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March 4, 2018

2018 Academy Awards

I’m really enjoying tonight’s academy awards. I love Jimmy Kimmel and glad that he was asked back to host. Although I told Dean, “Everyone else has been accused of sexual harassment so not sure who else could have hosted.” I…

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March 3, 2018

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Franco hasn’t been to a children’s museum that he didn’t love. As an adult, I’d have to say the same. Every children’s museum we’ve been to has been great. We were in Phoenix this past Christmas, and the Children’s Museum…

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March 2, 2018

The Best Credit Card Ever: Citi Double Cash

I put everything that I can on my credit card. Girl Scout cookies, recurring payments, whatever. If I could put my mortgage on my credit card, I would! This is the best credit card ever. The Citi Double Cash credit…

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March 1, 2018

Farewell Apartment, I Will Miss You

Throwback Thursday post Dear 757 Sutter Street #305, San Francisco, CA 94109, Every day that I walk into the apartment, I feel so blessed to call you home. Despite the grittiness of the surrounding Lower Nob Hill neighborhood, you are…

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February 28, 2018

How to Hire the Perfect Caregiver

How to Hire the Perfect Caregiver Since Dean and I have had a total of three nannies, one of whom we fired, I feel keenly aware of what is important when looking for a caregiver, which is this: trust. Do…

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February 27, 2018

How Do You Get Your News?

I’m kind of a news junkie. Are you too? How do you stay informed with news and current events? Here’s what I do not use TV: I am not a TV person. In fact, I despise TV. It’s my personal…

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February 26, 2018

2018 Best Lent Ever: Day 13: Cal Legacy

Yesterday was Cal day for me. I had a play date with two friends from college and our children, who range in age from 2 to 6 years old. Future Cal Bears! I dressed Franco up in Cal gear just…

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February 25, 2018

2018 Best Lent Ever: Day 12: Braintoss

Today I’m sharing one of my favorite and most used apps: Braintoss. Before Braintoss, I used my inbox as a to-do list, sending myself reminders and emails on various tasks or calendar items. With Braintoss, I simply click on the…

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February 24, 2018

2018 Best Lent Ever: Day 11: The Florida Project

Dean and I are on a mission to watch the Academy Award nominees, but many of them aren’t available to rent. So we settled on The Florida Project. It was really good. All of the acting was phenomenal including Willem…

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February 23, 2018

2018 Best Lent Ever: Day 10: Shabbat

I love this video of celebrating Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, at a Wendy’s in Palm Springs. It really is about connection and belonging. I’m fascinated by other religions which led me to conduct interviews of people and their beliefs. Here…

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