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Let's Craft is a special feature full of great crafts, inspiration and DIY projects that are perfect for any Modern Mom! This project comes from crafty mom Jill Alexander: "There are plenty of beauty stores where moms can buy exfoliating body scrubs, but we think that homemade is far superior. This delectable smelling body scrub is all natural and made with ingredients that you probably have on hand in the house. There are no chemicals you can't pronounce in here! The only downside to this scrub - you can't eat it :)" Here's how to make a wonderful smelling natural body scrub: Supplies... continue reading

10 Things I Want My Teenage Daughter To Know

The other day one of my teenage daughters told me she was going to delete her Facebook page. She said she kept noticing that her mood and the way she felt about herself changed whenever she was logged on. She felt pressured about her looks and her social life; basically, she was not feeling good about herself whenever she was using Facebook. I’ve never forbidden my three children from using social media. Let’s be real, this is our future. I embrace change and teach my children that with discretion and good judgment, we can enjoy everything life gives us (including technology). I monitor... continue reading

The Top 10 Things I Want for Mother's Day

The refrain around my house for the last week or so has been the usual stuff of mid-May: what do you want for Mother’s Day? It started as a casual question, then became more urgent as the week went on, finally hitting a crescendo by Saturday afternoon. The problem is, there’s really nothing I want for Mother’s Day. Or at least, nothing I can point to in a store window. Because that’s the thing about being a mother: it’s hard to translate a year’s worth of appreciation into a sweater or a piece of jewelry. Really, I think that all any of us wants is to be appreciated on a regular basis, and... continue reading

Life Lessons My Daughter Learned in Preschool

I simply cannot believe my little preemie is about to enter her last year of preschool. Where did these past four years go? She started school in Pre-K 2, going a few hours a week. The Pre-K 4 kids had always looked so big to me. It was so hard to believe my baby would one day seem so big. It is amazing how much she has grown. I am really grateful for my daughter’s preschool. They have done such a good job balancing kindness and compassion with structure and discipline. My daughter has grown and learned so much while there. While she was learning her lessons and growing as a person,... continue reading

Mother's Day Breakfast in Bed: Maple Bacon Monkey Bread

Mom deserves an extra special breakfast Mother’s Day morning; hopefully… in bed. (Champagne optional). Astound her with this Maple Bacon Monkey Bread. Her toes may twinkle, her hair spiral, and giggles burst forth. She will know she is loved, appreciated, and admired. Cheers to you Sunday and every day! Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 11 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled 20 ounces of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (3 small [7.5 ounce] cans, or 1 1/2 large [16 ounce] cans), cold* 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup + 2... continue reading

6 Sharpie Craft Projects We Love

Want to get crafty? It's as easy as breaking out your permanent markers! Here are five super simple Sharpie projects we just love: DIY Tribal Print iPhone Case (tutorial at Unexpected Expectations) Sharpie Nail Art (tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts) (tutorial at Morie's Nail Art) Create Your Own Coffee Mugs (tutorial at Oh, Hello Friend) (tutorial at A Beautiful Mess) Drawn (Not Dyed) Easter Eggs (tutorial at Alisa Burke) Cute Plastic Baggies (tutorial at babelisme) Crosshatch Stationary (tutorial at Mr. Handsome Face) How often do you break out your Sharpies for a craft project?? continue reading

Here's to the Fat Mommies!

I’m not just a fat mommy. I’m a fat mommy in the Palisades. It doesn’t get much worse than that. For those who aren't familiar with the area, Pacific Palisades is a serene, lovely community on the cliffs between Santa Monica and Malibu. Perhaps it’s the close proximity to all the good hiking areas, but the moms around here are like the milk I buy - organic and fat-free. You walk into a boutique store and you’re lucky to find a “medium.” Palisades moms juice in the morning, pop an egg for lunch, down a salad with protein for dinner. The dirty four letter word up here is “flab.” “Skinny... continue reading

Mother's Day Breakfast in Bed: Maple Bacon Monkey Bread