Mama Drama: Potty Training On The Go
September 3, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Dear Mama Drama:
My two year old is potty training and has moved into wearing “big girl panties.” I am freaked out about taking her out of the house because I’m afraid she’ll have an accident and will become too discouraged. How can I take her out and help her to be successful?
~ Stuck in the [...]

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Taking on Brunswick Zone’s New Bowling Mamas League
August 30, 2010 – 5:30 am | 11 Comments
Taking on Brunswick Zone’s New Bowling Mamas League

I have a confession: I generally avoid activities at which I suck. I’m not sure if this is due to the fact that I hate losing or that I’m not having a good time if I’m not winning.
Oh wait. Is that the same thing?
Regardless, bowling is one such activity. So, when my friend Eva invited [...]

Next Stop: Kindergarten (and how to enjoy the ride)
August 25, 2010 – 7:00 am | 8 Comments
Next Stop:  Kindergarten (and how to enjoy the ride)

Is it just me, or does anyone else hate buying back-to-school items?  I’ve tried to get a little here and there, taking my 12-page list each time I head out to Target.  We may have to look into donating our plasma (blood, not TV) this month in order to make ends meet in order to [...]

How will you be celebrating back-to-school “Me” day?
August 23, 2010 – 3:00 pm | 12 Comments
How will you be celebrating back-to-school “Me” day?

It may come as a shock to anyone who knows me but I really, really like to be alone.
I also like to socialize, as my third grade teacher divulged on my report card when she said I had “verbal diarrhea.”
Though I truly love exploring with my children, the toughest adjustment to motherhood for me [...]

A bear, hail and other camping calamities
August 11, 2010 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
A bear, hail and other camping calamities

This summer, my family spent two weekends camping—in a TENT—in two separate forests, with two different groups of friends. Back in January we were asked to go, and our friends made the reservations for two consecutive weekends. We feel fortunate to have good friends, and spending a weekend away “unplugged” sounded like a great idea [...]

The Dos (and mostly don’ts) of Letterboxing in Colorado
August 9, 2010 – 8:30 am | 13 Comments
The Dos (and mostly don’ts) of Letterboxing in Colorado

I have always been intrigued by treasure hunts. The prospect of discovering something valuable and cosseted is exciting to me. From the moment I first watched The Amazing Race, I was hooked. Following clues and traveling the world would be a dream come true.
Getting lost in umpteen countries is not.
My kids and I recently watched [...]

Snooked Again: How a Reality TV Star Stole My Moment in the National Spotlight
August 2, 2010 – 8:10 am | 25 Comments
Snooked Again: How a Reality TV Star Stole My Moment in the National Spotlight

I was in New York City this weekend presenting these family travel products on the Fox Network’s morning show, Fox and Friends.
I know. I’m still shocked they would even allow The Amber Show to be broadcast nationally.
Grant, a publicist in Arizona, arranged the gig after I appeared for his clients on the Tom Martino Show. [...]

Mama Confessional: How did you keep your kids occupied this summer?
July 28, 2010 – 6:40 am | 15 Comments
Mama Confessional: How did you keep your kids occupied this summer?

I’d like to say that I’ve taken my kids on outings and that we’ve experienced new and wonderful adventures this month. Wouldn’t it be amazing if I could share of our many hikes in the wonderful Colorado mountains, or perhaps tell of a day spent at the Denver Zoo where we took a picnic and [...]