For a lot of mothers, the end of the school year is often similar to the year before. Spring is in the air, summer fever is beginning to set in for the kids, and vacation plans are beginning to be formed. Yet for some mothers, this time is just a little scarier than previous years. For moms who have children graduating from high school or college, there can be mixed emotions about this time of the year. To get a personal perspective on what this is like, I went to someone who is experiencing this right now: my mom. More than ever, I’ve become more conscious of the similarities between myself... (Read More ...)
The weekend is over. And just like that, back to our normal routines of making lunches and repeatedly saying “go, go, go…we are going to be late!” this morning. Mondays (similar to the first day of school) is a day that can be filled with mixed emotions. I look forward to a quiet house and office for 6 hours a day. I love watching my daughters’ excitement as they enter school again And today when I came home after drop off I sat here and cried. I think in some ways, today highlights two opposing needs. On one hand, I want to be “everything” to my children. ... (Read More ...)
Although most of my workouts these days are done at The Fit Pit, I still manage to get in a run or two a week. And those runs are, of course, powered by good tunes. Well, at least I think they’re good. So, without further ado, here are the 10 most-listened to songs on my current workout playlist… 1. (4:15) Ready to Start, Arcade Fire. This is the perfect warm-up song. And after seeing them at Coachella, every time I hear those beats, it reminds me of that great trip! 2. (3:26) 212, Azealia Banks featuring Lazy Jay. Okay, so this song might be the dirtiest of all songs in the History of... (Read More ...)
It’s something that is often joked about. Carrie Bradshaw and Imelda Marcos took this to the extreme, yet it illustrates a point Women love shoes. But aside from simply falling in love with the sleek designs, sexy details and sophistication that the right shoe brings, there is a very good reasons why women need to have multiple pairs of shoes. Shopping for shoes can be fun. Especially on those days where you’re carrying a few extra pounds and don’t want to admit to yourself that you might need to try a bigger size. Your shoe size will still be the same. And if the shoes are fabulous... (Read More ...)
A girl’s best accessory is her hair. Whether you have extra long locks or a short sassy ‘do,’ it’s safe to say that the tousled Cali-cool style is most desired. Lee Rittiner, stylist at the upscale Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Los Angeles, offers tips for achieving the oh-so-casual look minus the fuss in less than 30 minutes. “Everyone wants to master beach hair but thinks it’s more complicated than it actually is,” says Lee. “The less you do, the better the results. It’s that simple.” With a twist here and a tuck there, Lee offers... (Read More ...)
