I’m 32 years old… which means, I was the prime age when Madonna was the Material Girl! I cannot believe I’m actually going to post this photo here… but, I can’t help myself – given the topic! Yup… that’s me in the 1990′s (notice the Madonna poster behind me). I have absolutely always loved Madonna. When I was a pre-teen, [...]

One of my favorite stories from childhood was Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.  I used to love to look up at the stars in the sky with my sister and recite “Twinkle, Twinkle.”  It’s amazing how you forget those moments until you’re reminded. Hallmark sent my sons the recordable storybook – Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star to try out. As soon as [...]

When I wear I makeup, I usually end up using vasoline at the end of the night to get it off. The vasoline was one of those “inside” secrets from a friend. It absolutely does get the makeup off, but it leaves that thick vasoline coating on my eyes. I’ve never been a fan of eye makeup remover in a [...]

TJMaxx and Marshalls are like magic stores to me.  Every time I walk in, it’s a different store.  The magic lies within the merchandise.  It’s always new.  It’s always in-style.  And it’s always at affordable prices.  How do they do that?  How can style (true designer style) be so affordable? I had the pleasure to chat with Sonya Cosentini, Media [...]

BlogHer is right around the corner – I couldn’t be more excited!  This is my 3rd BlogHer and each year they just get bigger and better.  If you’re a blogger – BlogHer is a destination you should hit at some point.  It’s the mecca and meeting-ground for all things BLOGGING… 1.  It’s in NYC, baby!! What a GREAT place to [...]

I don’t remember his name. I don’t remember his face. I don’t remember what I said when he knocked on our door. I only vaguely remember talking to him the night before. I had called him on the way home from the emergency vet, where they had told us our Bismarck’s cancer had spread to his liver and his spleen, [...]

There’s a beautiful little playground near my home. It has all new swings and slides and climbing apparatuses and a new-age design see-saw. It has a little, tiny covered Club House area where kids can play or picnic or pretend it’s an ice-cream shop or any other thing that kids imagine. This playground has a nice, safe fence around 3 [...]

There’s one thing I always wash by hand – my bras. I’ve seen way too many of my bras come “undone” in the wash and I’m not going back there – ever. You know what I’m talking about, right? You pop your bras into the wash to be cleaned, and when they emerge – they’re twisted, tangled and completely out [...]

Our 9th and youngest grandchild, Dylan Joseph, turns 2 today! It is a beautiful day for a birthday, all summer and sun and blue skies and happiness… which is so appropriate because Dylan brings summer and sun and blue skies and happiness to our family and to this world every single day! Dylan is a smile boy. He is pretty [...]

Yesterday I posted a video of a hot new trend… the jean fringe short.  I stayed away from wearing this trend from May till mid-July, but then I fought past my reservations when I finally realized I do not have to look like this to pull this look off… Um… yeah, not going to happen. Instead, I made a pair [...]