Where’s Mummy?

Not home, that is for sure. I am sure if you swing into the Yorktown area of Virginia later today you will find me in a pool with my kids enjoying this first week of summer. Earlier this week I was up in Dearborn, Michigan again with Ford. I know! I was beyond excited too! Drag racing F-150's, learning about new and current technology in Ford cars and meeting some amazing people. It was educational, inspiring and a total blast! Ed Begley Jr spoke about the small things we can all do to help the environment. It was great to hear such passion from someone besides myself on this matter. On a whole other note, head over to MPR. Scroll through and enter some great contests on beauty items, Cars 2 prize packs and a year's subscription to Discovery Girl magazine! If you are a ginormous … [Read more...]

Day One- I Feel Like a Statistic

Cross-posted and archived from DC Metro Moms.  Original post from June 19, 2008.The front door opened. Startled I looked up to find my husband coming home from work early yesterday. I was about to take a work related phone call so I just briefly asked him what was up. He perched himself on the edge of the kitchen counter and said, "It's done. Over. I got laid off."Immediately, I had to grip the counter myself and keep from feeling as if my brain was doing a fade to black sort of thing. If there wasn't already a baby growing inside me it would have felt as if my stomach was being kicked in. Pummeled. I hear the words being calmly stated, "Two weeks severance...one month of insurance...", and my mind just reels. How are we going to survive? I feel like one of those brief profiles you … [Read more...]

In Which I Experiment with my Body

I've been doing a bit of experimentation with my body the last few weeks. When I put it that way it sounds like I've gone all Tony Stark and put in some sort of contraption into my chest but no, it's with food. Before I met H, I was ahem, younger, and could eat anything I wanted with no consequences. Those days are gone. Have I waxed poetic about the fabulous Olay Regenerist Lifting Serum for eyes I just bought? No? I will soon. It's magic on my tired, old peepers.I digress.I could eat anything I wanted back then, but what I ate was typically almost entirely vegetarian. It wasn't an ethical issue. I just didn't like buying and cooking meat for one. I ate a lot of veggies, fruit, dairy and nuts. Carbs were not a mainstay either. Fast forward ten years and three kids later and I feel like … [Read more...]

Where’s Mummy?

Ah, the Northern Neck. A place of supreme relaxation for me and my family. We venture down here as often as possible and I get a few seaside runs every chance I get. But wait! I'm also over at MPR talking about gorgeous nails from Topshop, cars, hotels and so much more so check it out!Plus, there is still time to enter to win the Friday giveaway - a grab bag of stuff for kids! *Image from usamls.net … [Read more...]

Where’s Mummy?

Trying to get votes for this! If you were the person who nominated me- you are awesome! Thank you! I feel so honored!Oh and VOTE FOR ME!!! … [Read more...]

Calling All Maryland Moms!

Juice in the City is looking to launch in the DC Metro area. If you are looking for a nice way to bolster your income or just earn a bit of extra cash then this might be a good opportunity for you. Yes, really. When you apply you already state how much time you can put into the job and what hours work best for you. It's nice to have that information up front. Another great point is that this job helps local small businesses. I'm all for supporting them whenever I can too. It is a great way to bolster your community and its local economy which is needed especially these days. Want to know more? Have Fun, Work From Home and Be a Local Hero!Moms, take note! There's a great company (founded by moms) called Juice in the City coming to Bethesda/Chevy Chase! Juice in the City offers great … [Read more...]

That Dirty Degree

Cross-posted and archived from DC Metro Moms. Original post date May 21, 2008.A while back I wrote a post for a blog exchange based around songs that meant something to you. I picked Still Dirrty by Christina Aguilera. Why? Because I am. As I mention in the post, despite passing a child through my "special" place I still feel sexy. OK, I admit, not every day and it is certainly harder right now as I find myself in the throes of pregnancy and being caught between my old clothes and maternity wear, but I do. Most days I feel damn sexy.There are a host of books, websites and even social networking groups about how to be a 'Hot Mom' and redefine yourself after motherhood. Why do you think all those makeover shows thrive? Most of them are Moms needing a lift. I admit, it is hard not to lose … [Read more...]

Kickin’ It Pocono Style

OK, not really. I hate fishing. Instead I'm at Great Wolf Lodge spending a few days with my family and attending the Reviewer's Retreat. I'm learning lots of new things and if you want to find out what then follow me on Twitter- @veamason.I'll be back in a few days! … [Read more...]

Where’s Mummy?

Getting freaked out in elementary school's while I register my kid for kindergarten. Really?  You need the actual deed to my house and not just a cable bill?  Sheesh!  I'm heading to Great Wolf Lodge this weekend with my family as I take part in the Reviewer's Retreat.  I'm excited, apprehensive about mixing family fun times with business and then excited all over again.This week in MPR news-Final chance to enter the beauty grab bag giveaway!  There's reviews on new Healthy Choice meals, Fun Finds from Target, Systeme 41 masque, and so much more. At TheFind I check out Clarins UV Plus Daily Shield and L'oreal MagicSmooth Souffle Makeup. … [Read more...]

Where’s Mummy?

On her third cup of coffee and still finding herself standing in her kitchen holding a fork, dish towel and piece of pineapple in her hand. Am I eating the pineapple with the fork or am I wiping it with the dish towel? I don't know. I'm too tired today to remember. Thanks Cinco de Mayo!In other news-There's still time to enter a Fling Bin for your recyclables! ProPlants is giving one lucky MPR reader a $50 gift code too! There are Tostito's too!Good Reads-The Lies Parents Tell by Sarah and the Goon SquadCathy Herard's awesomeness. She has more than reviews. She has green living, recipes and all sorts of other things under the Maine sun. All the books I think I will be getting for Mother's Day-Bossypants by Tina FeyThe Social Climbers Handbook (think female American Psycho) by Molly … [Read more...]