I've returned from visiting my Dad this weekend as he finally got discharged from the hospital. We don't know what is wrong technically, but we do know that it isn't life threatening. Yeah! Thank you to everyone who sent good wishes, prayers, hugs, tweets, and FB messages to me over the last few days. They were a great comfort to all of us. In other news- I'm giving away a set of Eco bottles from BornFree. Sunless tanners are coming up streak free! Really!The DC Moms is asking the important questions like, "Would You Wear Loungewear?"The Find.com is where to go when looking for a great shade of red lipstick, Halloween costumes or the anything in between, even sippy cups and bamboo placemats! It's also where I discuss "Sleek and Spooky Makeup for … [Read more...]
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It's Labor Day weekend, y'all! Didn't it just feel like the kids were running screaming from the double doors of their schools and letting their papers fly out behind them and you were searching for the perfect summer jam? I know, me too. It's been chilly in the mornings, already. I don't know if I am quite ready to embrace that just yet. But get ready for fall we must. Here's a few ways to do just that. OPI's new Touring America Collection at The Find. Five Fall Fashion Trends at The DC Moms. I reveal my secret crush. That's not weird is it? Happy last barbecue, pool party and summer concert! Be safe. … [Read more...]
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I'm hosting a manners party for little girls at my house this weekend. Why yes, I am wearing a floral dress and just had my hair set. Why do you ask? I have three girls, I'm the etiquette bitch and my brood needs to know the importance of writing timely thank you notes and how to set a table. TD does get an allowance for that after all. Check out The DC Moms, where I imagine myself the site's own Miranda Priestly. Right, OK. I'm just the fashion/beauty editor but still. This week its Fall Trends. Read about Organic Glam nails and enter to win some fun items from Post-It notes. Stay safe this hurricane weekend! *Image courtesy of corbis.com … [Read more...]
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I'm jaunting off to Colorado Springs for work this week. In town for one night only! I won't get to see any sights like Pikes Peak or any sights actually but that's fine. The Fifth Element turns one this week and who needs Pikes Peak when there is an octopus cake to be made? While I'm gone, read about the new section, This Week in Cars, launched on MPR last Friday. Enter to win a skin care set from Cures. or Try your luck at winning the Back to School package from Post-It's I'll be back soon! … [Read more...]
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Not home, that is for sure. I am sure if you swing into the Yorktown area of Virginia later today you will find me in a pool with my kids enjoying this first week of summer. Earlier this week I was up in Dearborn, Michigan again with Ford. I know! I was beyond excited too! Drag racing F-150's, learning about new and current technology in Ford cars and meeting some amazing people. It was educational, inspiring and a total blast! Ed Begley Jr spoke about the small things we can all do to help the environment. It was great to hear such passion from someone besides myself on this matter. On a whole other note, head over to MPR. Scroll through and enter some great contests on beauty items, Cars 2 prize packs and a year's subscription to Discovery Girl magazine! If you are a ginormous … [Read more...]
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Ah, the Northern Neck. A place of supreme relaxation for me and my family. We venture down here as often as possible and I get a few seaside runs every chance I get. But wait! I'm also over at MPR talking about gorgeous nails from Topshop, cars, hotels and so much more so check it out!Plus, there is still time to enter to win the Friday giveaway - a grab bag of stuff for kids! *Image from usamls.net … [Read more...]
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On her third cup of coffee and still finding herself standing in her kitchen holding a fork, dish towel and piece of pineapple in her hand. Am I eating the pineapple with the fork or am I wiping it with the dish towel? I don't know. I'm too tired today to remember. Thanks Cinco de Mayo!In other news-There's still time to enter a Fling Bin for your recyclables! ProPlants is giving one lucky MPR reader a $50 gift code too! There are Tostito's too!Good Reads-The Lies Parents Tell by Sarah and the Goon SquadCathy Herard's awesomeness. She has more than reviews. She has green living, recipes and all sorts of other things under the Maine sun. All the books I think I will be getting for Mother's Day-Bossypants by Tina FeyThe Social Climbers Handbook (think female American Psycho) by Molly … [Read more...]
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The sound of a dog barking at an evil squirrel, a baby cries out and two sets of plastic dress up heels clack incessantly through the house. These are the sounds of my life. Tomorrow the house will be filled with fourteen girls squealing as a real live princess sings, dances and paints faces all to celebrate TD turning five. Yeah, I went there. Just this once, I swear!At Mummy's Product Reviews we are capping off the week with the final time to enter my beauty grab bag giveaway! Enter NOW! Just comment or tweet! Mascara, bath cubes and more are yours for the taking!EvoraKids, Athenos Yogurt, Jessica Nails Spring 2011 collection, Splendid Littles for Target, and a book review of Half in Love by Linda Gray Sexton (Anne Sexton's daughter). It is … [Read more...]
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Under a pile of slushy snow that's where I am. Oh, my little broken body! All the shoveling, all the men on my block who watched me shovel out my husband's parking space (I'm nice like that) while he was away for work and didn't lift a finger. I'm not bitter. Other than the freak snow, sleet, hail and lightening storm we had this week I've been doing this-The Find has me writing about the juicy orange lip color that is everywhere this spring in "Go Bold.." , Trish McEvoy's Emergency Beauty Card (AWESOME!), and about "Having a LUSH Valentines Day".But wait! There's more!Today is the last day to comment on my Copy Cat for Cancer post. I will donate a dollar to LympheDIVAS for each comment. Take the MPR Survey for me!!! I will … [Read more...]
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While at the Detroit Auto Show with Ford this week I was also here-The Find-Black Pearl = Chanel Nails It (all pirate jokes aside I am in LOVE with this color), Booty Parlor Pink Caviar Scrub (Valentines Day, anyone?)I review Detroit's own MotorCity Casino & Hotel on MPR. Check in for coupons from Land's End and other hotel reviews. This year there will be many more travel pieces as well. Stay tuned! Recapping for TLC- Four Weddings and Say Yes to the Dress have new seasons. Have a great weekend! … [Read more...]