Is bedtime the highlight of your day? Or do you wish it were? If it’s stressful, this page can help – a lot. It’s full of relaxation CDs – someone else, someone “calm” talks your children to sleep. Donice knew I had this list, but I’ve never formally created it, until she suggested it to [...]
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In 3 hours, I bought one cocktail dress, one pair of matching shoes, a wrap, and two pairs of jeans – that fit. My fashion consultant, (let’s just call her Georgie), saved me money, time and taught me a few lessons. And I’m ready for the black-tie event this Saturday. She gave quick comments about [...]
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Remember the You Tube video of my cute boy getting dressed in the Tuxedo? Here’s part II. Click here to watch the You Tube Video. Did you see that — his older brother, at the end, who just couldn’t keep his hands off him? I deal with it all the time. Speaking of getting dressed [...]
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I know, two posts in one day. First, to those of you who need to laugh at me and couldn’t find my My What Not to Wear Post, it’s still there. A post on Troll Baby asked us to find/share a new blog. I’m here to introduce you to Confessions of a Pioneer Woman. Why [...]
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“I don’t want anyone touching your hair. Just wear it curly until I get back.” This, I hear from my hair stylist, when I learn he will be in Vegas for a hair show — before the black tie event on Saturday. My hair looks good – when the wind is blowing just right. Except [...]
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This is the expensive Christmas gift I received that I’m learning to “accept”. 1) My husband’s Hanes T-Shirts are not fashion accessories. 2) The one and only pair of jeans I own do fit – but are not cut for my body type. 3) The black-angora sweater from Henri Bendel my husband bought me when [...]
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“Mom, when were you born?” “July.” “And that’s the month they didn’t have sunscreen yet.” He’s right – except it’s the year I was born that’s the problem. Good sunscreens weren’t invented until the 1970s. That means many of us have sun-damaged skin right now that could lead to cancer. And wrinkles – but after [...]
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So, here’s my “juice alternative,” another strategy to create healthy eaters. I do not like my kids to have juice, and there’s plenty of science to back me up. It’s been linked to obesity, and nutritional displacement (fill up on juice, you skip the protein). So, once again everything in moderation. But here’s an alternative. [...]
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