LOVING Jewelista! (and have a GIVEAWAY!)

I love me some jewelry! So it ONLY makes perfect sense that I would fall in love with a site called Jewelista! What I love the most about Jewelista is that they position jewelry as the centerpiece around which any fashion look should be put together.  I’ve always believed that a piece of jewelry can [...]

Interview with Style Expert Bobbi Thomas about Fall Trends

According to a survey by Fiber One Bars, the “Official Snack” of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, sixty-five percent (65%) of consumers say they regret not stashing a snack in their bags when hunger pangs hit and they don’t have access to food. Furthermore, if healthy snacks aren’t readily available, fifty-one percent (51%) of Americans would most [...]

If dogs could talk…

Barry and I are doggie-sitting for Jane and Brian’s two little angels for the weekend… and it’s kind of funny how they haven’t stopped talking since they got here: Ah… I wonder who’s in control here!? Do I really need to answer that? These pups have our hearts… hook, line and CHUCKIT!       [...]

SEPTEMBER IDIOMS: “Deep pockets” on Day 260 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 [...]

TJMaxx Find: Batman Birthday Jammies

My sons are addicted to Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Mario & Luigi and Captain America… these “guys” are fixtures in my life right now. It’s not easy finding “stuff” with these “guys” on them that’s on the affordable side of things. Not to mention… I need to get 4 of everything. William and Alexander have birthdays [...]

Beauty Advice: TRY Crest 3D Whitestrips Express (After)

Last week I blogged about how I was going to be trying out the Crest 3D White Whitestrips 2 Hour Express.  It was my BEFORE post. And so, on Monday afternoon – the 12th… after dropping the boys off at preschool for their first day, I came home and tried the whitestrips.  First thoughts – [...]

Get the Look: Michael Kors Runway Beauty by Shisedo

Oh, mamas… I am obsessed with the makeup from Michael Kors Runway Show for Fall 2012… so how did the models get their look? It’s not as hard as you think, check out this out… Makeup by Dick Page, Shiseido Artistic Director *All products from Shiseido Makeup collection Show: Michael Kors Date: Wednesday, September 14th, [...]

You can give kids the world… but what do they remember?

I should know better. I’m the Mom of 4, a Grandma to 9… and I taught high school English and Reading for 30 years. But it happened again.  Just like it always does… the discovery that kids remember the simplest, the most spontaneous, the most unplanned plans. This time it happened with Alex, my 5-year [...]

SEPTEMBER IDIOMS: “Knight in shining armour” on Day 259 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 [...]

SEPTEMBER IDIOMS: “A wolf in sheep’s clothing” on Day 258 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 [...]

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