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Let me write upfront that I am not a trendy fashionista. I have more of a classic style. However, I like to stay on top of what’s going on in the fashion world, so that I don’t look dowdy and … Read More

For this week’s “What I Learned This Week”, I want to share something that I lost sight of for a moment (okay hour) last week. I’ll call it “The Lasagna Incident”. (If you bear with me for a few paragraphs, … Read More

Jeans and dresses – that’s pretty much my wardrobe staples. I’m 5’2 and curvy, so jeans are basically the only pants that look good on me. I’m constantly trying new jeans and have had decent success with various brands. However, … Read More

Since we’re focusing on Spring Fashion and Beauty this month, I thought that it would be great to contribute to a clothing-related charity. I chose Dress for Success because they are a great cause, they have a “four star” Charity … Read More

Last Tuesday, I attended the Toy Fair. Stepping into the Javits Convention Center was like walking into Santa’s workshop – there were toys everywhere! Fortunately, I had set up several appointments for the day. (It would have been WAY too … Read More

I have two great problem-solving books that I was sent this month: the no-cry nap solution I was familiar with the author (Elizabeth Pantley) of this book, because I used some of the principles from her no-cry sleep solution book … Read More

Mimi Doe, Author of 10 Principles For Spiritual Parenting (HarperCollins) shared the following tips. (I know that Valentine’s Day is over, but the tips can be used throughout the year!) 1. Make a list of all the things you love … Read More

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Susan Callahan, Anne Nolen and Katrin Schumann, co-authors of Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too, shared the following: TOP TEN TIPS FOR RECONNECTING WITH YOUR PARTNER Are you one of those well-meaning mothers who over-services her children, … Read More

True confession: I rarely take my kids’ temperatures when they are sick. Rather, I just feel their heads and body in order to make my “diagnosis”. “He’s regular” or “He’s a little warm” are my two usual verdicts. Fortunately, neither … Read More

I have been sent so many books to read lately that I’m breaking down my “What’s On My Nightstand” posts into two segments this month. (The next one will be on Tuesday 2/24.) Today, I’ll be reviewing Scream Free Parenting … Read More