If August is a constant month of Sundays then July must be a slew of Saturdays. The month of July, that first week when we celebrate the Fourth, is when it always feels like, "Yes! This is summer. June has nothing on you July!" Each week I'll be posting pictures from my series, "Fifty Shades of Summer." We might get as racy as seeing a photo of me in a bathing suit but I can't promise anything. Let's go! … [Read more...]
They say that there are certain moments when you just know that a person is right for you. I believe this statement to be true too. About two weeks into knowing H, on a rainy Saturday afternoon, I called him up to see what he wanted to do later that night. When I asked him what he was doing at that moment he said, "I'm watching When Harry Met Sally on TV. I love this movie!" It was the same thing I was doing while talking to him. We both laughed about it and how we had to watch it together via phone until at least the 'Casablanca' scene with they are also on the phone watching a movie. It was then that I knew. I knew this guy was different and someone I wanted to know more. It's been 14 years. We still like watching this movie together. I'm a sucker for 'You've Got … [Read more...]
I know that summer is already upon us but if you are like me you suddenly realize that you used last summer isn't working any more. You need somethin fresh, new or just bigger! I know that is the case with me and all our towels, sunscreen, goggles and toys that we are lugging around daily to swim class, spray parks and pools. I'm using the bigger style from L.L. Bean for all that but I've fallen in love with the aqua canvas one below when I'm going solo. Beach totes by veamason featuring tote handbags … [Read more...]
All over the place! At least that is how I feel this first week of summer. From swim lessons to bubble camp, dance recitals and extra classes, work and our everyday lives I am feeling sleep deprived, dehydrated, frustrated and just plain 'ol scattered. Sitting outside a SBUX until midnight last night probably didn't help but I needed time out of the house and to catch up with friends. I wrote about the 2012 Chevy Traverse on GM's 'Driving the NorthEast' blog this week. On MPR we talked about Being Kind, Being Green, Choosing Cartons, Using the new Red Carpet Manicure kit (Gel manicure at home!) and so much more. Exclusive MPR coupons are there too! At Social Moms I bring out the best Eco-Friendly Nail Polish for Summer. Lastly, there's this great product round-up that I'm … [Read more...]
This week I wore a lot of navy blue. I picked up a sleeveless shell from Banana Republic while thrifting this week and wore it to church with white shorts on Sunday. I wore another navy tank on Monday and last Thursday- navy shorts. Let's talking about thrifting. I love it! I hadn't done it in a while because frankly, the stores near me are not so hot. I decided to chance it on Friday when I only had one kid and some time to spare. I'm glad I did because I found the jeans I'm wearing below, the navy shell from BR, a white actual tuxedo shirt- never worn in my size and a vintage coach messenger bag which I will restore. Or maybe they can? Does anyone have an answer for that? If I send Coach this bag will they clean it up? Tank from Target, Mossimo Jeans- American Eagle, thrfited- … [Read more...]
Our bags were packed the night before. One gym bag and a two swim bags. I woke up early, got some work done, started laundry and felt ready to tackle the day. Then the kids actually woke up. … [Read more...]
Who made the cut this week on MPR's Dig/Don't Dig? Find out after the jump! … [Read more...]
I am one of those freaks who gets into something and then I just cannot stop. A sample of potato chips, pfft! Bring on the bag! I'll eat the whole bunny and not just the ears. I will go back for the second piece of cake. I will over-extend myself with work and home life. I don't know when to quit. When I started training for my half-marathon and the Zooma 10k I was the same way. It was all running, all the time. … [Read more...]
It's been a busy week and I wore some pretty cute outfits and um.. forgot to take pictures. Including the black BR wrap dress I found in the way back of my closet that I paired with a black and white striped tube top from The Limited. Yes, I said tube top and yes, I mean the stretchy and super tight kind. But here is what I caught on camera this week. … [Read more...]