Last Friday I had the pleasure of spending a few splendid hours with my beautiful friend Jen Bricker. We had gathered with a handful of friends for the screening of Eva Longoria's Versus: Romanian Roots. I met Jen when she first moved to Los Angeles six years ago. She and I are kindred spirits and we bonded immediately. She had moved to LA with her aerial partner to pursue new … [Read more...]
There Is Nothing I Cannot Do! A Special afternoon with Jen Bricker
The Secret to Raising Successful Kids
My three daughters are the center of my world. Like all moms I know, I want nothing but the best for them. I want them to live a life that is rich in experiences, and filled with meaningful relationships. I want them to be bold, confident, and to dare to dream. More than anything, I want my girls to believe without the shadow of a doubt that they can be whomever and whatever they choose to … [Read more...]
A Bold Decision for an Eight Year Old!
"What day is it Maman" asked a smiling Sabrina when she woke up this morning. "Thursday, my love." Barely able to contain her joy she squealed with delight as she hugged me tight "It's almost THE day!!!!" Yes it's almost THE day... THE day when my littlest one embarks on the biggest adventure of her life. THE day when I will not hold back the tears I know will be flowing … [Read more...]
Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies and a Chance to Win $400 #FreshVeggiesWDY
"Mom no veggies please" I did a double take when I heard those words coming from my 8 year old Sabrina. My kids have always eaten their vegetables, and Sabrina has been the least picky of them all, begging me for arugula when she was just three, and eating it by the handful without any salad dressing... just plain, simple and delicious! Something was up and I was going to get to the bottom of … [Read more...]
Fitness Friday – Make It A Family Affair!
A fit family is a healthy family.... A healthy family is a happy family... And what better way to spend a sunny afternoon than engaged in a fit family activity! The possibilities are truly endless and every family can find something that suits them. But just in case you need a little help, here are some fun ways to turn a casual family outing into a fun workout the whole family will … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Relax During The Holiday Season
It's here! The busiest time of year for moms everywhere... And yes that means our stress levels tend to reach an all time high. This time of year should be filled with joy and laughter... Love and peace ... Serenity and magic.... Not insanity! This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of UnitedHealthcare. All opinions are 100% mine Here are 10 ways to help you slow down a … [Read more...]
A Special Book Signing for the Freshman 15 Survival Guide
Saturday October 18th was a magical day... It was my very first book signing event! On a glorious afternoon I joined forty inspirational women and their daughters for a lovely luncheon hosted by my beautiful friend Taline Saad. Taline is a spectacular woman and a truly scrumptious mom who always blesses those around her with her beautiful smile and generous soul and this event was no … [Read more...]
Is Technology Robbing Our Kids of Their Smarts?
The girls have officially been back in school for a week today, though with Labor Day weekend we've been easing back nice and slow and things have been quite manageable so far. With three girls, two of them in High School, we had a full day of meetings last week with teachers and administration to get all the details on what to expect with this current school year. It should come as no … [Read more...]
Britax Advocate Car Seat Giveaway
Welcome to the Britax Advocate Car Seat Giveaway! Keeping our precious little bundle safe is one the things we moms worry about the most. And one the most important and carefully researched purchases we make is that of a car seat. Let's face it, no matter where we live, we spend countless hours in the car and choosing the right car seat, that will not only meet our strict safety … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Help Your Child Beat Procrastination
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Procrastination... That dreaded word that makes us all cringe because we know it's power all too well... And the last thing we want to pass on to our children. In a recent WyzAnt.com poll of over 350 private tutors, procrastination topped the list as the number one habit … [Read more...]