I can't say this has been the week from hell but it has definitely been trying. Suffice it to say I am so ready for back to school. I am ready for a routine, a schedule and my impromptu trip out of town next week. More on that later. Aside from test-driving two cars this month I have also been working on this- … [Read more...]
We are truly in the lackluster days of summer. I'm putting forth no effort other than to get work done, not harm people at the grocery store while shopping with three kids (last week of it!) and getting us all ready to go back to school, dance and a bazillion other things that life has thrown at us lately. And if you want to know how to clean your car after you lose a full gallon of milk in it for 3 days. Just ask! It happened. It leaked. It still smells like cat barf. While I continue processing all this and everything else take a look at what I'm wearing! … [Read more...]
Meet Beauty Blogger of the Week, Michaela from Lather Rinse Repeat! I discovered her quite by accident only weeks ago as I trolled beauty blogrolls. Immediately I was hooked by her ability to make me snort with laughter while discussing beauty related items like chalking or American beauty hauls. Her blog has become a fun little addiction for me and one that goes beyond nail art. Isn't that a relief?! I was overjoyed when she said yes to this little interview and then talked to me on Twitter. I'm going back to my corner now. … [Read more...]
H keeps saying it and I can't quite believe it either but after what has been a roller coaster of emotional highs and lows we have gone through the first two years in The Fifth's Elements life. The Fifth Element. The one who made our family complete. … [Read more...]
It's a week full of photos from Blogher and our regular summer days. I already feel like we are winding down and getting into school mode. Today is our first day of back to school shopping and yesterday we purchased our first pair of new shoes. Hot pink with flowers of course. Insiders view of the Rockettes area inside Radio City Music Hall. I really was enthused even if I don't totally look it. Kristen and I live 10 minutes from each other and yet we act like this just because we are going out to dinner. Maybe it's the fact that our combined six counts of mayhem, er kids, aren't with us. Sarah and I. I swear we do take other photos. Proud of my three wristband status at the gym. It only happens in the summer and makes each workout that much tougher to … [Read more...]
Oh honey, you are not alone! I don't know how many girls nights I have spent talking about this very topic. Women with kids especially have this issue. The emails I have received alone made me respond to this pitched post idea. So what can you do? Try reading this for one. The Nine Natural Ways to Get Out of Libido Limbo by Laurie Steelsmith ND I wanted to know the most common question she gets asked. "Many women confide in me that they have negative or anxious feelings, at the deepest level, about their sexuality. The number one question I get is, "Why do I have so little desire?" In several recent studies, roughly 1 in 3 women reported low or no sexual desire. Other studies have found even higher percentages of low libido among women, particularly women over … [Read more...]
I'm sorry did you come here for some pumpkin spice latte or an apple cinnamon muffin? Were you looking for a cozy cup of cider to bring in the new fall season? Sorry, we have none of that here. Instead it is all about items I am loving/wanting/needing for fall 2012. I personally think a good pair of biker boots will get you through the foliage better than a chai latte and pumpkin whoopie pie, but that is just me. … [Read more...]
I have a confession to make. I haven't run a single mile since June. Early June. After Zooma, when I injured my knee, I needed to take a few steps back and really let it heal. I worked on strength in my legs, core and whole body versus adding miles. I worked on flexibility and stretching too. … [Read more...]
It's Friday! That means we are talking about all things beauty here on TMC. Check out the video below for my thoughts on the new butter LONDON fall/winter colors. If you are feeling so inclined, subscribe to my feed here (it's fixed!) or on YouTube. If not, you run the risk of kittens spontaneously combusting all over the world. Who wants to be responsible for that mess? … [Read more...]
More to the point, what I wore to Blogher'12 last week in NYC. Arriving in New York, I wore this ensemble. … [Read more...]