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Fashion :: Some Stylish Tips for Summer Wear

May 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  It's Memorial Weekend, the true kick off to summer and my favorite time of the year. I love the warm weather, the beach, the barbeques, dining al-fresco and seeing my girls having so much fun swimming to their hearts content.There is one other thing that also comes along with summer and that is a bathing suit. It's funny how it sneaks up on us to put one on. Whether you are ready for it or not there are a lot of styles to enhance and forgive problem areas you may have. I love beach towels (a bit of an obsession) and a cute cover up. … [Read more...]

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Dwell :: Décor and Home Safety

May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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    We’ve all been at the front door of our locked house franticly searching for the key and after a few minutes you realize you don't have it. The kids are complaining in the background and the ice-cream is melting on the sidewalk.  You’re locked out again and your spouse won’t be home for another five hours. You can only do this so many times before you break down and decide that something must be done. Here are a few décor options that can be used to decorate and hide your keys. Purchasing a Trendy Door … [Read more...]

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Reflections :: Owning Our Needs

May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Owning Our Needs: Lately, in my work with women, I have been very aware of a theme around our needs. Identifying needs can be very difficult.  Sociological programs are belief systems that aren't personal to us, but often are, because of what is considered acceptable or normal, we measure our self worth.  This can lead to a monotonous loss of  vitality, a feeling of numbness or stress over the daily going-ons of life, because the needs that drive and demand us aren't reflective of our true, actual, internal needs. Our needs … [Read more...]

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Community :: How We Can Help the Families in Oklahoma

May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  It is so upsetting to watch the news and see the damage Monday's tornado left behind in the community of Moore, Oklahoma. The Associated Press is reporting that 51 people - including at least 20 children - lost their lives yesterday.  As parents, keeping our children safe is one of our major concerns and it is events like the Newton shootings and natural disasters that makes us feel one so vulnerable to forces out of our control.  This morning I had several conversations (with myself) about whether or not I should take my … [Read more...]

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Play :: 12 Great Summer Activities

May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  If you’re lucky enough to live where the weather’s warming up then you’ll soon have long hot summer days stretching out in front of you. Summer holidays are so much fun but it’s easy to run out of ideas for things to do. For those times when you need some inspiration, here are 12 great warm weather activities to keep you and your family busy this summer.   12 Great Summer Activities: When you feel like something sweet and cold to eat, try frozen fruit. Orange segments and frozen grapes make awesome … [Read more...]

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Disney’s Monsters University Storybook Review & Giveaway

May 19, 2013 by 10 Comments
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  We have watched the movie Monster's Inc. no less than 20 times together as a family. I just love Sulley and Mike and especially Boo!  This is such great movie that we are really looking forward to the sequel, Monster's University, that showcases Sulley and Mike in college.  What a funny premise! Well, in anticipation of this summer’s release of the Monsters, Inc. movie prequel, Monster’s University, Disney Publishing has a released a brand new app – Monsters University Storybook Deluxe! The fully animated interactive … [Read more...]

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Dove’s “Let’s Make Girls Unstoppable” Initiative

May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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A few weeks back I attended the Mom 2.0 Summit at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Laguna Niguel.  The setting was amazing with the ocean views and salt-watered breeze, but what impressed me the most about the event was the Dove's "Let's Make Girls Unstoppable" campaign.   You might have seen the Dove commercials showcasing women of all sizes to stress the importance of women accepting themselves as they are.  Well, their Dove Self-Esteem Project aims to start teaching this important message to our young girls and will focus on self-esteem … [Read more...]

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Dwell :: Home Decor Ideas That Welcome Summer

May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Décor Ideas for Summer: Summer is finally around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than brightening up your home with some summery decorating ideas. While winter calls for darker, cozy tones, summer is a great excuse to add bright splashes and floral patterns to your home. Changing your décor doesn’t necessarily mean doing a complete overhaul—these few small changes can make a big difference to a room. Here are a few simple ideas to welcome summer into your home.   Brighten Up … [Read more...]

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Instagram of the Week:: Spot Paintings by Damien Hirst

May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Last week I had the opportunity to attend the PBS Kids annual meeting in Miami as part of their Mom Blogger Ambassador Program.  It was a great experience and I loved to meet the people who are responsible for the great PBS Kids programs my daughter enjoys.  The hotel we stayed in had this painting in the hallway and it literally stopped me in my tracks.  Some of you might know I am obsessed with polka dots (I named my company Polka Dots Publishing) and I fell in love with this huge (42 x 42) art piece immediately.  For me, polka … [Read more...]

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