Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

It’s official – I can’t keep up with ze blogging over holiday break. We had quite a scare with Wito last week – after 5 days of 103 to 105-degree fevers, he was admitted to the hospital last Tuesday – his lab work and symptoms raised suspicions of Kawasaki’s Disease (which, hey, NEVER google Kawasaki’s Disease while […]

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S.W Basics of Brooklyn (+ The Ultimate Makeup Remover)

Thanks to S.W. Basics of Brooklyn for sending these products my way and sponsoring the post! So glad I found them. The makeup post is done. The skincare post is coming in January. But until then, I need to tell you about S.W. Basics of Brooklyn and the new product that is a game changer. […]

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Odds and Ends

1. I mean, this might as well be a beauty blog lately, but please heed my advice. Buy this palette. It’s amazing. I’m not using anything else on my eyes right now (well, besides mascara) – I’m even using the darkest shadows as liners and I love it. The colors aren’t chalky at all, and […]

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How Do You Feel About Forty?

I turned forty last month, and I kind of liked it. Am I in the minority here? Last month, when I was in California, Kristen and I shot a few Mama Said-type videos, and one of them was about turning the big 4-0. (Kristen turns 40 this month.) What I love most about this video […]

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Pucker Up (Winter Lip Tips)

I am a member of the Invisalign Advisory Board, and am receiving complimentary treatment. All opinions are fully my own.  Okay, our move to a location with actual seasons is kind of killing me in the dry skin department. I’m not at all used to being so parched – the tips of my fingers are sooooooo […]

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Odds and Ends

image credit: AbstractArtM 1. I’m acclimating to my first true winter in over a decade, and thankfully, the weather hasn’t been that bad yet. (Except that one week when it was ridiculously cold.)  However, I’ve had a sinus headache for about 4 weeks straight and want to cry. Any suggestions? 2. These photos warm my […]

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