children, take a walk through a graveyard. Graveyards are often in beautiful park like settings–quiet, with no traffic and provide interesting historical information to activate your imaginations. Children, … Read More