tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51561895504173251582024-03-12T20:22:18.549-07:00Ask EmmaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-8743394468451516702013-10-07T13:28:00.001-07:002013-10-07T16:36:33.780-07:00Gingerbread Kidz in ScarsdaleLast week, my friend had her fourth baby! Not only a 4th, but her oldest is only 7. And.....on top of that.....her fourth girl. What do you buy a mom of 4 girls?? She has seen the best of the best girl stuff and is quite honestly, tired of it by now. I bought some cute stuff for the newest addition to the family and some cute things for my own favorite fashionista as well; my stylish 7 year old. <br />
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For those of you who do not know Gingerbread Kidz in Scarsdale, it is worth checking out. A little pricey, not the kind of place where most do their big back-to-school shop but great for a gift, for a special occasion outfit or accessory and they have some good sales too. Of course they have the staples: Trumpette socks for baby girls and boys <a href="http://www.trumpette.com/socks.html">(trumpette socks)</a> and my favorite Angel Dear blankies <a href="http://www.angeldear.net/cuddle/blankies_cuddle.php">(best blankies ever)</a> and outfits. <br />
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<a href="http://www.gingerbreadkidz.com/store/pc/home.asp">Gingerbread Kidz Website </a><br />
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Since my youngest was a baby 3 years ago, they have created some new Angel Dear blankies, including the pink owl. Owls seem to be the craze right now. This one in pink below and I believe there is also a turquoise one. Super trendy. <br />
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Emoji leggings!!! For those with kids who text, you know what Emojis are. For those who do not, here is an urban dictionary definition for emojis. Urban Dictionary can summarize way <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=emoji">Better than I can begin to explain EMOJIS! </a> <--- click here! <3 :-) LOL<br />
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And hair chalk.....easy to apply and rinse out for girls who want the color streaks in their hair and for those moms who refuse to let their girls get the ombre hair color at 8-9 years old! (Cute gift for those big sisters of said 4th baby girl.) <br />
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Some more things. These 3 are for my own daughter. This is where I get in trouble, I go out in search of a gift for one person and consequently, return home with things for my daughter. I can't simply dump them all on her bed for when she comes home; after all she is SEVEN. I hold onto them in a hiding spot and take them out when needed. The day of a party, when she gets a good report card or when I need a tooth fairy gift that I would otherwise be unprepared for. <br />
Loved this geometric sheath dress (on sale) and the black tank with the lace (also on sale) that she wore quite well with white denim shorts and black sandals. My clearance items recreate an outfit and those boring white shorts are now fun again. <br />
The black fur vest.....well that was not on sale BUT it was less than I expected it to be. Knowing how much my daughter hates wearing a winter coat (she's always been warm-blooded) I knew that this would take place of a fall coat until she needs her winter coat, which for her, is a North Face, and I don't mean the puffy one. She manages all winter with the plain furry zip up, the one that's more than a fleece (is it the Oso or the Denali?) but not the ski-jacket, down filled bulky one. So it's justified, as it is her fall "jacket." <br />
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If she wanted a real coat.....I would want this one for her or for ME!! The price is way higher than most stores for a winter coat for a kid but they go up to tween sizes, so I may have to wait for her to reach an age that warrants a coat with a price tag like this. The brand is <b>Mackage</b> and the site is below in case you want to take a look at their coats. Softest, nicest material....OMG! <br />
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Back to baby stuff.......Hair bows, $12-$14, in all colors......Baby bloomer bottoms in white, satin baby shoes in white too, somehow I can't locate the photo. And there is that cute little Angel Dear again. I wrote an entry on Angel Dear a while back......<br />
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Here it is: <a href="http://askemmawestchester.blogspot.com/2012/06/best-baby-gift-for-any-price-range.html">My Angel Dear blog entry :-)</a><br />
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Definitely check out Gingerbread Kidz in Scarsdale; right in the heart of the village on the corner of Chase Road and Popham Road. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-66491314470038095562013-09-16T20:23:00.000-07:002013-09-19T05:11:15.204-07:00The Origami Wrap: A must for all women! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today, I splurged. Twice.</div>
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I bought not one, but TWO Origami Wraps at ECHO in Beacon, NY. </div>
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This piece, although expensive, is well worth it! </div>
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Below the photos you will find the YouTube link for a tutorial/demonstration on how to wear it. </div>
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For more info on Origami Wrap/ECHO Party coming to Westchester this fall, stay tuned. </div>
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The owner of the boutique is doing an event in Scarsdale area soon. Details to follow. </div>
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An excellent gift for that friend who has everything. It is one size fits all and comes in a variety of colors, not shown above unfortunately. Shades of blue, red and pink, a deep purple and more. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone loves Kate Middleton. How can you not? She symbolizes all things good. Comes from a normal-ish down to earth family, has amazing style and great taste in men. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She chose William at a young age, when most girls her age are picking the "wrong guy" she knew. I believe their love is genuine and I think she earned some major royal points for producing a male heir right off the bat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We watched her marry, have her first baby and do it all (with the world watching her every move) with a smile and with class. Typically, the British tabloids are talking about her "Date Night" with William this week. Her baby is under 2 months old and there she is, going out with William, dressed up and looking fabulous, as always.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"When you have servants to watch your infant, you can go out." </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I did not leave my child until he/she was 6 months, at least."</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not me. Nope. I love her for it. She knows how important it is to stay connected to her husband, her best friend. I hope to see her out more often. It does not mean that she loves her baby any less than those that stay home and care for theirs 24/7. She is looking for adult time, adult conversation and is resuming a normal life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some parents give up on a social life once they have children. They even stop socializing with their spouse. Since my first child was born almost 8 years ago, my husband and I chose one night a week for our date night. This was our night to go out and forget all that was going on at home. This is the night to wear the new shirt that has been hanging in the closet, put on some eye make up, eat dinner without interruptions and go out on a date, like we did for weeks and weeks and weeks before getting married. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In America, we will imitate Kate's clothing style, her haircut, even replicate her wedding dress! We should take it the next step by following her example and observe how she behaves. <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-6838919720266585422013-09-13T19:39:00.001-07:002013-09-13T19:39:19.787-07:00Confessions of a Shopaholic: Emma's Trip to Denny's Childrenswear <div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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It's no secret that I love to shop. Some think I overspend, and at times, I do. But I love a good bargain. I love shopping off the clearance rack, on discount sites like Rue La La, Groupon, etc. It would never cross my mind to walk into a high end department store, buy off the rack, no sale/no coupon. For myself, I like TJMaxx, Fox's in Eastchester, Annie Sez, stores like that.</div>
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For my kids, I like the standard Gap staple items; Lord and Taylor when I have a coupon, which is almost always; and websites like Zulily for some of the name brands that I love, because they are discounted. For shoes, I like Stride Rite outlet store. I buy their Converse in Kohls's when I have a 20-30% off coupon rather than buying at Modell's. So yes, I admit that I shop a lot but I get more than most for my dollar. </div>
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Do I splurge? Yes! For a dress to wear to a wedding, yes. A jacket that I know will not be available in my size by the time it goes on sale, absolutely. Holiday card outfits for my kids, obviously. I am not *that* in control. A store that is hard for me to resist is Denny's Childrenswear. Their layette section is boutique-like. Very fashionable, original type items for babies. They have great brand name clothing-- expensive, yes...but often reduced so it's sort of like, marked up so it can be marked down. Here are a few things that I bought today. </div>
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<li>The outfit on the left was on the SUPER SALE rack, with items 40% off and up. The tank was marked $26.50. Rang up $7.50. The shorts, marked 22.50, rang up $6.25. Super clearance about 70% off. </li>
<li>The denim vest with black cotton sleeves (So Nikki, a great brand) was shockingly regularly priced at $49.50. I expected it to be a lot more than that, considering what a denim jacket goes for in a store like the Gap. </li>
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Boys clothes are never as much fun to buy as girls clothes, but today was one of the rare days that my son wound up with more things than his sister! (Not all items shown. My husband reads this.) My little guy loves Superheroes so I found these cute shirts with pants to match. A little pricier than the Gap/Old Navy (or worse, the Children's Place) Junk Food Tees, but around $25-$29 each. High for a tee shirt, yes, but I balanced my savings out with solid pants to match them, on the super sale rack. I also found the cute Adidas outfits there, discounted 20% too. </div>
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Lastly, what I will not include are the accessories. Not on sale, overpriced, but irresistible. Cute baby bib in chevron print for an upcoming baby shower; a $20 headband for my gorgeous niece, and a few pairs of underwear that's say, "a little too pretty for a 7 year old to wear." Those items did not make the blog entry, but worth every penny and well deserved for my good shopping choices. </div>
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Next stop: Epstein's in Tuckahoe. Standard items like sneakers, sporty shorts but whoever the girls 7-16 buyer is, has shopped at Denny's! Lots of the same brands; So Nikki, Pinc Premium, etc. </div>
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In 2001, I was working as an elementary school teacher. The events that took place during the school day on 9/11 was something that no one was prepared for. Something that was not included on a college syllabus; how to deal with a terrorist act. <br />
The news was coming in and the teachers were buzzing in the halls. Ones who lived close by ran home to watch it on TV. Some sat in cars listening to radio coverage. Very few of us checked in with our loved ones via text, if we had the phones that were capable of sending or receiving text messages. <br />
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Living within close proximity to NYC, many of our students parents worked in Manhattan. Being the first week of school, we were not sure which parents did and no one dared ask. It came up in casual conversation that day, as we tried to survey which children had parents that "took the train to work," or "which parents drove to work." Most teachers abandoned lesson plans for that day and tried to assess what their kids would go home to on 9/11 and how they would return to the classroom on 9/12. Before sending them home that day, we gave them a blanket message about something happening that day and that the teachers were riding the bus home that day for a change-- because we wanted to be sure that each child had someone to meet them at their stop. I vividly recall a beautiful 10 year old girl saying, "Can you tell us what it is?? My mom won't know. She works in NYC." <br />
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Needless to say, 9/12 arrived and all of my students arrived the next day with stories (some worse than others) but everyone was OK. The sun rose, the birds chirped and the school was still there. This book is a great resource and comfort for kids to explain that yes, some very bad things go on in the world, but everything will be all right. I sent this in to school with my little one this morning (after reading it last night.) A note to the teacher saying this was a gift to her classroom library. <br />
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Who knows what her experience on 9/11 was. She was also teaching that day, had friends and family to check in on and students to greet the next morning. She asked the children to wear red, white and blue to school today. I am sure 12 years later, she has perfected the message but this book is one that will likely be a special addition to her collection of teaching materials. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-87509045832509948072013-09-09T18:35:00.000-07:002013-09-09T19:29:23.015-07:00Taking the Fall SATs or PSATs? 3 session course at Iona College begins THIS Sunday! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So last week, some 'social media' friends of mine gathered for a brainstorm/networking session at The Melting Pot in White Plains. It was a Monday, which offers a Ladies Night Out package for $19.95 a person. This package includes cheese fondue (appetizer), a choice of salads and dessert. We chose The Melting Pot for its central location, variety of food choices and were happy to learn about all that The Melting Pot has to offer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here we are, tweeting, status updating, doing our social media "thing" from our table. We were lucky enough to land the waterfall room. The photo might be unclear, but the back wall is a glass wall that appears to be a waterfall-- and the chandelier provided a perfect amount of light to see our food choices. There are two burners on a table our size so we chose two appetizer cheeses to start, followed by excellent salad choices, followed by AMAZING desserts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a choice of salads. Mine was the traditional iceberg with tomato, cheese, croutons and hard boiled egg. Other choices included a Ceasar Salad and something like a Waldorf Salad, with cranberries, blue cheese, etc. I went for the plain choice. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least......Dessert: My favorite part of any meal. Ying/Yang (dark chocolate and white chocolate) or S'Mores (chocolate w marshmallow and I think some graham crackers too) The items to dip into these chocolates were amazing enough. Rice Krispie Treats, pound cake, cheesecake, brownies and fruit items such as bananas and strawberries. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look at this platter! I admit, I sampled everything!!! When we ran out, they brought another platter of dipping items. Heaven! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After our amazing dinner and dessert, we were taken on a tour of the restaurant and I was amazed at all that it had to offer. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Ladies Night is every Monday. For the above pictured meal, the cost was $19.95 a person. Scheduling Monday nights out with friends so I can enjoy this experience once again. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. The Melting Pot does birthday parties for kids!!! When your kids are too old for the usual parties at the gym/sports type places, what a nice culinary experience this can be for them. I did not get info on pricing but I did see the room where a party would be held-- and I was impressed with their movie screen that pulls down, for parents who want to show a movie while their kids have their party. Brilliant. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">For moms like me, who want to have a theme for a party, it's as simple as bringing a movie, serving the meal and of course finding a favor that goes with the film or the fondue. The possibilities are endless. I am envisioning a "Sam and Cat" (New Nickelodeon Show) 30 minute episode as the theme for my 7 year old. How about a MINECRAFT party.....with free wifi, the kids can bring their ipads and play against each other! Or for those who want to go old school, maybe something different like Little House on the Prairie.....the Jetsons....Not every girl likes princesses and not every boy wants a sports party. Besides birthday parties they even do Sweet Sixteens! The party room holds up to 56 people. Many party packages available. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Kids with stellar report cards eat for free! This is a year round event. Straight from the website. This was one tidbit I felt the need to share: </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hey kids! Did you get good grades this semester? If you did, we want to reward* all elementary and secondary school students with a free meal! Simply bring in your all "A's" report card, and we'll serve you a three-course dinner, including our famous chocolate fondue! (Each free child's meal must be accompanied by the purchase of an adult four-course dinner.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">wedding, a vacation or after our </span><span style="background-color: white;">precious babies are born and we give up all the things we probably </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> The Melting Pot is going to introduce a Weight Watchers Menu! Of course, the target date is </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">January</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">2014....because really, diets naturally begin after the new year, right?? </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Here is a sample of what it will look like. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> </span></div>
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Let us help make your special evening for two even more romantic by purchasing our āJust For Loversā dining package. Your evening will begin with a bottle of either Moet or Veuve Champagne waiting at your private table in "Loverās Lane." This intimate dining area for two comes equipped with a view of the āstarsā above and plenty of privacy. Our chef will then prepare a special four-course fondue meal for the two of you (of your choice - a custom menu will be at your table). A single long stem rose in a bud vase, two champagne flutes and commemorative photo in a silver picture frame will be presented upon your departure.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy āRoyalā Entertainment at The Melting Pot<br /><br />The Melting Pot is hosting a special princess luncheon on Sunday, October 27 from 12:00 p.m. ā 4:00 p.m. Participants will be able to enjoy a delicious fondue lunch, join in a parade as well as take part in numerous craft activities. This popular affair draws many children, their families and the young at heart. In previous princess events, many guests got into the spirit of things by wearing the attire of the time period.<br /><br /><b>To help guests remember the special day, photographs will be taken at each table with the princess and will be given to the participants. </b> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Love bonding with your besties over fondue? The Melting Pot of White Plains presents Best Fondue Friends Forever from September 16-19, 2013. Itās a weeklong event of fondue and drink specials! Because cheese ānā chocolate besties are the best kind of besties. </span></div>
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I know, I know.....I bet you are going to think I'm going to promote Rainbow Loom! Nope, they need no advertising. That product sells itself!! I can't count how many times I have heard mothers in the stores say, "I wish I had invented this." Yes....we all wish we had invented the Rainbow Loom, the silly bands a couple of years ago....we know. Plain old plastic making someone millions of dollars. </div>
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Last week was the opening weekend of the new Legends of CHIMA. As we entered the facility, we were greeted by Laval, the Lion Price. He is the character from the movie that is new to the Cartoon Network. The premise of the show is that groups of animals fight to get the Chi and once they have it, it gives them special powers. Apparently Laval is the prince of his group and he was once on the other side, making him a very important character. </div>
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The 12 min film showed over and over so that everyone would have a chance to see it and of course the toys are available for purchase. The film is 4D (warning) so prepare to be surprised by some special effects while in your seat! A little scary for my 3 year old at first, but he quickly yelled out "again" once he realized it was part of the show. </div>
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For those who have never been, or might not be interested in the movie, the NYC area called MINILAND is worth seeing. Caught lots of dads and grandpas inside enjoying the sights of NYC made of all lego items. The Statue of Liberty, Yankee Stadium and the Empire State Building to name a few. The surprise fireworks display was a nice treat too! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-20304218926340319422013-08-01T07:01:00.000-07:002013-08-01T09:44:49.090-07:00Portrait Couture: Photo sessions to capture 'Moments in Time'<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I was pregnant with my last child, I had maternity photos done, at the suggestion of a very good friend who told me that I would want to "capture the moment." I was not sure I wanted to do it, because that time in my life, as happy as I was, was not when I felt the most beautiful. She said, "Do the photo shoot w your daughter. Make it a nice experience for both of you." I did the shoot and the pictures came out beautiful. I loved them three years ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, I love them even more. I love looking back at my daughter at that age, and even at myself, as I realize that I will never be 7 months pregnant again and while it is not the best photo of me, it is something I will always have to reflect on and it was an experience that was truly special for my daughter and I. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The added benefit was when I was changing back into my normal clothes and the photographer decided to snap a few shots of my daughter. Those few shots are some of the best I have of her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We are all a work in progress and hopefully our wedding photo is not the only beautiful moment we have captured. No offense to our mothers and grandmothers, but think about it.....how many women are defined by their wedding photos? Women typically do not give themselves a chance to be photographed once they are married-- maybe because they become moms and have photo sessions of their children? Who knows-- but why not take time for ourselves and capture our best selves? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My husband who spends his days outside of Westchester, in Manhattan tells me about the people he overhears. (Not eavesdropping- you can't help but hear people talking.) He mentioned hearing a couple discuss their plans to help one party get his/her citizenship so they were meeting to "cram" for their session with the interviewers. Having friends and relatives who legitimately went through this process, I know that it is a grueling one. For people who really do not live together, know which side of the bed to say they sleep on or how one takes their coffee, I imagine it would be that much more difficult. My other favorite was the life coach, meeting with the prep-school girl before her college interview. I can just imagine what her mom paid for this 1 hr session at Starbucks (and follow up sessions, I'm sure.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But the point of this entry is to mention this DRINK. I went off on a tangent. I love Starbucks but I do not like coffee. I can't drink tea other than in the morning and in the summer, I prefer a cold beverage, without coffee. For some time, the cold beverages were coffee-ish......frappuccino, or whatever caramel macchiato drink, with 300-400 calories. Coffee and tea are low calorie drinks, those fancy chilly coffee drinks are pricey, fattening and contain coffee. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Imagine my surprise today when I discovered the Orange Refresher. I imagine it is relatively new. Contains only 90 calories for the middle size....what's that grande? (its tall, grande, venti, right? I never order it that way!) It's sort of a glorified orange juice, minus the pulp, iced, with an orange wedge in it and contains some green tea extracts which gives either of two benefits: calming or energy. Have to do some more research, but I am glad to have either one on most days-- For 90 calories, I get a clear cup with my name in magic marker and can be a Starbucks girl this summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I want to say it costs around $3 and the promotion right now, is if you bring your receipt back to Starbucks (any store, not just the one you bought it in) and show your receipt, you get a refill for $2. I think it is the grande size. Refill of 90 calories is not the worst thing and if it's energy producing or calming-- I will find out--- it's well worth the two bucks. </span><br />
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If nothing else, you will want to check out Nest Inspired Home in Rye. Fabulous home furnishings. But that is a blog for another day. Hard to stay focused in that store!<br />
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Susie Orman Schall and her friend from college both made some "pre-turning 40" goals for themselves and each one succeeded. One wanted to open a shop and one wanted to write a novel. </div>
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Both women successfully met their goal of finding something new and different to accomplish.</div>
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So fitting for the signing/book launch to be held here. Friends supporting friends. </div>
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Surrounded by college friends of theirs, some friends of friends and others who knew neither one but came out to support the pair. Such a fun gathering to support Susie's first novel.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So.....what is the book about??</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Well....I can't give away the plot of the book, of course. I will never forget when my husband was 9/10 of the way through "Sell" by Stephen King. He was reading it slowly and carefully; making sure not to rush through it and miss any of the details. One Sunday morning, he was sitting in the car, reading the NY Times Book Review and the review gave away the ending! (Isn't that no-no numero uno??) Naturally, I felt sooo guilty as he was sitting in the car as I food shopped, occupying himself w the newspaper and in the meantime, spoiled the last section of the book, that he was looking so forward to. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So instead of summarizing the story and in turn, ruining the ending I will list some bullet points/themes:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- a perfect read for moms approaching 40, who have dedicated their lives, often putting off careers and/or advancement of careers to find the "balance" between being a mom and a career woman. Every woman finds a different way to achieve balance and finds satisfaction in their own way. This allows for reflection for most readers and we can personally connect to Grace's feelings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- deals with (yes!) social media......"facebook flirting" which totally happens, infidelity whether physical or not.....and the importance of being your partners equal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- deals with finding a "sense of self" which is one that many moms go through. Stay at home moms end their careers and strive to find a "purpose" for lack of a better word. An old boss once told me, "You will never get an award for being the best stay at home mom." We make this sacrifice for our kids and sometimes it deems unfulfilling. Getting back into the workplace, reinventing oneself, failures and basically doing this all over again is a challenge. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- differences between how women view things and how men view things. Values, parenting styles, expectations to name a few. Also how differently our parents, based on their experiences view marriage and family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- the importance of friendships between women; always having a shoulder to lean on and a listening ear. Despite all that went on in Grace's life, she was always true to her best female friend, which I loved. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think this book is one that most women can relate to. The main character is named Grace. (Title, <u>On Grace</u>) I loved at the signing when Susie said, "Either you are Grace or you know Grace." Very true. I found myself thinking about the Graces in my extended circles of friends. Marriage takes work and partners need to stay in communication and keep their marriage strong, regardless of who is at home, who is working, etc. Not everyone really puts forth the effort that it requires and some assume that once they are married, they do not have to work at it, support each other emotionally. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">"It really hits home to this demographic," Susie said (meaning women in Westchester that are in the almost-40 category). Most of us can relate to Grace which keeps us turning the pages in her book. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">As I read, I thought about it and realized, that certainly this plot might be a filled with problems of women living in suburban/city mom life and wondered if this same "juggling/balancing" existed in other parts of the country, with some varieties. I am eager to see how people feel about it after reading it. It is a great summer read.....fun, a page turner and really something we can relate to and take some small "marriage advice" away from. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And best of all: no British girls with glamorous but low-paying publishing jobs in the big city, bed-hopping, partying, shopping until they max out their credit cards. A giant phew to that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>On Grace</u> is available on www.amazon.com or at Arcade Books on Purchase Street in Rye. Enjoy!! </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-14694318160695081542013-07-23T19:48:00.001-07:002013-07-23T19:48:54.005-07:00Hotel Mode strikes again. We all know of expedia and tripadvisor for hotels. Nothing and no one beats Hotel Mode<br />
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John and Simone are your personal travel agents when you deal with them. We are all tempted by the hotel deals we see online, on Groupon or RueLaLa. I talked to John one day about my favorite location, Canyon Ranch in Miami. Asked what I paid per night and assured him, "I got a deal on RueLaLa." He said, "I have that deal (or better) every day."<br />
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I checked his website and he is right. Check out his site for hotel deals. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-42879186479865642462013-07-22T17:20:00.001-07:002013-07-22T17:20:13.309-07:00Fab Bags!!! At Petticoat Lane- Scarsdale Village <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No that is really not a regular stop on my list of errands but today it was a worthwhile stop. </div>
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This weekend is the Scarsdale Village Sidewalk Sale, which in my opinion, is filled with each stores CRAP-- no great deals to be found ever. I have been going for years only to be disappointed by it.</div>
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Patent leather, in summer colors and the Stella McCartney type bag with the chain straps.</div>
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$139 each. They will not be outside at the sidewalk sale this weekend but at this price, worth going inside for it. Patent is sort of wintery but in these colors, they can be used in the summer. </div>
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What will be discounted?? Some jewelry and I forget what else....I was too hung up on these bags to remember. I am a sucker for a new bag. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-7741662560123445702013-06-14T19:38:00.003-07:002013-06-14T19:38:58.884-07:00My Other Bag: Thank you mom (and STAR Magazine!) At the supermarket checkout, we want to look inside that Star Magazine and see what Brad and Angelina and Kate and Prince William are up to....but what if someone sees us?? Luckily, some of us have moms who buy it, or even better subscribe to it. Definitely something to read in the comfort of your own home. Articles with a shred of truth and bogus ads for things like diet pills and other items that probably don't work. You think, WHO advertises here???? <br />
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I will tell you who advertised here and thank goodness she did. My Other Bag (www.myotherbag.com) or for those on twitter #myotherbag (Hope I did that right!)<br />
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I called the number to find out why this was BLUE when the original bag is white/white and not blue. The person who answered the phone....Tara. The founder. Yes, the founder herself answered the call, discussed the blue/white situation with me and offered me the option to return my bag for the brown one. We got to talking and I thought, wow-- need to blog about her, follow her on twitter, and so on-- because it was truly amazing to get the real founder/CEO/CFO/president on the line, as easily as I did. We chatted for a bit and I mentioned my blog, and found out a little about her-- how she started this on her own and how she enjoys chatting w her customers. Factory is in LA, but her operation is run out of adorable beach town Manhattan Beach :-)<br />
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Check out my friend Tara's page. The price point is around $30 per bag and works out to be a great gift for someone. I love mine. Promised Tara I would blog and tag her on twitter so if you want to follow her on twitter, feel free. <br />
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Check it out-- Perfect for the summer. Thanks Tara. Nice meeting you by phone. xoxo<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-6506289651045196062013-06-05T19:31:00.004-07:002014-04-04T19:15:21.213-07:00iPhone app: Mosaic Photo Book $20 for 20 iPhone pics So we all love a great bargain. At least once a week, you are sure to find a groupon/deal for a photo book or better yet a photo canvas. Without a doubt, the picture you will want to use for the canvas is not a large enough file and comes out grainy.....and really who has the wall space to hang giant canvas photos? I think those are definitely impulse buys. No one I know has them hanging around their houses.<br />
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So....the next photo dilemma is that no one has pictures anywhere but their iPhones. I love my iPhone but when running out the door to an event, I still bring my real camera. However, some of the best pics are taken at a non-occasion, when the real camera is not there. Kids walking hand in hand from the playground, your daughter reading her favorite book on the couch, when the camera is not recharged (annoying) and all you have is the almighty iPhone and thank God for it, or else you would not have had the chance to take that photo! <br />
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Well what do you do with them on the phone? Email them to people, mobile upload them to Twitter or Facebook but somehow, poor Grandma and Grandpa never seem to have them in their wallets because they are not keeping up with the digital age. The nice people print them for the old folks, but really, one at a time? Who can be bothered?<br />
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Last week I found MOSAIC. It is an iPhone app that lets you make a small album with 20 pictures for 20 bucks! You do NOT have to go to the actual desktop computer to do it. It is as easy as uploading 20 photos to a share site. Open the app, create book, add 20 of your favorites, order it, pay and it arrives at your house. Some might say, "but Picaboo gives you 20 collage pages for $14.99!" I will pay the extra $5 and make my book from the comfort of my own bed. Seriously, my first book was made late at night, under my blankets before going to sleep and I would not blog about it until I received it and made sure it was not a piece of junk! I thought it was too good to be true. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I always thought I loved Facebook. Until I discovered Twitter. Facebook allows you to have fun with friends, mostly real and few that are not real. By real, "real life" people you actually know and are connected with. On Facebook I would say I am real friends with 90% of my friends and the other 10% are sort of friends, people I know through others, have friended after meeting at a wedding or a shower, knowing that pictures can be shared easily and that you will be in the same company with again so why not be Facebook friends?</span><br />
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Regardless, there are always good titles among every list. I am curious to know who is making this decision in the HQ at Pottery Barn, but will share anyway. Could be a good baby shower gift, for siblings of the new baby..... for them to read to their brother/sister when they arrive. </div>
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While I never "negative-blog"(not even sure if that is a real word/term) I try to find the positive in all things. Plus it gave me an occasion to share a cute pic of Linus and Charlie Brown reading together. </div>
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There is nothing more appropriate for a gift for kids than patriotic clothing. <br />
Especially at this time of year. What is today's date? May 20th? <br />
We have Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th and Labor Day. <br />
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during the spring, knowing that there are 4 opportunities<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Right now Hanna Andersson has $19 dresses for girls. </span><br />
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Regularly $28, now $19 for girls. Love this dress. <br />
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Simple but pretty and not something you would expect parents to buy for their kids. While we all have our backgrounds, Italian American, Irish American, whatever.....these are great for kids to wear for FOUR occasions between May and Sept. A great gift. <br />
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Also from Hanna Andersson...... pajamas. <br />
Regularly $36--- Now $30. Love them. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-79267473318376125842013-05-20T19:03:00.001-07:002013-05-21T05:26:41.913-07:00Emma's Faves.....Inspirational Bangles <img alt="Inspirational Sentiment Bangles" class="viewLargerHero" height="400" id="viewLargerHero" src="http://rk.ptimgs.com/ptimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201319/0074/img14o.jpg" width="400" />We all have a favorite saying or a motto that completely comes back to us over and over. My mom always said "Everything happens for a reason." As I have grown older, I find myself saying the same thing. While I am not super religious, I am a spiritual person, who believes in something/someone higher than ourselves. I believe that there is a plan and that timing is everything. I believe that we are meant to meet people when we meet them, believe that paths cross the way they are supposed to and that regardless of our religious beliefs, we are guided by something that leads us to the right choices and decisions. This is why these bangles are an Emma Fave........$45 I think.....and very meaningful. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074423441078996389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156189550417325158.post-20088109206633577062013-05-20T18:37:00.000-07:002013-05-20T18:37:27.455-07:00Relationship Advice: Separate Movies <img height="400" src="webkit-fake-url://F9FEF3A1-3A30-46C1-9BCD-6BB44D325998/image.tiff" width="373" /> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I realize that I have not written too many blogs about marriage, as I intended to when I began blogging. This photo today gave me the idea to write one about seeing separate movies. Every couple I know, who goes to a movie alternates choices. That is fair enough. Your turn, my turn, your turn, my turn. It seems fair and equal. Right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But that makes for a lot of wasted time and money, if you ask me. My husband and I started this movie thing when we were dating. Multiplex theaters have 6-8 movies (or more) so we would find a theater that had the movie he wanted, that also had the movie that I wanted. They stagger the start times, so his starts at 7pm, mine at 7:15 and we meet up afterwards each having seen the movie of our choice, never having to suffer through a movie that we did not want to see. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not very enjoyable to sit and watch Bridget Jones Diary if the person beside you has his head in his palms, dreading it, watching the time just counting down for it to be over. After a long week of work, he does not want to see Wimbeldon and you do not want to see Batman! Sorry to those "cool girlfriends"who sit through those movies......You would rather see the chick flick. You know you would.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But people have a problem being "alone" in the theater. It's dark. No one sees you. No one cares if you are alone. No one is judging you. See your movie, let him see his. Go out to dinner afterwards and get on with the weekend. No one gets a prize for sitting through his/her movie. "Best boyfriend" or "#1 Wife" awards are not handed out upon departing the theater. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last example was when my husband went to see "Zero Dark Thirty" while I went to see "This is 40." Neither one cared to see the movie the other one saw. A simple way to make everyone happy and we feel it's a win-win situation. Try it out and comment letting me know if you tried it. Would be interested in the feedback. :-) </span><br />
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