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Mother’s Day is one of those holidays that I never appreciated enough before I became a mom.
In Russia, where I grew up, we didn’t have this holiday, and instead celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8th — it was customary to give gifts to your mom on that day, but the whole Communist taste to it made it a lot less personal. I love my mom and am very close with her, but somehow when we moved to America and started to celebrate Mother’s Day, it felt a bit commercial.
But no longer — it’s now one of my favorite holidays. Read the rest of this entry »
I know envy is bad, I do. But it’s kind of like butter — I know it’s not healthy, but I can’t help but indulge at times.
So here are some things I envy in other moms:
Easy-goingness. I know it’s not a word, but you know what I mean. Moms who have this great ability to just roll with the punches and not get completely and utterly stressed out by all the work-life juggle insanity. Like your kid spilling milk on your new pants when you’re ten minutes late for an important meeting and the sitter calls in sick. (Not like that’s happened to me or anything…) Read the rest of this entry »
Need a fun break? Check out these links from our friends on the web!
Tot Snob: WIN! - Arte Bebe Fantasy Shopping Cart. The rules are simple, choose up to $175 worth of merchandise from Arte Bebe and put the names of the merchandise in our comments. We will pick one winner at random and the winner will win everything that was listed!
Boston Mamas: Chittypulga Goodies! There’s just a few days left to enter to win a Fleurville diaper bag PLUS a $100 gift certificate to fill up the Fleurville with fabulous finds from Chittypulga!
Classy Mommy: Cabbage Patch Kids Fun to Feed Baby. Talk about a blast from the past! How fun to see my little girl enjoying one of these dolls. Check out review here on the latest Cabbage Patch Doll. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s Tuesday, which for some reason feels like Monday, which in my book calls for a little bit of fun distraction. Here are some fun links from our friends in the blogosphere — go ahead, take five minutes for yourself and check them out: Read the rest of this entry »
I was going to write a review of the new show, The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom, which premiered on TLC last night. I figured as someone running a company focused on working moms I HAD to do it. So last night I sat down to watch and couldn’t finish it. If you want my knee-jerk reaction to the show, there you have it — it felt unreal without being entertaining enough, so it didn’t pass the I-have-no-time-for-anything-that-doesn’t-entertain-or-inform-me test.
The premise of the show is intriguing and silly at the same time:
Each week one stay-at-home mom whoe gave up her career will secretely get to see the life she left behind.
If you must know, I don’t get why this has to be a secret from the family. Read the rest of this entry »
I’ve never celebrated Valentine’s Day. Not in the 11 years my husband and I have been together, not with any guy I dated before then. It always felt too commercial, too artificial. (OK, in the interest of full disclosure, my high school boyfriend brought me a dozen carnations one Valentine’s Day and we got in a fight; I thought carnations were insulting.)
But I read this article in the New York Times tonight and I am re-considering my anti-Valentine’s Day stance. According to several studies mentioned in the article, the secret to keeping a marriage going and keeping it happy is to do new things together. Just spending quality time together — which for working parents is tough enough — isn’t the answer. You have to try new things, experience new things, go to new places. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s been raining and snowing here for hours and truly, I don’t think it can get any gloomier outside. Which means it’s a great occasion to distract ourselves with some fun links from some of our blogging friends. Enjoy!
GlamSpirit: Fun Gift Giving Tip from Japan. If you’re planning to give a sweet Valentine’s Day gift to someone special this week, why not present it in a gorgeous red fabric rather than some paper that will just get tossed away.
Moms Buzz: Moms’ Night In - Tips and Ideas. After a week’s full agenda, we are probably left with little energy, opportunity or incentive for hitting the town with our girl friends. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t create an equally fun moms’ night in! Get the tips!
Couture in the City: New York Fashion Week, Fall 2008, Best of the Best, Temperly London. Thank ye gods for Temperly London…IMHO, Temperly London is the best of the best for New York fashion week, fall 2008. If I had to see one more “Working Girl” 80’s inspired business suit, I was going to hurl…but luckily TL saved my sanity.
Señora Cartera: MARC by Marc Jacobs Fall 2008 Collection. MJ Loves The 80s Feast your eyes on the youthful, chic and retro-fabulous fashions from MARC by Marc Jacobs’ Fall ‘08 collection and find out which handbags the designer has in store for us.
Stiletto Jungle: Peek Inside the Grammy Style Studio. Music and fashion go hand in hand, particularly when it comes to fabulous awards show swag. Stiletto Jungle hit this year’s Grammy Style Studio and reports back with all of the fashionable details.
Stylenotes.com: Take Note — Seeing Red (on the Runways). The abundance of red on the runways this season caught our eye – check out our favorite red looks, and our picks on how to partake in the trend.
TotSnob: Tassimo Coffee for the Tired, Busy Mom. A coffee maker for the mom on the go, perfect for those of us who need a dose of joe without the wait. Now you have time to get both you and your child ready for the day!
A colleague once told me that he could not picture me having a down day — apparently, I am peppy. (His word, not mine.) But let me tell you, I have my share and today is one of them. You know those days when you wake up and you can’t feel good about anything going on? When the rain is a major annoyance, every email seems to bring tough news, every phone call a discouraing conversation? Well, it’s here. And instead of ranting about it, I am going to hush up and offer up some fun links from some of our blog friends. I hope you’re having a much better day and I hope to be back in full peppy form tomorrow.
Boston Mamas: Unleash the Creative Beast. For those who love hosting parties but need a little help figuring out how to personalize the details, there’s Garnish, purveyor of cool party and gift packaging ideas that will keep your guests coming back for more!
Moms Buzz: Valentine’s Giveaway Win A Pair of Sterling Silver Cufflinks. Enchante him with love, but mermerize him with this amazing pair of sterling silver cufflinks by VACCARI. Moms Buzz’s Valentin’es Giveaway is rocking with love and silver this time. This pair of sterling silver cufflinks are worth $165 and can be yours soon!
Stiletto Jungle: Jeans for Every Body. Small waist, but bigger thighs? Skinny legs with a larger waist? No worries, Stiletto Jungle has you covered. The SJ Girl Talk panel names the best jeans for a range of body types.
Couture in the City: Elizabeth Arden Intervene Foundation Review: Before and After! When I was asked to review the new Elizabeth Arden Intervene foundation, I must say, I was a little skeptical. I’m not a big fan of liquid foundation, and I didn’t think that in my twenties I would be interested in an anti-aging makeup.
Healthy Bump: Transform your child’s room in minutes! FunToSee has created an easy way to decorate your child’s room with their Room Make-Over.
Clever Parents: Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Every Day with Rachael Ray. Fat Tuesday is today! Celebrate it the old-fashioned way – with a classic Bayou feast including Classic Hurricane Cocktails, Coconut Shrimp Beignets with Pepper Jelly Sauce, and Oyster, Bacon and Swiss Chard Gratin.
Classy Mommy: 1st Birthday Gift bag for Patrick Dempsey’s Twin Boys! Classy Mommy takes a sneak peek at this glam gift bag. If only we were all celebrity babies!
MomFinds: Super Tees for Super Tuesday. Your kids might be too young to vote, but it’s never too early to take them to the polls…in style. Here are the best politico tees and bodysuits for the tiniest citizens.
Do you ever feel like you’re about to burn out?
If you said no, I am envious. Because I have often felt like this. And some (like my very involved new doc) have suggested that even if I don’t think I’m burnt out, my body is saying that I am.
And wouldn’t you know it, there’s even an online test you can take to see where you stack up on the burning out scale. It’s right here and it takes only a few minutes. (And thanks to our career contributor, Penelope Trunk, for linking to it.)
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After you’ve taken the test, you might need to find a way to relax a bit, so here are some fun links from some new friends we’ve made in the blogging world. (They have absolutely nothing to do with burning out or work, by the way.)
Moms Buzz: Eating Tips - 10 Tips for Parents About Kids and Food.
Here are some eating tips to help parents encourage children to eat right and maintain a healthy weight.
GlamSpirit: Let Dreams Be Your Guide. Often times your dreams can seem like meaningless visions all thrown together in a random, nonsensical form, but a dream is actually an extraordinary and invaluable window into your subconscious.
Couture in the City: Hot New Trend - Long Cardigans.
Looking for a cute, light topper to transition you from winter to spring? Consider a long cardigan…the perfect accessory to any outfit.
Stiletto Jungle: Online Deal - 74% Off Magaschoni Cashmere Hoodie. Want the ultimate in casual luxury? Try a cashmere hoodie on for size, like this this amazingly super-sale priced find.
The holidays may be over, but for many of us, the stress levels are still high. Learn how to switch off the mental chatter, and decide how to handle it when you’ve taken on too much. What do you do to relax? We asked, members answered — check out the discussion and share your tips!
Many of us have switched into high gear for the New Year, and now we’re trying to make our New Year’s resolutions stick. Work It, Mom! has plenty of advice on achieving your goals, avoiding failure, and dealing with change. Need a little support to reach that first small goal? You can find it here!
Moms with infants, listen up! Members have been chiming in about their experiences with breastfeeding and pumping, Relaxnsmile wrote a great article with plenty of tips and information for those heading back to the workplace with pump in hand, and Lee Thrash offers some sage advice to freelancers who are getting ready to go on maternity leave.
Only got a minute? Take a picture of what’s in your bag and upload it to our CareerBags Group here at Work It, Mom! for a chance to win a fabulous fabulous Veronica London Business Tote courtesy of CareerBags.com. Details are here, contest ends on January 20th.