As a mom of 4 little boys, I fully understand and know that little kids can get into anything. I remember the afternoon Benjamin walked downstairs with eyeshadow on his cheeks and told me he was, “just trying to look like a superhero.” Oh, yes… that was a fun morning trying to explain to his teachers why his face was [...]

I felt like a proud mama last night.  I proud mama to Phillip Phillips. He won American Idol Season #11! From DAY 1 Phillip Phillips has been my favorite.  I have voted for him every single week.  I have sat watching every Tuesday night hoping he does well.  I have gotten nervous every Wednesday evening when it was results time.  [...]

In honor of my sister-in-law’s baby shower this afternoon, I’m dedicating today’s post to Maternity Fashion. She’s expecting a baby girl this July (the 1st girl for the McClelland family!), and she looking absolutely adorable right now (even though she’s beyond ready to have this little lady). So… I wanted to share a gorgeous Maternity must-have today from Motherhood Maternity. [...]

There is magic in indoor plumbing… So. Last Friday, Barry and I closed on our “Retirement Cottage” on Hope Street… Ah. But I must admit that the last thing I was hoping for was indoor plumbing.  (‘Cuz that generally comes standard, yes?) But. Butt. On Sunday, we discovered a small leak in a pipe in the cellar.  That old pipe [...]

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A week and a half ago I hosted a Snapfish “Lemonade Stand” playdate with some of my blogging girlfriends and their children.  My youngest 3 sons never have the chance to have a playdate without “older” kids, so I thought it would be a blast for Alex, Benjamin and Henry to have some friends over for the afternoon.  I also [...]

I’m a bag girl, always have been… always will be. My motto: you can never have enough totes or handbags, it’s just a fact of life. And because of my love/obsession with totes, I’m always (always, always) asked to recommend some trendy, chic, high quality and fabulous ones for moms. Well… I’ve got a great one for you today. Have [...]

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Daily Diary: StyleWeek Holiday Party with GREAT Friends Last night I went to StyleWeek Providence’s Holiday Party and just had a BLAST! There’s just something about hanging out with friends who make you belly-laugh… especially Jonathan Joseph Peters and Rosanna Sinel! Love you both! Thanks for a wonderful night…

I’m in NYC tonight, I drove in this afternoon to meet Vera because we have some early morning meetings tomorrow we need to be in “town” for! We’re rooming together at one of our fave hotels and having some fun… but you know you’ve got a real best friend when… 1. She lets you watch Housewives of Atlanta for 2 [...]