tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46669304085387584202024-10-06T22:22:29.249-07:00Because Settling Down Doesn't Mean Settling For Less!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15060959241786321277noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666930408538758420.post-3336996653090477092015-02-06T13:28:00.002-08:002015-02-06T13:28:51.680-08:00

You've been looking forward to that family vacation for months, you got the whole gang packed up (which only took a week itself) and you've finally made it to the airport. You couldn't be more ready to kiss this winter weather goodbye and slather on the SPF, right? Well mother nature has different plans. If you ever travel by plane, it's not really a matter of if you'll get stranded, but when.

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I'm passionate about food. Maybe it's my Italian roots, but when I find a food I enjoy AND that's healthy for me, I can't get enough.  And it's happened again with this peanut butter, chocolate smoothie. Don't forget to roll over the pictures to Pin them up :) Now, when I say peanut butter and chocolate, you're probably wondering what's healthy about that. Really, I'm using much

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I love fashion! That being said, I'll occasionally post about trends in clothing. And I've been super excited because I love the direction fashion is moving in and I never thought I'd say that about 90s-inspired clothing. Come on, did you think any of us would be wearing fluorescent colors and bodysuits again? But can we just step back and focus on the fact that gym clothes are

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Finding the right sitter is tough. If you're not surrounded by family that is willing to help out, you'll have to rely on friends or babysitters. But finding the right one is essential for two reasons: the first is obvious. Your little darlings can't be watched by just anyone, they need to feel safe. And the second reason is because you need to get out there and have date nights; it's not a want,

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With a new year comes a clean slate. A chance to improve upon the old you. Perhaps this means meeting some new people and trying new things this year. Either way, read on for tips to get out there with yo' spouse :) Because we've moved a couple times since getting married, making couple-friends (ya know, other couples we like to hang out with) has become a bit of a challenge. A lot of times it

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Last week was my Mom's birthday (July 11th) and although this post is a little late in honoring her, she's completely accustomed to my tardiness so no need to throw her for a loop now. You see, recently a simple chat with a stranger gave me perspective on a decision my Mom made nearly 34 years ago. Antonia the I and II I've always spoken about it as if it's no biggie because that's

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Hi All, Sometimes you try products and you're like, "eh, cool." Other times, you're floored and can't wait to get to the computer to tell everyone the good news. Today is one of those days. Zoku sent me their Quick Pop Maker and lemme tell ya- brilliant. We recently decided that homemade popsicles was one of our new summer obsessions so the timing is perfect. The best part is, they're

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I watch my little Stella and I'm in awe; she's confident, giggly and dancing replaces walking almost automatically. The simplest things bring her joy and the mirror is one of them. With two (yes, two- judge me) full-length mirrors in our house, she's singing, talking and dancing for herself. Any chance she has to get in front of that mirror and see the new outfit she just put on (she changes

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Everyone knows that relationships are hard work. Especially your marriage, can I get an Amen? Even though my hubby and I have been together since the 4th grade (roughly, but who's counting?), people think we have a fairytale marriage. And that couldn't be further from the truth. We have to work just as hard as the next couple. So, I've compiled a list of non traditional ways to keep the flame

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Southern Florida is a wonderful place to visit and this time of year the weather is just right: not too hot. Beautiful beaches with easy parking, playgrounds and plenty of free things to do that will keep the whole fam happy without breaking the bank (always a plus, right?) is easy to do. I traveled to Cape Coral (Gulf) and then to Boynton Beach (East Side) which is what this post will

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Ciao, readers! This will most likely be the last post at this site as we have switched hosts and the new site is undergoing some major, much-needed reconstruction. I'm excited to share it with you and not to worry- it'll be the same web address so you won't need to re-subscribe :) As you know, I've been SUPER busy writing my book and phase one is almost complete! It's been a long and hectic

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Since we're in the three year-old stage, my relationship with Little Miss Thang has been, at times...rocky. Confession: some days I'm not having fun. Some days it feels like all I do is bark orders and holler when she doesn't comply- and not like the good kind of holler, like 'holla!' but like, yell. When she was two, we had a lot more fun. Tantrums weren't as common, she went along with

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In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I've decided to refurbish an old post of mine that talks about breasts- in terms of #breastfeeding your infant and toddler. I love encouraging mothers to breast-feed and it's no secret that the advantages for mother and child are endless. But did you also know that it lowers moms chance of breast cancer, hypertension and heart attacks? It's

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All right, I've done this once before and I find it therapeutic to get some things off my chest. So here goes: Recently I was skimming through the September issue of Good Housekeeping. I was disturbed by a page that I saw- it was all about earning the Good Housekeeping 'seal.' Cool, right? Well, Kerri Russell was highlighted for getting her six year-old to brush his teeth twice a day.

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I spend most of my days telling my daughter what to do. I'm not bossy, it's just that she's three and as her Mama it's my job. It got me thinking, for all the preaching that I do, am I practicing enough?? For instance, every time we wash her hands, we sing this little diddy. I make her turn off the water and we take our time singing. This way, she'll thoroughly wash her hands. But, I found that

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"What's in a name?"  I don't know the answer to that, but I always wanted to quote Shakespeare. We ran out of cheese for her middle and last name... oh boy. Now, I have a confession to make: I haven't changed my name after over two years of being married. I know, horrible, right? Before you judge, hear me out. It's not that I don't like my hubby's last name. It's lovely.

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A couple of weeks ago I posted this picture as a sneak peek of my 30th birthday celebration:  Well, I promised a blog with more pictures to follow, and here it is. Ta-da! (Hey, better late than never, right?) I was feeling a bit nostalgic this year so I decided to go back to a place we used to go allll the time growing up. And a lot of my family still goes there every year-

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Many, many moons ago I was a bartender (exactly how many moons isn't important). One night in an attempt to set up a date, a guy gave me his business card that actually caught my eye... Underneath his name read: "Director of Shenanigans." Needless to say, I was impressed that he created his own job title that was, well... creative. Clearly, this guy had no actual 'career title,' but he wanted

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So my baby just turned three! I still can't believe it, I mean, where does the time go? Seriously, I want to know... One of the things that was very important to me was making sure this girl had a proper birthday cake. And by that I mean, healthy, no sugar and vegan. I found just what I was looking for here! (Awesome blog I highly recommend, by the way!) It was a hit, doesn't it look

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I've been so out of touch lately. Not just as a blogger but in other areas of my life as well (not to worry, I've still been shaving my legs). My work schedule has gotten a lot trickier since leaving the movie studio and working in a different side of production. My most recent venture has been working on a super hero movie that's sure to be a hit. Look for it in the spring of next year. But, I

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So I'm sure all of you have heard about the three girls who disappeared ten years ago but were just found alive and well. What an amazing ending to a horrific story! Unfortunately, it's not the ending we're used to hearing. This story hits close to home for me. Not only did this happen in the city I live in, but how awful for them and their families that these girls were taken and held against

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How funky is this business card? Go on and get creative!Photo Courtesy of Coolest Business Card.com Because I just moved somewhere new, I'm trying to meet people. I want to do this so I can make friends, play dates, engage in my hobbies and for professional reasons as well. Whatever your reason, we all should be networking. It's time to shed the mentality that we 'don't need to' or maybe

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Wow. What an adjustment our move has been. No shocker, every state we've ever moved to has been an emotionally draining experience. But, unlike any other move I am around some family and that certainly helps a lot. I would have to say the biggest adjustment for me is learning how to be a 'Stay at Home' (SAHM) for a month and a half until my job starts next month. Sounds funny doesn't it? I

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I've recently had a few readers ask what I've been up to lately. It left me feeling a little sad because I have kind of dropped off of the online radar this month! There is good reason for this, and it's the reason everyone else has: I've been really busy. Lame, right? Well, I'm never too busy to keep in touch with all of you lovelies! However, I'm going through some big, make that huge, changes

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Have any of you ever got a toy for your child that wasn't really, um, intended for them? Like perhaps a gender specific toy for the opposite sex? After all, there are plenty of people who don't even reveal the gender of their baby so he/she can choose for themselves. I see where they are going with it. A bit extreme, but I see. Well, not quite the same situation, but my Little Miss got a baby

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