Unwanted Hair. Make it go AWAY!

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This post brought to you by Remington i-LIGHT Pro. All opinions are 100% mine. You guys know that sometimes I talk about things that aren't always- well, comfortable to discuss.  Imperfection, illness…periods….and today, I'm going to add hair removal to that list.  I know, I know. It's not fun, but there are few people in Continue Reading …

Quick Ways to Cut Your Budget

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It may seem difficult to find extra money in your budget, but for a lot of us, making even a few small changes can make a big difference. Since a dollar saved is more than a dollar earned, saving even $100 each month is really like giving yourself a yearly raise of $1,500! Here are Continue Reading …

Do you ever find that music moves you, even before you know why?

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Last weekend, while shooting a wedding, the groom danced with his mother to Celine Dion's “Because You Loved Me” which instantly brought tears to my eyes and memories flooding into my head.  You see, I danced with my dad to that very song at MY wedding, 9 years ago. I remember having chosen that particular Continue Reading …

We did the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Hartford, CT

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A few weeks ago, I told you I was planning to take part in the Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk in Hartford, CT.  Well, that's exactly what we did this past Sunday, the kids and I.  It was a very powerful and moving experience, to say the least.  I wasn't sure if I should Continue Reading …

American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Walk

ACS Making Strides Walk

  A few weeks ago, I shared how breast cancer has affected my life…and how it’s affected just about everyone’s life.  One of the ways it’s affected me, and so many others, is the call to DO SOMETHING to help.  One of the simplest ways that we can DO something to help is to participate Continue Reading …

The Children’s Place Superstar Model Search- have you entered? Have you voted?

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Calling all aspiring – and adorable – models. The Children’s Place is launching its second annual model search this fall to discover its next superstar. Does your little star shine for the camera? Submit a photo of your handsome little man or darling little girl, and he or she just might win a starring role Continue Reading …

Love coffee? Come join me today for a virtual coffee chat! Free coffee all week! #McDCoffeeChat

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This morning, at 10am, I’m attending McDONALD’S® LIVE VIRTUAL COFFEE TASTING EVENT.  I’ll be sipping on some delicious Newman’s Own Organics coffee brewed in my Keurig while attending and I’d love for you to join in! FEATURING NELL NEWMAN, PRESIDENT OF NEWMAN’S OWN® ORGANICS Virtual Coffee Tasting Event: Monday, September 24, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. Continue Reading …

A call to action…for parents…church members…

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Do you ever notice that the same people seem to volunteer and/or pitch in, to do what’s needed, to get things done, time after time?  I am far from superwoman. I don’t have my hand in every cookie jar, and I don’t intend to.  But I do stretch myself.  I’m a mom of three little Continue Reading …

Help Fight Breast Cancer ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

ACS Making Strides Walk

American Cancer Society (ACS) is working hard to fight breast cancer with their Making Strides initiative. This nationwide breast cancer walk is striving to support those that have been affected, empower others, and cheer on survivors, all while fighting to end this disease. We have all known someone with cancer.  It’s hard to escape the Continue Reading …

My nominee for Yahoo’s Women Who Shine…Laura Tellado! #womenwhoshine

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I have someone I’d like  you to meet.  To be honest, I’d like to meet her too…and I hope that I get the chance one day.  Her name is Laura Tellado, and she’s kind of amazing.  She’s a blogger, like me.  And a woman.  Also like me.  But Laura’s also spoken at many conferences and Continue Reading …