Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Cake



This cake is eggless and it’s so much better than the box cakes. Trust me, I never thought I’d say that. A crispy layer forms on the top of the cake and it is oh so good!

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups white sugar
 (turbinado sugar for Vegan)
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups water
1 cup vegetable oil (I use canola)
2 Tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350.
In a …

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Technology & the Fam: If You Can’t Beat ‘em, Join ‘em!



I have talked a lot about reasons to limit technology in your family and household and strategies to do so (read limiting and balancing). Now, I thought it might be nice to explore ways people are using technology to connect.

1. Texting or E-mailing
Sending loving texts. In my practice, a couple I see talks about texting each other throughout the day to stay connected. The texting has decreased the stress and anxiety created by his constant travel and her hectic work schedule. Another couple talks about how they find that sending a loving e-mail or text …

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For Every 987 Bad Dates….



…you have a really fantastic one. That date where you close down the bar, then sit in the car talking for another hour, then text each other when you get home. I’d almost forgotten it was possible. But recently, I had one of those.

It’s funny how intangible that “thing” is, that chemistry – but when it’s there, it’s there. I also find it always happens when I least expect it. Well truth be told, it’s been a good while since it’s happened to me, so I have come to not expect it. It’s like this wonderful gift that drops …

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A Room of One’s Own



“So long as you write what you wish to write, that is all that matters; and whether it matters for ages or only for hours, nobody can say. ”
― Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own

Do you have a room, or a spot, or a chair that you gravitate to? That feels like your corner of the world? Mine is my office. I love my office. It is the attic, nothing better than an attic. Maybe it is the rooflines that make it so cool. It is always 10 degrees hotter up here – which I love. …

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Elle’s Book Reads: Memoirs



Here are some memoirs that I’ve recently read (or I’m currently reading) and have really enjoyed. From the very inspirational life of Julia Child in My Life in France to the hilarious Bossypants from Tina Fey. The following books have made me laugh, cry, smile, and everything in between!


1. My Life In France – Julia Child with Alex Prud’Homme

 

 

2. Two Kisses For Maddy: A Memoir Of Loss And Love – Matt Logelin

 

 

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Felicity Huffman LIVE Stream Q+A – 1pm PST



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Hump Day Cocktails: French Martini



A party isn’t a party without a signature cocktail (at least not in the land of Lauren) so when I recently needed one to offer my guests for a gathering, I went to Google and searched for recipes. Behold:

I shall call this “Pretty Little French Martini.” I like to name my drinks.

This tasty little beverage is nice, light and very refreshing. Also, I believe it is VERY healthy because of the pineapple juice (I like to look at the positive side of my beverages).

Want to make your own? Of COURSE you do! Here is what you’ll need:

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Mommytube: I Have To Go Poop!



As seen on The Today Show this adorable tot, who’s breaking IQ records for her age, shows us that no matter the IQ, when you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go!

Do you have any funny videos of you and/or  your children? Submit to us in our contact form or post onto Youtube with the title, Flicka’s Mommytube. We’ll post our favorites onto the site!

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