My Etsy Picks of the Week

I really can't say enough how much I love Etsy.  I love when someone notices a unique treasure I've found on Etsy and asks where I've got it because they can't find anything like it in stores.  I spend a lot of time loading things into my online cart that I think will make amazing b…

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Today's Lipstick Launches

Two exciting lipstick launches are happening in just two hours and I cannot wait.  The first is Dose of Colors liquid lipstick ($18) in two beautiful nudes, Sand and Stone.  These were part of a bundle package last year but are being released individually today at noon PST.  In case you're won…

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The Boob Tube

For the umpteenth time I'm singing the praises of my favorite season because, really, what's not to love?  I've covered most of it but now let's talk Fall TV.  Dare I say that there's almost too much to watch?  I dare because there really is and there aren't enough hours in…

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Fresh Beauty

Sephora has released a line of limited edition Disney Princess compact mirrors ($32) that initially sold out pretty quickly but have just been re-stocked.  Each compact comes engraved with a message related to it's theme.  If you're a fan you may want to get on that because they are being …

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Window Shopping

Window shopping is about all I can do right now given that my closet is still inhabited by destroyed cropped jeans, maxi dresses and racerback tanks.  I cannot wait to pack away my summer gear and break out the sweaters, hoodies, thermals and boots!  In the meantime, I'm filling my online shop…

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Your Mom's on Snapchat!

Nothing makes me feel older than my kids and their apps du jour. I hear my mother's voice coming out of my mouth when I say stuff like, "What is that? Why do you need that?" Not that she'd actually say that but that's the voice I feel like I'm using when I say it.  *shrug* …

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Seasonal Junk Food

Remember a few years ago when Taco Bell was offering free Black Jack tacos on Halloween?  Basically, they were just tacos in a black corn tortillas shell.  I was so on it. I'm not sure if I was more excited by the word free (definitely one of my top three favorite F- words) or because they wer…

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Truly Outrageous

One of my favorite 80's childhood cartoons is getting the big screen reboot treatment and that means product!  My inner 8 year old squealed with delight when I heard about the upcoming Jem and the Holograms beauty launch at Sephora and Shopbop next month.  Sephora is releasing lipstick, eyesha…

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This Week's Twitter Party Picks

Join me at the following Twitter parties.  Special thanks to Mommy Blog Expert* for sharing! Monday 9/28 6:00pm PST Am Well MD Twitter Party with  @travelingmoms @kimorlando @cindytravelson  and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $250 VISA/cash giftcard, FIVE (5) Kinsa Smart Thermometers. #TMom #AmWellMD  RSVP Tue…

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Because Pumpkin Guts Are Gross

Much to the dismay of my children, I do not and will not carve pumpkins.  Ever.  They're messy, gross and stinky inside and I simply want no parts of it.  I decided to compromise this year by decorating with no-carve kits and frankly, I think they look a million times better than carved pumpki…

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Happy Fall, Y'all!

Here in L.A. it may not yet feel like fall but the calendar says otherwise which means all of my favorite things have made or are making their triumphant returns!  I'm beyond ready to say goodbye to summer and hello to harvest festivals, falling leaves, sweater weather and pumpkin spice everyt…

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What I'm Bzzing

I'm pretty picky about my personal care and beauty products but I'll try anything once.  Well, almost anything. I have my limits.  Recently, Bzzagent sent me a sample Secret Clinical Strength to try.  I requested the invisible solid because I'm not a fan of gels.  My first take- it doe…

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Racer’s Edge Indoor Karting

I'm always trying to find unique ideas for my children's birthday parties.  Something they'll remember for the rest of their lives and hopefully tell their kids about.  I've done tea parties, a super hero parties, a Walking Dead scavenger hunt party, a 1950's sock hop- you name…

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Happy 90th Birthday, Burbank Parks & Rec!

This Saturday join the City of Burbank in celebrating it's Parks and Recreation Department's 90th birthday!  It's free and open to the public at Vickroy Park from 9-11am.  Come learn about programs and events in the community and enjoy a rock climbing wall,  bounce house, obstacle cour…

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L.A. Mama Re-Launch

It's hard to believe it's been an entire year off but, alas, I have returned refreshed, renewed and ready to share all sorts of goodies with my wonderful readers, old and new.  Let's see, in the last year my oldest son became a high school senior; my daughter entered high school, and my…

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