How important are your girlfriends?

Every year my 6 best girlfriends get together for a weekend trip. We have all been friends since we were 18 years old (a long time, I am 42!) We truly have grown up together, evolving from "dreamy girls" to "responsible women." Some of us got married right out of...

My Son is a Regular Casanova

I knew that my son, who is in first grade(!) had made a card for a girl in his class, but I didn't see it. Well, he apparently gave it to her and her Mom just sent me a picture of it. Dear Lord, the child is 7!...

Rachael Ray, She’s One Impressive Woman

I was just thinking how impressive Rachael Ray was. She was down to earth, articulate and a very hard worker; there is a reason she got where she did in her career. I feel so lucky to have been able to talk to her (even if there were...

Going to NYC to Film Rachael Ray… Or Was It a Dream?

Going to New York to film Rachael Ray seems like a dream.

Barb and I had a two day whirl wind experience last week. The weird thing is, I was so busy trying not to feel bloated that I didn’t get nervous! But damn that sushi dinner and beer...

The ‘Slumdog’ Kids Skipping School

If you are ever feeling like you don't have enough or sorry for yourself, be reminded of the way some children are being raised:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/29/slumdog-kids-school-skipp_n_338455.html

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H1N1 Info and Advice from Dr. Oz

The following advice, given by Dr. Oz, makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know.

-Barb

The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions....

Cool New iPhone Applications for Kids

Check out these cool new iPhone applications for kids… sorry but here are ones that may be educational instead of just going brain dead!

Melissa Burnett
Author & Mom

Melissa Burnett is a native Californian who was raised in Orange County. She graduated from The University of Southern California with a BA in Psychology. Her hobbies include horses, skiing, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She resides currently in Los Angeles with her...

Kimberley Clayton Blaine
Author & Mom

Kimberley Clayton Blaine is a mother, author, national parenting expert and licensed family and child therapist who specializes in working with children ages newborn to six years old. Kimberley is currently the social marketing director of a Los Angeles-based Early Childhood Mental Health Campaign funded by the U.S. Department...

Karen Schwalbe Jones
Fitness Expert & Mom

Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, California, Harmony Studios is a full-service, private instruction facility specializing in personalized Pilates regimens. Using methods evolved from the work of Joseph Pilates, the studio has developed its own philosophy which combines mind-body connection with old-fashioned get-in-shape, stay-in-shape sensibility. Karen Schwalbe-Jones combines her...