Author Archive: Lisa Birrell
Jolt your wardrobe with electric blue jeans
Blue, blue electric blue – that’s the color of my jeans. Blue, blue… Sometimes I go out on a limb with my fashion. Recently that limb was an electric blue pair of color-drenched skinny jeans by Jolt. I paired them with grey suede ankle boots, black menswear shirt worn long, crop vest with black and grey [...]
Escape with me to the islands
I’m slipping into a daytime fantasy… As my work computer screen sucks the life from my eyes, shriveling them into zombie raisins, my mind expands and floats like a hail of dandelion fluff away, away from my desk and catches the current of a jungle-scented ocean breeze. Gently I paddle in azure water as nearby dolphins [...]
Save big money at kid’s clothes consignment events
Every change of season I spend a ton of dough on clothes for my son. Fall and winter are right around the corner, so it’s time to stock up on the next round of clothes in his growing-boy size for cooler weather. I only have one child and this expense goes into the hundreds. I [...]
Pack better lunches with nifty containers
I have a dream. My dream is not only will my son eat everything I pack in his lunch, but he will look at me and in his best Oliver Twist voice say, “Please, mom, I want some more.” Sadly, this has not come to pass. I’ve tried everything over the years. When he was [...]
Bite into something new with P*DE*Q
I discovered a new delicacy in town and it’s called P*DE*Q. These donut-hole size tapioca-based cheese bread bites made me swoon when I tried them a couple weeks ago during a tasting event at the Sierra Nut House. Now I must spread the word! P*DE*Q is a fresh take on a common Brazilian snack. They [...]
Wheel repair is magic
A couple weeks ago I turned right too tightly, bumped my wheel off the curb and scraped my alloy rim. Now I am picky about my car. I do not like scratches, dents or anything marring its surface. Immediately, I called Fresno Acura and they recommended Wheel Magic. What a great business for finicky car [...]
Tour the galaxy in metallic-gold shoes
Ah, my forever friend – the shoe. You are with me in good times and in bad times. Sometimes you pinch my toes, but mostly you just make me smile. Case in point these new Born Crown shoes I purchased last week at Nordstrom Rack for a mere $55 ($140 regular price). They are structured, yet [...]
Cool containers make packing fun
I like things in containers. In fact, I like containers for my containers. That’s why I think Beeline Boxes is a great idea for anyone who a) has a container fetish and b) is moving out of an old home or office and into a new one. Beeline Boxes rents eco-friendly, reusable plastic moving boxes, [...]
Consult your danger checklist when it comes to child safety
Since my son was an infant, I’ve had a danger checklist I consult anytime he goes anywhere for a play date, sleepover or visit. Yes, I am obsessive when it comes to safety, but shouldn’t we all be to some extent when it involves our children? It’s summertime and our kids are all over the place [...]
Countdown to ridiculous reality TV
I’m a lot of things, but not a couch potato. You won’t find me staring blankly at the TV for hours and hours. But I have to admit, as of late, I’ve become stuck on a few choice shows. I present to you, my countdown to favorite ridiculous reality TV. 5. Operation Repo on truTV: [...]
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