Monthly Archives: October 2011

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zulily & Healthy Kids Challenge talk Eating Healthy this Wednesday

Hot dogs, corn dogs, tater tots. Pizza. Green beans. Chocolate milk. French fries. Fruit snacks. Taquitos. Hamburgers. When we surveyed the zulily offices about the foods they remember most from their school cafeteria, these were the answers. Looking back on what your school cafeteria served, it’s not a surprise that not very many fruits or vegetables that made it on … read more

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What to wear on Halloween

OK, Moms… it’s fun to get into the festivities of Halloween, especially when I see my sons go off to school all “Halloween’d” up! Makes me smile to see Alexander rocking his costume. William and Ben rocking their orange and black. And Henry sizzling in Halloween socks! As much as I want to sport my Rachel Zoe look all day … read more

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Weekend Challenge: One room at a time

Weekend Challenge… One room at a time. Cleaning the house can be an overwhelming task. And let me preface this post by saying, I cannot stand to clean! It’s truly one of those necessary evils that we all need to do. I usually stress myself out by trying to get the whole house cleaned on the weekend. The week is … read more

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The Newbie: Playtime

Thank you for all the advice on sleeping through the night and routines and schedules. I have a feeling I may revisit that topic. June is 12 weeks old now (yay!) and getting more smiley and interactive by the day. We go to a baby workout class, we take long walks in the park and we’ve even been on a … read more

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Fashionable Outerwear for the Winter

Regardless if we want it here or not, winter’s coming! And it’s coming QUICKLY! They actually are predicting snow tomorrow in New England (way too early for me!). There are certain items one needs every winter: 1. Boots 2. Hats 3. Scarves 4. Gloves 5. Jacket I would say the JACKET is the main foundation to winter attire. And just … read more

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Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids Halloween is almost here! The Halloween parties have begun! Are you looking for a last minute costume? There are some easy, DIY costumes that you can do right from home for your kids!

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Obsessed with Anue by New Balance

My mother and my sister started to do yoga together… my mother has told me, it is the best thing (hands down) that she’s ever done for herself. She said it centers her and calms her in a way that she can’t describe. It’s intrigued me… so I have officially signed up for my first round of yoga lessons at … read more

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5 Reasons Why you Need to Try Red Jeans this Fall

5 Reasons You Need to try Red Jeans this Fall Can you believe RED Jeans are in this Fall? I haven’t owned a pair of red jeans since 6th grade!  Well… they’re back and with a fashionable bright red punch this season. Now, I’m going to be honest here… I wasn’t a fan when I first heard they were “back … read more

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What to wear to work without wearing a suit

What to wear to work without wearing a suit… I’m not a lover of the suit. I feel like they’re stuffy, constricting and just not comfortable. But… when it comes to work attire, they are sometimes a necessary wardrobe choice. Or are they? I’ve had a ton of emails lately asking me to show some different work-wear looks that don’t … read more

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Weekend Challenge: Get yourself moving!

Weekend Challenge: Get yourself moving! When April and May start to roll on, I become much more aware of getting myself moving. I know bathing suit season is creeping in and I want to feel comfortable (or as comfortable as can be) on the beach and by the pool. I do my best to walk, run and hike throughout the … read more

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