Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

I think as Mamas we are super sensitive about whether we're doing this whole mothering thing "right". Will our kids grow up to be kind, functional adults? Or, will they be damaged beyond repair becaus...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about building a foundation for your kids and how vital that is. The beautiful thing is that once the foundation is laid the fun can begin! Here are some examples from my life...

I dragged myself to a meeting with an older friend. I was exhausted, both physically and mentally. All I wanted to do was stay in bed. Forever. But, I had made a commitment and I didn't want to cancel...

When I was a kid, health food was chopped celery suspended in lemon Jello. Kids ate baloney (talk about mystery meat!) on white bread and moms made their baked goods with a healthy dose of lard. It's ...

We shared an article last week; it started out with a sad story: "I was talking with a woman a few months ago who was sharing with me her plans for their summer break. She told me of all the activitie...

I have a small zipper bag that holds my daily make-up. In it are the bare necessities to make me feel my best and ready to face the world. Any extra colors or "experimental" make-up palettes are stash...

It seems there are two types of January moms: the kind who feel energized, renewed and ready to leap into the New Year and the kind who suffer from Holiday Hangover. I am the second kind. I looked aro...

As we head into a new year, there's a quiet revolution happening: People are refusing to make New Year's resolutions. And, I love it! As far back as I can remember, New Year's resolutions have been a ...

I was feeling pretty raggedy. I've shared with you before that I suffer from an auto-immune disorder. It affects my hearing and my balance and makes it difficult to go out in public. It's hard for me ...

In the entertainment industry, ego issues are common. It seems like once someone gets famous, they quickly adopt an entitled air. They lose touch with the "real world" most of us live in and instead e...