Category Archives: KIDS

Sunday afternoons are best spent with good friends…

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Monki

…and yummy treats! EATS: Afternoon Tea Sandwiches Makes 4 serving Ingredients: 8 oz mascarpone cheese 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2Tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 Tbs fresh dill 1 1/2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp salt … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HOME, KIDS | Tagged afternoon tea, backyard fun, backyard party, being present, celebration, drought, eats, Kids, recipe, southern california living, Summer, tea sandwiches, water conservation idea | 3 Comments

EATS: Stovetop Popcorn for a Busy Mom (Person)

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Monki

I adore the smell of freshly popped popcorn in movie theaters. The microwave version just cannot compete: that version tastes of artificial butter and is usualy either too oily or too dry. I experimented with stovetop popcorn a couple of weeks back, and can … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HOME, KIDS | Tagged furikake, movie, old bay, popcorn, snack, stovetop snacks | 1 Comment

Playground Envy

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Monki

Plumster bargained herself some time at the school playground after I picked her up from school. She happily ran off to dangle herself going back and forth on the monkey bars. There were other kids dangling themselves all over the monkey bars … Continue reading →

Posted in KIDS, MUSING | Tagged being present, humor, iphone addict, Musing, parenting, playground | 1 Comment

Techno Party, With Kids

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Monki

What a fun event! The brain child of three DJ friends: Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation, Philipp Jung of M.A.N.D.Y. and Get Physical Music, and John Wander of Roam Music, U.R. Art is a fun day time dance party where our … Continue reading →

Posted in COUPLE, KIDS, TRAVEL | Tagged Bergomot Station, dance party, Give a Beat, home life, Kids, life after kids, parenthood, techno party, U.R. ART, weekend | Leave a comment

EATS: Rainy Night Mexican Hot Chocolate

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Monki

It’s raining in Los Angeles! With the rain drops falling softly outdoors and the headlights of cars swishing by, I whipped up this hot concoction for a cozy night. Here is the recipe: EATS: Rainy Night Mexican Hot Chocolate Makes … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HOME, KIDS | Tagged almond milk, celebration, eats, family, health, home life, Kids, Los Angeles, mexican chocolate, rainy day comfort food, southern california living | 3 Comments

Silver Chain Love: a Mother’s Day Celebration

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Monki

Plumster likes to make necklaces and bracelets. When she was five, my mother taught her how to make Chinese knotting and equipped her with a complete tool kit and colored silk cords. Plumster has been lavishing me with various intricate wearable arts ever since. When I saw that … Continue reading →

Posted in KIDS | Tagged abbot kinney, arts and crafts, career woman, jewelery making, mother's day, motherhood, silver, Todd Reed | 2 Comments

The Rain in LA Falls…Seldomly

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Monki

Los Angeles finally enjoyed a rare episode of rain last night. Around 9pm, as Plumster was snuggling down for the night, we heard: “da–da–da–“. Plum: Mommy, what’s that sound? Me, listening intently, trying to decipher the sound: Humm… OH! Baby, it’s … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Monki

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! The parents of Plum’s school have already been sent numerous emails about the week’s festivities. Today, each child was to bring one flower to her homeroom teacher. Flower shops were closed by the time … Continue reading →

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EATS: Sunday Supper Summer Roll

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Monki

Sunday supper is often the one meal that the monkey clan gather together around the dining table after a busy week/end, to recharge with delicious foods and love. We recently got into setting our ingredients out and having everyone make their own summer rolls. Not only is … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HOME, KIDS | Tagged asian food, eats, family meal, quick dinner, recipe, summer roll, sunday supper, vietnamese food | 6 Comments

Breasts and Tests

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Monki

Conversation during breakfast this morning: Me: Plum, Daddy will be taking you to school this morning because I have to go get something done. Plum, intrigued: What are you getting done? Me: I’m getting my mammography done. Women over the age of … Continue reading →