To my Mom, with LOVE

Because she’s a running the bases kind of mom (and grandma)… BlissTV – Thanks Mom from Blissful Media Group on Vimeo. I was a competitive swimmer for 14 years of my life. My dream was to always be an Olympian… I used to hang photos of Jenny Thompson and Summer Sanders on my wall and [...]

COAST Apparel – Amazing Polos for Women

There’s one thing my son Alexander loves to wear – his “handsome shirts.” Or, as everyone else likes to call them – polos. I don’t know why, but ever since Alexander was a little boy he has been obsessed with wearing a “handsome shirt” every single day. Even this morning, as I was getting him [...]

Chico's – New Trends and 50% OFF

Chico’s is all about the black/white trends right now… I’m in love with the $119 – Flower Stitch Calyca Jacket. 50% off your highest item with purchase of $100 or more with code 6775 at Chicos.com (valid 2/25-3/14)

Fall 2010 Fashion Trends – Outerwear

Fall 2010 Fashion Trends on the Outerwear front. Coats, jackets, ponchos, wraps… you name it, outerwear is one of my favorite things to wear when Fall comes around. Usually in New England we can start wearing jackets in late October. It’s right about that time when the leaves are changing… it’s starting to get dark [...]

Rock Climbing at a Roller Skating Rink. Who knew?

When Barry and I spent the afternoon with our two granddaughters at a roller skating rink, celebrating Taylor’s 9th birthday, little did I think I’d end up gripping the face of a rock climbing wall, right next to each of my beautiful granddaughters. Harnessed. Safely roped. Ready to go. And I thought roller skating for [...]

SPANX New Slimming Swimwear

SPANX New Slimming Swimwear. (Um… hello? Is that SPANX and swimwear in the same sentence? Yes. Yes. Triple YES!) There are usually 3 things we get “nervous” about “squishing” our bodies into: 1. Lingerie 2. Jeans 3. Swimwear There’s always that question – “How do I look in this?” Let’s face it, swimwear is usually [...]

Mom Fashion: How to Find the Perfect Boots (Yes, in FEB)

How to Find the Perfect Boots. Who cares, right? I mean… it’s almost March – we want to be thinking sandals and flip flops and fabulous wedges. Well – yes… but also, part wrong. OK ladies… since you can pretty much get boots ON SALE just about everywhere right now… go find your perfect boot [...]

Downy Touch of Comfort Program with Chandra Wilson

Downy’s Touch of Comfort Program is doing something absolutely amazing with award-winning actress and star of “Grey’s Anatomy,” Chandra Wilson. Last year, Downy partnered with Quilts for Kids, Inc. and Chandra Wilson, to launch the Downy Touch of Comfort Program. Since this partnership, Downy has delivered thousands of quilts to hospitalized children nationwide, bringing them [...]

NYC Memories

In the 5 months that I have lived in NYC, I have not spent many of my weekends here (cue a raised-eyebrow “You don’t say?” from my co-workers, who often see me lugging my weekend travel bag into the office on Fridays). In fact, I can probably count the number of weekends on one hand. [...]

Half Marathon at the Hamptons

From the inception of the idea that I could possibly try to train for a Half Marathon… until the moment I finished… was a journey I will always remember. It began on November 28, 2009, after I completed a 5-mile race that Janie had encouraged me to run. OK. 5 miles. I did it. But [...]

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