Laugh Yourself Silly
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under RejuvenATE
I’ve made a crucial decision. Instead of nuking up another Lean Cuisine & staring blankly out my window on my lunch break, I’m heading down the street to Hallmark — at least once a week. After all, it’s quiet … and it smells good … and hey, I might actually get my hands on some [...]
The Idol Hangover
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under RejuvenATE
American Idol. What can I say? I’m a huge fan. Besides the occasional inappropriate bikini girl contestant or cursing goth guy, it’s usually just good ol’ family fun. The American Bandstand of the 21st century.
I’m sure everyone has a program that they look forward to sometime during the week but for us, Idol is OUR [...]
No Phone Zone. Can You Do It?
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under EducATE
Did you know that at any given moment, during daylight hours, more than 800,000 vehicles are being driven by someone using a cell phone? Studies show that 16 people are killed each day from distracted drivers. I know, it is alarming and I’m ashamed to say I am as guilty as the next person. [...]
Tags: cell phone, no phone zone, oprah, texting while driving
Women Entrepreneurs
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under SoMo Favs
Women are launching businesses at twice the rate of men, and they are doing it primarily for lifestyle reasons — they want more freedom, flexibility, and creativity in their lives. Studies have found a definitive link between launching a business and higher self-esteem and happiness. Starting a business may not be for everyone, but I [...]
Tags: mompreneur, woman entrepreneur, women entrepreneurs, working mom
Teacher Gifts: We’ve Asked … They’ve Spoken!
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under Products We Love!
It’s that time of year again when we all go searching for the classic “World’s Best Teacher” coffee mug. Or how about the “A+ Teacher notepad” donning the bright red apple. Sound familiar? This time, before you head out, put yourself in the teacher’s shoes … is that what YOU would want to receive after [...]
Tags: books, end of year, plants, teacher, teacher gifts
Bad Mommy
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under CommiserATE
I was a bad mommy this week. I actually sent my son to school without lunch, without snack and without his schoolwork. Why? Because it’s his responsibility, not mine.
I know, I know, he’s only a child, he can’t keep up with all these things all the time. But my thought is, why not? I think [...]
Tags: carolina parent, homework, mommy, son
I Thread, Do you?
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under CommiserATE
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done something and then thought to myself, “That’s the LAST D%@& time I ever do that!” And then, SURPRISE! … I go right back to doing it. No, this isn’t as deep as me lecturing you about smoking, drinking or eating too much chocolate. I’m talking about [...]
Tags: humor, mommy, pain, threading, waxing
Moody Mamas
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under CaptivATE
Show of hands on this one … think back to your mid-20’s. How many of you gals would’ve attended pre-natal yoga, birthing and Lamaze classes, hobnobbed with other preggers, spent your days interviewing a slew of OB-GYNS and worn fake bellies to give yourself the essence of being pregnant … when you weren’t really [...]
Tags: fashion tips, lamaze, maternity, moms, moody mammas, pre-natal, pregnant, Target
Mommy, I’m Hungry
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under Dish It!
Some of us moms call them “grazers.” You know, it’s the ONE child we have in our household that eats the itsy-bitsy-teeny snacks … ALL … DAY … LONG. According to Jillian Michaels from the Biggest Loser, it’s the proper way to eat to stay healthy, but how many times a day can we hear [...]
Tags: annies, Biggest Loser, dish, Dr. Lucys, fruitabu, grazers, honey sticks, hungry, jillian, kids, organic, organic lollipops, peter rabbit organics, spinach smoothies
Happy Mother’s Day!
Posted by Stephanie | Filed under CaptivATE
I love this quote: “The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never.”
Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, Shirley, and to all of you … the amazing moms who pour your hearts & souls into your children each & every day! [...]
Tags: child, mom, mothers day, super mom
