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Shellac Update: 11 Days Later

Shellac update. My Shellac post from last week got more responses than I imagined! I have had emails pouring into me asking how the Shellac has been holding up after all this time. So… I thought I’d update everyone today on it because I’m very impressed. As I mentioned before, I was a little apprehensive paying for the Shellac manicure … read more

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the newbie: The Baby Stuff Invasion

        June is nearing six months old now, and she loves to roll around on the floor from toy to toy, pushing her bright yellow bee to make him sing and rattling her plastic keys to watch their googly eyes spin. We’ve even got a play center she can sit it, ready to go as soon as … read more

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the newbie: Comments From Strangers

        Thank you for the AMAZING pumping advice—I have a dozen things to try and I just know one will work for me. These responses are a goldmine! Now, as you know if you read this blog regularly, I’m always asking for input. So it’s not like I’m anti-advice or anything–quite the opposite. But I’ve noticed lately … read more

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Happy New Year’s Eve!

Happy New Year’s Eve EVERYONE! May you all have a fun, safe and wonderful last day of 2011! Best, Audrey

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the newbie: Questions About Pumping

We’ve talked about breastfeeding here before (in the beginning when I was having a terrible time, you guys were so incredibly supportive—thank you!). Now, things are going smoothly in that department, but I’ve got a new challenge: Pumping. Because we have a part-time babysitter during the week, I’m leaving bottles for June and using up a freezer supply of pumped … read more

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What to Wear on New Year’s Eve—Day 5: Soaking up some sun!

All week I’ve been sharing ideas with everyone on What to Wear for New Year’s Eve. I’ve had a blast pulling together some outfit options and trying to cover every New Year’s Eve scenario. I’ve done outfits for relaxing at home, heading out to dinner, going to a Gala and heading out to somewhere ultra-cold for a ski vacation! Today? I’m all … read more

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What to Wear on New Year’s Eve—Day 4: In Super Cold Weather

To continue our series this week—What to Wear for New Year’s Eve—I’m talking today about dressing for some very cold temps! In New England, we’re down in the 30s this week, and it’s colder the further north you go. We’re seeing flurries and it’s definitely feeling like winter. So if you’re hitting the slopes for the New Year or just … read more

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What to Wear for New Year’s Eve Series – Day 2: GALA

Yesterday my post was all about celebrating New Year’s Eve at home and what to wear. Today is all about celebrating at a New Year’s Eve Gala! I’ve only been to a New Year’s Gala once… that was back in 2001. My husband and I had just gotten married and we were living in NYC. We were invited to a … read more

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the newbie: Family Holiday Traditions

It never ceases to amaze me how thoughtful your comments on this blog are—thank you for the thoughts on balancing work and home. At the height of the holidays, I’m scrambling around the house (my husband made latkes, I decorated the tree and hung June’s new stocking from Grandma). She’s too little to comprehend the seasonal delights, but that doesn’t … read more

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the newbie: Balancing Work and Home

I loved your comments on the parental judgment that goes on for all of us—thank you! It’s so nice to know that we’re in this together. This was my first week with a part-time babysitter, and I’m going through a roller coaster of emotions! First, I am so happy to have found a very warm and professional sitter who truly … read more

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