Fashion Week’s Fashion Emergency Pack (not just for the models)

During Fashion Week (Sept 8-15th) Band-Aid sponsored an amazing (INCREDIBLE) idea… they had a Glambulance. How cool is that? They drove around helping fashionistas during Fashion Week with some Fashion Emergencies and they created little fashion-saving packs for everyone… I thought it was fabulously cool… but, hey… not just for the fashionistas! This little baby [...]

Milk Mustache Ad with Celebrity Maggie Gyllenhaal

On Thursday I had the opportunity to head over to City Bakery in NYC and be their for the unveiling of the latest Milk Mustache Ad. I was BEYOND excited to see that the celebrity (and fellow mom!) was Maggie Gyllenhaal. She looked gorgeous in the new ad, but more than that… it was amazing [...]

From a baby to a boy…

Little miracles happen every day, to all kinds of people, all over the place, all of the time. They are in what we see, what we hear, what we say, what we do and what we feel. I felt one yesterday.  I felt one in this Grandma heart of mine that legends and poems and [...]

SEPTEMBER IDIOMS: “Keep your shirt on” on Day 266 of 365 Days of Literacy for Kids

Here on 365 Days of Literacy for Kids, your kids will be “dressed” with IDIOMS during the month of September. IDIOMS are phrases that reveal “secrets” from the past. IDIOMS come from many sources, many languages, many authors, many cultures.  The “hidden” meanings in IDIOMS are great fun for kids, but also teach important, interesting [...]

How to handle a woman

When I first met Brian he would do so many sweet things for me. I loved how giving, genuine and loving he was, but I figured he would change after the “newness” of our relationship was over. I was reminded of this the other day, when my Mom showed me a note she’d found in [...]

Would you or Wouldn’t you ROCK Camo Jeans?

Would you or Wouldn’t you ROCK Camo Jeans? I saw a pair of these last night… … and I’m not so sure. I have to admit, I love camo. I think it’s very cool and very chic when it’s worn properly. More something like this… But it seems camo jeans for women are making quite [...]

Back-To-School Tips and Giveaway from Eight O’Clock Coffee! *Updated with Winner!*

Summer is over – officially now! School is back in full swing. We’ve traded our flip-flops and beach bags for lunch boxes and backpacks… and this year, for the first time, all 4 of my boys are in school – my two youngest in pre-school, my two oldest in Kindergarten and first grade. Like every [...]

SEPTEMBER IDIOMS: “Pass the hat” on Day 265 of 365 Days of Literacy for Kids

Here on 365 Days of Literacy for Kids, your kids will be “dressed” with IDIOMS during the month of September. IDIOMS are phrases that reveal “secrets” from the past. IDIOMS come from many sources, many languages, many authors, many cultures.  The “hidden” meanings in IDIOMS are great fun for kids, but also teach important, interesting [...]

Champion Breakfast at Denny’s after the CVS 5K Kids’ Races

Does it amaze you that kids find the most joy and happiness in both the B-I-G things and the little things? Take this past Sunday, for instance. Audrey and Matt’s 4 boys were registered to run in the Kids’ Races of the CVS/Caremark Downtown Providence 5K.  Barry and I showed up very early to watch [...]

The “I Can’t” List and Being OK with it.

On Monday I spent about 2 hours on the phone with one of my blogging friend’s Danielle Smith from Extraordinary Mommy. She recently wrote a post, “You want Honest? I’ll give you honest” that just really hit home with me and so many other moms. Well, Danielle… you inspired me! As I’ve gotten to be [...]

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