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Category Archives: Art
Someone sent this to me – I love it – Attitude is EVERYTHING!
A good friend sent this to me – attitude is everything! Read this every morning and night! MAYBE WE SHOULD READ THIS EVERY MORNING: C … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Philanthropy, Prayers and Religion, Raising Children, Women's Topics
Tagged family, feelings, gratitude, hope, love, Prayers, the right thing to do, values
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Birthday cakes made by Grandma – a Vampire cake and a Lego one – for our twins who turned 5!
This year was a challenging cake year! Noah was very specific – he wanted a vampire cake with teeth and a vampire figure on it – and blood! It had to be chocolate with chocolate frosting. Sigh. Then his twin … Continue reading
#MOMSQUAD – An interesting video that throws light on the differences in generations -created by the daughter by a good friend Alexandra Addison
We are so proud of our young friend Alexandra Addison – she is now a junior producer at BuzzFeed and just wrote and produced this video. If any of you have adult children you will absolutely identify with the HUGE … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Family, Raising Children, Social media, Women's Topics
Tagged #momsquad, Addison, BuzzFeed, cleaning, cooking, decades, differences, emancipated women, helicopter parents, homemakers, life, millennials, women
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A lovely dinner party using the napkin holders sent by a dear friend in South Africa – aren’t they great?
I love entertaining. And especially love ‘dressing my table’ . Here is a recent table at The Little Farm set for 12. It was a fundraising dinner for a summer camp that our eldest grandson attended. He LOVED it and … Continue reading
Larraine Segil Scholars and families 2015 holiday party – such fun!
On the weekend before Thanksgiving we also held a holiday party that I created for my personal Larraine Segil Scholars ( LSS GROUP) and their families – at our Little Farm – with a bouncy ( of course, for the … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged cooking with kids, family, Grandma, Holiday parties, Larraine Segil Scholars, mentoring, Philanthropy, promoting women, togetherness
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Recipes for Ice Cream Cake – Carol’s best dessert – yum!
My good friend Carol makes a divine ice cream cake. It takes time which is the only little problem -but it is divine – and so – it is worth it! Enjoy! Carol’s Ice Cream Cake Ingredients: Oreo’s with cream inside – … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Desserts
Tagged chocolate ice cream, delicious, desserts, Easy recipes, family, fun, ice cream, Ice cream cake, oreo with cream, oreos cookies, vanilla ice cream
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Africa – a continent of contrasts – enjoy!
Someone sent me these photos – for those of us who come from Africa – we can appreciate the humor. To those who do not – it may seem unreal or staged – but believe me, it is real! Enjoy … Continue reading
A recent meal at Spago in Beverly Hills – truly sublime!
Here is a starter dish at Spago’s restaurant in Beverly Hills – cuisine at its best!
Posted in Art, Blog, Fruit, Meat, Other wonderful treats, Starters
Tagged 5 star restaurants, beauty in food, Beverly Hills, Cuisine, Michelin Star Restaurants, Spago, Wolfgang Puck
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Some adorable pet pictures – makes me happy! And you?
Here are some adorable pet pictures which made me happy. Hope they cheer up your day?
Posted in Art, Blog
Tagged adorable, animals, family, happiness, love, love of pets, pet pictures
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A great picture by photographer Ken Jacques – from the Los Angeles Business Journal Event – thanks Ken!
Ken took photographs at the event – and did such a great job! Here it is! Thanks Ken!
Posted in Art, Blog
Tagged Ken Jacques, Larraine Segil, Los Angeles Business Journal, photography, Women making a difference
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Africa – some funny and typical photos for your enjoyment
A friend sent me these. They are not staged. Real and funny. Enjoy!
Some charts and maps that will put your world into perspective – show your kids!
A friend sent me these – very educational and eye-opening! Share with your kids! The Economist Magazine published this view of Africa – it is larger that you might have imagined! This is perhaps the most surprising map of all. … Continue reading
Cooking with kids – what could be more fun! Some summer recipes for you and yours
Cooking with my grand kids is the best fun – and what I love to do most. The mess is truly irrelevant – teaching good healthy habits -like cleaning hands before cooking, wearing a clean apron, cleaning all utensils before … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Cheese, Family, Raising Children, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Vegetarian Mains
Tagged balsamic vinegar, cooking with kids, Feta, figs, lemon, mint, olive oil
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Cooking with Kids – so much fun – especially making their birthday cakes!
Our middle grandson Jonah turned 5 recently and wanted a Candy Cake. Yep! What is THAT? So we went off to the candy store and I gave him a budget and said – any candy that you like. About 10 … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Desserts, Family, Recipes, Recipes to Make with Children, Uncategorized
Tagged Birthday cakes, candy, cooking with kids, frosting, Grandma, grandparents, happy children, happy family times
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An attitude of gratitude – start this year off with a moment of beauty
This video was sent to me by a friend – skip the ad in the beginning and sit back and enjoy a glorious few moments giving thanks for the amazing world we live in. And may your year be full … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Family, Raising Children
Tagged a new year, Attitude of Gratitude, family, giving thanks, joy, raising children
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Dogs are healing for humans – kids learn so much from them – adults too!
Here are some cute pictures from the Internet – whomever took them – I don’t know who that is – congrats – they are amazing! Enjoy!
Posted in Art, Family
Tagged Children and pets, dogs, family, love for animals, pictures
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Cutest Animal Pictures -did you see these?
We all get a lot of junk email but these pictures sent by a friend were so adorable I had to share them with you. Even if you are not religious, these inspire a belief in a force greater than … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Family, Raising Children
Tagged animals, being kind to animals, children and animals, cute animal pictures
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Some really cute animal pictures which will make you smile – and delight your children – raising children to love animals is so important
A friend just sent me these photos. They are so delightful that even if you are not an animal lover, you will smile. Enjoy! Raising children with a love of animals is so important. It teaches responsibility ( feeding, entertaining, … Continue reading
Barbara Streisand and Il Volo Italian Singing Sensations will do a LIVE CONCERT November 9 2012 in LA!
Do you remember growing up with Barbra Streisand’s music? I recall watching her early movie clips – her auditions, that STRONG NY Accent – and the incredible emotional voice of an angel that came from her – and always seemed … Continue reading
More Glory in Nature – share with your families – Strength of an Ant, Size of a Whale and Love of a Seal
Here is the next in the amazing photos sent to me anonymously on the internet. Takes my breath away – how about yours? If you know the names of the photographers or artists do let me know. My inspirational song … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Blog, Family
Tagged Art, aweinspiring, children, Godliness, grandma music, mankind, music, nature
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