Monthly Archives: September 2011

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The Newbie: Baby Travel!

The Me Time advice was great, and I’ll be able to start putting some of your suggestions into practice soon. June’s Grandma wants to babysit one evening weekly, and that’s a fantastic start for now! Very soon, we’re taking June on her first plane ride. Thanks to your advice over the summer about traveling with a newborn, I’m heading to … read more

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Would you or Wouldn’t You: Camo Jeans

I saw a pair of these last night… I saw these last week while in NYC… … and I’m not so sure about them. 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 the splash right … read more

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Celebrity Mom Style: Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow is the definition of elegance and beauty. Her style is classic at its finest. I mean, seriously… she is one of those people who could make a trashbag look good, it’s just the way it is. But I just love her style, she hasn’t changed it at all in the years that she’s been thrust in the spotlight. … read more

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Do you have any Priceless Pieces?

I love trends. I love styles. I love everything and anything about fashion, especially for moms. I also love having one-of-a-kind, over-the-top, priceless pieces. I just got one last week from my son Henry. It’s the most stylish, most trendy, most special, most priceless piece I own… Do you have any priceless pieces? Have you or will you save them … read more

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zulily Tuesday Giveaway, 9/27/2011

UPDATE: We’ve chosen a winner! Congratulations to Sandra, who posted on 9/27 at 6;53pm pacific. Sandra, please send your contact and shipping information to contests@zulily.com and we’ll have your very own Muffin sent to you asap! A big thanks to everyone for participating and look out for giveaways every Tuesday on the zulily blog! __________________________________________________________________________________ It’s another zulily Tuesday giveaway! This … read more

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How to wear the Leopard Print

How to wear the Leopard Print. There’s just something oh-so-cool about a leopard print. It’s one of the hottest trends from the Fall right now. As cool as the trend is, there have been many questions as to how to wear the leopard print. You don’t want to wear it from head-to-toe, but you do want to add some pops … read more

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My obsession of the week: Sequin Blazer

This past weekend while in NYC, I saw a woman with an outfit that looked a little something like this… I loved it. The sequin blazer pulled it all together. It took a basic outfit of jeans, black tank and black riding boots and literally just brought it all together. It went from “blah” to “AHH!” So my weekly obsession? … read more

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Do you bake a birthday cake or buy one?

Between my 4 kids, in the last 7 years we have had 19 birthday parties. 7 for William. 5 for Alexander. 4 for Ben. 3 for Henry. With the exception of William’s 1st birthday party, I have bought a cake for every single other party. I’m not that terribly domestic, and time wise… well, it always seemed like the practical … read more

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Weekend Challenge: Read a book

This weekend’s challenge… read a book! I learned a valuable lesson this past week while traveling to NYC and staying with my friend… when there’s no internet available, one can read! I write this half-jokingly because I really am a HUGE reader, but, for me, the challenge is finding the time to read. I usually try to carve out about … read more

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The Newbie: Me Time

Your input on Childcare was incredible—thank you! I appreciate every opinion, and I know we all have our own circumstances but I love to hear what works for each of you Now that June is almost eight weeks, I’m getting close to that Promised Land of the 3-4-month-old baby that everyone says is the point where things take a turn for … read more

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