It’s MAKEUP WEEK at Mom Generations! My good friend Leah Carlson is helping me out this week… she is a professional make-up artist and just does the most fabulous makeup. We’re still talking eyebrows – and a BIG thank you to my mother for being our model. Unlike me, needing waxing, my mom needs “fill-in.” What do you need?

Like most people (I think!?), I give my parents a hard time about their lack of knowledge in the technology department. But I always oftentimes try to patiently assist them when they have questions about how to do things on their computers or need help their iPods. Don’t get me wrong, they do better than a lot of people their [...]

I usually maintain my eyebrow “arch” by tweezing. It’s something I have to do every couple of days or so… whether I like it or not. BUT! My fashion (well, beauty) advice today for mothers is all about WAXING. It’s important to get your eyebrows waxed once every couple of months or so (I’m one of those unfortunate women who [...]

Kellogg’s sent us some new cereal boxes to look at and try out… I already am in love! I need to save as much room as I can in my pantry – not to mention, this is much better on the environment because smaller box equals bigger benefits. The new cereal box still holds the same amount of cereal, but [...]

A long time ago, while attending college in preparation to become a teacher, I learned something that has come to mean a great deal to me. It’s about kids… but more about character and self and how the heart meets the mind and spirit. And it’s about determination. Here it is: As teachers and parents and mentors and coaches, our [...]

Style is a difficult thing to define. Not everyone knows her own personal style. Even myself – I tend to gravitate towards different types of styles. I love the classic look of J.Crew clothing. I love the boho feel of Urban Outfitters. I love the easy-pieces and simplicity of Old Navy and the GAP. I love the beauty and romanticism [...]

Walmart was kind enough to give the 11Moms smartphones. I chose to get myself an iPhone. I have been wanting to get one for a couple of months now, but I was waiting for my BlackBerry contract to finish up. I have to admit – I seized the day and went right for the iPhone when I had the chance! [...]

My mother stayed overnight last night to help me with the boys. My husband happens to be away on business, and with the boys all sick – William and Alexander have the stomach flu and Benjamin and Henry have double ear infections – I needed some back-up. This morning my mother had to run off to a quick appointment with [...]

I get lots of emails with questions that start with, “What if…” And today’s question? “What if I’m a size 16, and I want to add a little sexiness to my wardrobe?” – Julie Hi Julie! My advice to you if you want to add a little “something” to your wardrobe for some extra sexiness?  I  definitely suggest that you [...]

I’ve been staying with Audrey while her husband is out of town for a couple of days. And not since junior high have I been dissected as thoroughly as I’ve been by Audrey’s 4 little guys. Examples: William (4): Why do you wear pajamas with pumpkins on them when it’s not Halloween? Alex (3): Why does your hair stand up [...]