Wednesday, September 18, 2013

New Term: Peri-EmptyNesting


I was so happy to chat with Claudia and Jill today on their radio show "Empty Nesters". I'll put a link below so you can listen along. We chatted about The FabYOUList, but also about how important it is for parents to have passions of their own to pursue PRIOR to the kids flying the coop. That way, they won't get hit like a ton of bricks when it happens. And it will happen. Sooner than you think! Time flies--I remember my daughter's first day of high school, then I blinked. She's a sophomore in college now. I have two more kids still at home, but I'm telling you--my making that list really saved me. I needed to "get a life" as we talked about on the radio show today. Are you Empty Nesting? Peri-emptynesting? Just knee deep in diapers still? No matter where you are in life, it's always good to have something going just for you. Yoga class, pottery, dance lessons, book club--whatever your "it" is, DO IT! You'll be glad when you blink.

To listen to the radio show, just click the top link in the box below. Then listen to a few more! These ladies are GREAT!


Thursday, September 12, 2013

Fashion, Fun, and Friendship

Today I had the pleasure (and it truly was!) to attend an event my dear friend Kym Douglas hosted. It was a champagne brunch at Neiman Marcus that highlighted some amazing beauty products by Sisley, Georgio Armani, La Mer, and more. After the brunch and beauty demonstration, we went upstairs to a fashion show featuring the beautiful fashion of Black Halo. I was blown away by how gorgeous the dresses were! Lots of amazing looks coming this fall ladies!

I know everyone is very busy--especially us moms! With my book The FabYOUList coming out this past Tuesday, I was wrestling with whether I had time to attend today's event. I decided that no matter how busy I am, I should ALWAYS make time in my life for my friends--and for fun! A couple of hours  later I feel recharged and ready for anything!

Here are a few photos from today.
Kym Douglas and me.

Cristina Ferrare and me. Look for Cristina on Hallmark Channel's Home and Family.

Me, Kym, and Nina...all sporting Georgio Armani's Red 400 lipstick (it's awesome!).

Black Halo fashion show. Now that's a dress!

Kym teaching us all about the best in beauty.

Nina, also presenting and sharing her beauty expertise.

Kym sharing the secret powers of buffing...apparently it helps with cellulite. Not that we have any of that, right? :)