Bergdorf’s meets lycra in the ‘burbs
Bergdorf’s in the burbs? Dare to dream!
First thought that popped into my head when I experienced LEGIT activewear, an online and retail boutique in Wellesley, MA, a suburb just west of Boston.
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New Year’s Cleanse
No green juices involved, unless you so choose to sip some delish juiced veggies while reading this post.
New Year, New You. Time to take a break from the parties, the cocktails and all the other pa...
“Fitness mom” Maria Kang defends herself after the Internet attacks
Maria Kang defends herself from critics
In this Internet-centric world, it is easy for anyone to input their opinion on practically anything. For one Sacramento mother of three, this phenomenon turned ugly af...
Sex, Sleeping Beauty & Seven Year Olds
My 7-year-old daughter asked me a question yesterday that sparked a conversation about sex, pleasure, consent, rape, marriage, sexual fantasies, communication and respect.
I want to share it with you for a c...
October is Let’s Talk Month
October is Let’s Talk Month, so, let's talk about sex (among other things).
I thought I was ahead of the curve. I really did. I’ve talked to my kids about their bodies, about dating, about making out, about se...
Brains in toyland: Toys 'R Us and gender-specific marketing
A recent article in the Watertown Patch site stated the following: “Parents who want their daughter to be the next Marissa Mayer are demanding products that reinforce girls’ brains and ambition.”
What are we t...
Pop goes the bubble: Don’t be afraid to have uncomfortable conversations with your kids
Unless you’ve been living off the grid for the past few months, you’ve heard about the horrible person who left a hate filled note on their neighbor’s door wishing death upon her autistic child.
You may have a...
Belli Acne Cleansing Facial Wash review
Nearly everything about the female body changes when you’re pregnant. Your hair can get thicker, your nails can grow faster, and your skin can change. Luckily for me, my skin problems remain the same (although ...
Abstaining from Abstinence: A positive trend in education
This month has seen big wins for the youth of America.
Tulsa, Oklahoma has announced their school district will no longer be relying on abstinence-only sex education to scare teens into staying virginal.
Chic...
FYI, Teenage Boys
This is in response to a letter posted to teenage girls, at which I took umbrage.
Dear boys,
I have some information that might interest you. Last night, as we sometimes do, our family sat around the dining r...
