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Six
Amidst the worst storm to hit the East Coast in a generation, I’m reflecting on the past generation of blogging. I’ve been at this little beast for SIX YEARS, which to some is a blip, but to the blog...
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Taking your brand from online to “on air”
Yesterday, I had the chance of talking to a great group of women at Bloggy Boot Camp Chicago. I’ve never attended at BBC before, which is run by Tiffany and Fran, two really dynamic women who also run...
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A couple new things I wrote…
So, I may be crazy, but I took a little writing gig last month. I’ll be writing mom fashion for WhattoExpect.com. I’ve always liked to shop, you all know that, and I’ve always liked to write, so...
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On Track Pants and Waffle Shirts
‘Tis the time of the year to dress up, or, in my household’s case, dress comfy. One would think with all the holiday festivities, my days would be filled with bow ties and vests and cute cords and...
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We NEED a change of rhetoric- Gun control is the new abortion rights movement
I’m MAD. I’m so MAD that this happened. It was so unnecessary, so unthinkable. SO CRUEL. No need to go into the details. What I want to discuss is how we can get people to change the talk, the...
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Best New Workouts for Busy Moms
If your New Year’s Resolution is to go get in shape, and not gain 5 lbs. in the buffet line in Boca Raton, FL like I did last week, then you should read my latest story for Chicago Parent on the best...
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My kids need a dose of overprogramming
I’ve always tried not to be that helicopter parent. I adhere to lots of my own rules like kids should have time to play at home, be creative, be bored. Some experts even say it’s good for kids....
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Surviving my life, or, surviving spring break in Chicago – as seen on CBS 2...
This year so far has been no short of hectic, intense and exhausting. All in a good way. Being busy is a good problem in my household. But being busy means finding a way to survive as well – not to be...
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Massive March Holidays… my latest for Chicago Parent
The month is so packed with holidays it makes my head spin. Easter, Passover both the same week and well, we barely survived the traffic during St. Patrick’s Day over here. I did put together a few...
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Hockey is for girls, too!
Move over Mattel being the king of toy stereotyping; Oriental Trading Company’s got one up on you… We’re playing spring hockey over here (gah!). So my eldest son is reeeallly into hockey. Truly. He’s...
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My busy week… Cookbook party and children’s theater!
Sometimes having this blog has its perks. As much as I complain about blogging at times, this blog is part of me, and something that feels like an extension of my personality. So I chug along,...
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Leaning In and Loving It; Or, WWSD?
I just wrapped up reading Sheryl Sandberg’s hotly contested book, Lean In. Lean In is the latest book about working motherhood to hit the shelves and it’s causing quite a stir. If you haven’t heard...
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Last minute Mother’s Day Must-Haves and Must-Dos…
I’m going on CBS 2 Chicago to discuss last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas. I was so bad this year, barely getting my mom’s present in time. (Luckily, this afternoon still counts for getting it in...
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Paying for bedtime
(I know it’s been awhile since I wrote. End of school activities/ summer starting, you know the drill.) Anyone feel like they’re “paying” for bedtime? I mean literally shelling out dough so their kids...
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The non-blogger blogging…
It’s always funny this time of year when BlogHer comes around. I have been blogging on and off now for about seven years. And while it’s hard to believe it’s been seven years it’s harder for me to...
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Tips for Back-to-School Shopping – As seen on ABC 7 News + more!
I was so flattered when ABC 7 Chicago asked me to come back to their studio bright and early today to talk again about savings on back to school shopping. This year I was really focused on gear versus...
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A Vegan Rosh Hashanah Courtesy of Mariano’s
Every day eating is hard for me, let alone Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah. Being vegan has its pluses and minuses. The vegan chopped liver my friend’s aunt makes every year is a joy and...
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Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my iCloud!
I’ve been the sole Apple iTunes account holder in our household for some time now. I got the iPod, the iPad and iPhone before my significant other did. When he got an iPod finally maybe somewhere...
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My holiday gift picks featured on Groupon Chicago Guide!
Oh my poor neglected blog. Can you tell it was a busy fall? It was indeed because I haven’t posted here since September. I can tell you since my last post I’ve racked up 5 new clients for work,...
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Best New Workouts for Busy Moms 2014
Every year for Chicago Parent I have the fun assignment of testing out the newest workouts that moms can do efficiently and effectively. These classes are typically cutting edge and put me to the...
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