Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

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...

The news of Prince Harry's engagement started tongues wagging immediately. And, even though the wedding is months away, the media-frenzy has already begun. I remember when Harry's mom and dad were new...

Young kids are creatures of habit and my grandson is no exception. He likes to watch the same movies over and over again, play with the same trucks and use the same cup at my house. And, food? Well, h...

You know how annoying it is when you are going somewhere and you're already stressed out and your kids keep repeating, "Are we there yet?" Young kids aren't great at enjoying the scenery along the way...

I assume that you've played "The Balloon Game" at parties. You know, the one where you bat balloons up in the air and they can't touch the ground or you're "out"? My family plays this game whenever we...

There's one part of parenting I never got used to, one thing that made it almost intolerable. It wasn't the sleepless nights, the dirty diapers or the crying. It wasn't even the sibling rivalry, the b...

I love everything about holidays. Show me a wreath made out of toilet paper rolls or an ornament made out of used corks and I'm your gal. Add in beautifully styled photographs and I'll already have on...