5 years ago my husband got a call that shook his life forever… his best friend from Brown – Dimitri Gavriel, who had joined the Marines at the age of 29 – had been killed in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Our William was 3 months old at the time… I look at him today, this 5-year old boy, and I [...]

Hanes is finishing up their huge 3-day sale today! I’m a huge Hanes fan… not only for the guys in my house (socks, undies, tees and sweats), but for me, too. There are 2 DEALS going on right now that are worth checking out: 1. You can save $5 with every $25 purchase. 2. Buy 2 tees and get a [...]

I’ve had a lot of people in my life recently announce some pregnancy news! With all 4 of my sons… I knew the sex of them. Actually, with Henry we didn’t want to find out, we wanted to be surprised, but the technician told us by mistake. Pregnancy is a very exciting time… I just found out that one of [...]

Famous Footwear is having a HUGE sale right now on their summer sandals… and offering a 20% OFF coupon in their weekly ad. You can also get to their 20% OFF coupon online. If you’re a Famous Footwear shopper… you will LOVE some of the selections they have right now. If you’re not a Famous Footwear shopper… you have to [...]

I graduated from Brown University 10 years ago this weekend. I never dreamed when I received my diploma 10 years ago that… I would marry my college sweetheart (I had hoped!). I would have 4 sons. I would be back living in Rhode Island. And that I would be something called a “blogger.” It was pretty cool going back to [...]

I had the pleasure of chatting with Melina Kanakaredes a couple of weeks ago about her partnership with Hanes and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. She was one of the most gracious and kindest celebrities! I loved seeing this video because I didn’t get to actually see her face, but when they sent me this video – it was [...]

Parigi Fashions for Kids. I’m sure you’ve heard of some of their brands – DKNY, Puma, Baby Phat, Apple Bottoms and Phat Farm. What I love about Parigi Fashions is that they bring style and coolness to kids in a very classic way. As a mom of young boys and an auntie to young nieces, I love that the clothing [...]

ideeli has the ever-so-amazing Michael Kors today! Nothing says “pure American sportswear” better than Michael by Michael Kors. Kors’s vision of chic, luxurious sportswear showcases looks that pair clean silhouettes with bold details, exuding confidence and classic glamour. Embraced equally by fashion insiders and consumers, in the past decade, Kors has expanded his empire to include accessories and a men’s [...]

For my tri readers – some triathlon deals for the Memorial Day Weekend! Happy Training! Xterra Wetsuits: 50% off selected wetsuits – Enter code MEM50 at checkout (Expires Saturday, May 29) Bike Nashbar: 15% off ONE item – no coupon code required; discount taken at checkout. (Expires Monday, May 31) SpeedoUSA: 25% off entire purchase + Free Shipping on orders [...]

Have you ever put on a t-shirt, only to have it be all big and bulky? While we were in Florida with Lifetime for our amazing Lifetime Moms retreat, my friend Colleen popped on her t-shirt and it was a little too big for her, so I showed her my “twist trick” that I do. It really allows the t-shirt [...]