* I received samples and items to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.* Raise your hand if you’re a closet beauty junkie! Ok, seriously who isn’t these days? With new cosmetics, skin care, fragrance and hair products coming on to the market in a steady stream, promising to fulfill all of […]
Archives for May 2014
My Summertime #Solestory
*I was sent product to facilitate this review and post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.” I am going to preface my story with the fact that I will always choose comfort over style when it comes to shoes. ALWAYS. I just cannot stand to have uncomfortable shoes on. I can’t even function in […]
Know Your Zone for Hurricane Preparedness Week
Hurricane season is here (not to mention the crazy hail we saw this week) and New Yorkers have several resources available to them that you need to be aware of in case of emergency. KNOW YOUR ZONE To begin with, it’s important to Know Your Zone and therefore, the evacuation plan for your area. Resources […]
It’s Almost Summer and You Know What That Means…
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Figleaves.com. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Ugh the dreaded “s” word. Swimsuit season. Ok that’s two words, but you get my point. Makes us *almost* wish for […]
The Talk Visits the Big Apple
Typically filmed in LA, the hosts of The Talk made a special trip this last week to film a couple shows in NYC and grace the city streets with their larger-than-life totally fun personalities. I was invited to go Tuesday for the filming of the Friday show but was sad to miss what I hear […]
May is Stroke Awareness Month- How to Recognize a Stroke F.A.S.T.
If you know what it’s like to have a friend or family member suffer a stroke, you know how hard it can be. A few weeks ago, I had two elderly family members (a husband and wife ironically) both suffer strokes within days of one another. They ended up in different hospitals and going to […]
Sign the Petition to #BringBackOurGirls
On April 15th, an estimated 234 girls between 16 and 18 years old were taken from a school in northeastern Nigeria by a group of Islamic militants called Boko Haram. That’s all that is known for sure. The girls are believed to have been taken into the Sambisa forest. The forest, reportedly quite thick […]
This Mother’s Day, Thank the Caregivers in Your Family With the #ThanksProject and the AARP
While it’s an honor to take care of a parent or loved one, it can also be a challenge. Across the country 42 million people, primarily women, between the ages of 40 – 60 are faced with the challenge of providing care to their older loved ones, many times while still raising their own children. […]
Teavana Oprah Chai Tea Now at Starbucks!
“I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Starbucks. I received a promotional item and a gift card to facilitate my review.” I run a small business and I try to make an effort to thank my employees for all of the hard work that they do. Things get hectic […]