Lara's World

Here's a peek at what's up in the world of this Mom/Writer:

Articles published in Chicago Parent magazine
My latest piece - on the Family Resource Center at DuPage Children's Museum (scroll down the page - it's Spotlight #2).

Interested in taking your kids fruit-picking? If you live near Chicago, try these places.

My review, of a book series by some folks I know also appeared as part (subtitled "Inspiring Creativity") of a feature article in the same issue.

Current Hobbies/Interests:
Want some truly inspiring helps for getting your house organized? Check out:
http://www.flylady.net
I had the chance to visit with the Flylady herself recently as part of an article I was working on and had a delightful phone conversation with her. Started with her husband chasing their cat in the background - the cat had apparently caught a bullfrog and Flylady was hoping to rescue him (the frog). Then she ended with a special tip for my daughter on how to make the top bunk of the bunk bed. Now, every morning, she makes her bed "the Flylady way" before she even climbs down (and then gets completely dressed before coming downstairs, also thanks to the Flylady system).