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Entries from May 2009

Audrey’s Fashion Sense – TONIGHT on MomTV.com

May 31st, 2009 · 2 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, 365 of Fashion Advice for Moms, Fashion Advice for Moms, advice

I’m excited to announce that TONIGHT I will be LIVE at 9PM EST – via VIDEO – on MomTV show called Audrey’s Fashion Sense.

Tonight will be my FIRST EPISODE – so stop on by if you have some time!
I’d love to SEE you!!
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Women’s Wear Daily

May 30th, 2009 · No Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, 365 of Fashion Advice for Moms, Fashion Advice for Moms

I’ve had some women ask me – “What’s a great fashion resource to read?”
Vogue?  Yes.
Elle?  Yes
InStyle?  Yes.
Glamour?  Yes.
Marie Claire.  Yes.
But if you’re looking for a daily fun read.  There’s ONE place you’ll get it all.
Women’s Wear Daily.
For fashion lovers – Women’s Wear Daily is a great, informative source.  It’s daily.  It’s fabulous.  And it gives [...]

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Fashion Advice Friday? It’s all about — POLYVORE.

May 29th, 2009 · 5 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, 365 of Fashion Advice for Moms, Fashion Advice for Moms

I have a fashion obsession. I can’t help it, I do.
Polyvore.
You create – by mixing and matching clothing and accessories – different outfits. I’m telling you, it’s a lot of fun. Experiment with styles. Create fun looks. Be a little daring with colors and designs that you normally wouldn’t wear. [...]

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Mismatched socks? Say goodbye.

May 28th, 2009 · 9 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, 365 of Fashion Advice for Moms, Fashion Advice for Moms, beauty, motherhood

My bloggy friend and fellow Rhode Islander – Heather from The Mogul Mom – sent me some socks from Little Miss Matched awhile ago. They made my life easier. I loved them SO MUCH, I got myself more pairs.
The beauty of not having to match socks (the part I dread about every laundry single [...]

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Party of 6

May 28th, 2009 · 9 Comments · Uncategorized

My grandmother called the other night around 6PM. She could hear a little bit of chaos in the back, so she asked if she called “during dinner.”
I explained it was just the boys racing back and forth in the kitchen and that I was the only one eating dinner.
She honestly sounded surprised when she [...]

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SeaWorld Adventures!

May 27th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized

Last Thursday – May 20th – thanks to IZEA, I got the chance to head to SeaWorld in Orlando, FL to try out their new roller coaster – Manta!
Let me preface this post with this statement – I’m TERRIFIED of roller coasters. TERRIFIED.
The question can (and should) be posed, “Well… why go?”
Truth be told… [...]

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Nail fashion…

May 27th, 2009 · 5 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, 365 of Fashion Advice for Moms, Fashion Advice for Moms, Uncategorized

I have to admit, I’m usually pretty basic and plain when it comes to nail polish. I always gravitate towards the sheer pinks… always.
Well, not today!
I went to get my nails done with my sister and good friend, Alli. As we were looking through the different colors, I kept looking at O.P.I.’s Lincoln [...]

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Healthy Choice meal with Henry

May 26th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Uncategorized

My Henry doesn’t usually mind being in his pack and play or in his exersaucer. As a matter of fact, he sometimes prefers it.
But not today…
Today he wanted to be in my arms. And as every mom knows, some day this too shall pass… so I’m soaking up all the holding time I [...]

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NO, I’m not pregnant! LOL!

May 26th, 2009 · 4 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, 365 of Fashion Advice for Moms, Accessories, Fashion Advice for Moms

My favorite red sundress has been leaving some people wondering, “Is she, or isn’t she?”
It’s the design of the dress; it’s very, very forgiving — and very, very comfortable.
But one way I like to wear this particular sundress is with a belt (it helps with the “pregnancy rumors”). There’s nothing like adding a belt to [...]

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A healthy start… again.

May 25th, 2009 · 7 Comments · activities

January 1, 2009 I made a promise to myself that I would run a half marathon this year. I wanted to commit to keeping myself healthy this year by being active. I felt if I chose to do a certain “road-race” it would keep me motivated.
I went out and bought new workout clothes.
I went [...]

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2009 Summer Fashion Trends

May 25th, 2009 · 2 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Fashion Advice for Moms, Uncategorized, advice

Floral prints are making a huge “splash” this summer. A floral print gives you the look of elegance and fun, all wrapped into one clothing item. I have to be honest with you, I don’t have any dresses/tops/skirts with a floral print. When I saw how beautiful the options were out there [...]

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Hebrew National Picnic with a Purpose

May 24th, 2009 · 6 Comments · activities, children, kids

Yesterday was my birthday… and I was able to celebrate in the best way possible!
I hosted (along with my mom and sister) a Picnic with a Purpose to benefit Big Sisters of Rhode Island, put together by TheMotherhood.com and Hebrew National, who teamed up to sponsor these Picnics all around the country. We were honored [...]

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Fashion question answered

May 24th, 2009 · No Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice

I’ve been asked where I got the red polka-dotted dress –

T.J.Maxx. $14.99.
3 weeks ago.
I was at my local T.J.Maxx on Tuesday afternoon and I saw 2 of them there. So I know they’re still in stock.

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Birthday FASHION!

May 23rd, 2009 · 9 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, birthday

Today’s my birthday!!
(I’m 31.)
What is my fashion advice today!?
WEAR SOMETHING YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!
What better thing to do (and wear) on your birthday, right!?
I’ve got on my favorite pair of jeans… a comfy green tank and (my all-time fave) flip flops!
Wear what YOU want!! And LOVE it!!

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OLD NAVY FLIP FLOPS $1 TOMORROW

May 22nd, 2009 · 4 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice

This post is short and sweet —
Tomorrow at Old Navy – FLIP FLOPS are $1!
Get there early and STOCK UP!

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What’s your “healthy” outlet?

May 22nd, 2009 · 3 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice

My average day goes something like this –
6AM – Benjamin (my 2 year old) yelling to me (sometimes calling me “Audrey” and not “Mom”) from his crib, “Come get me!”
As soon as Benjamin starts his morning “call”… the other boys are soon to follow. Like, within minutes. Henry. Alexander. And [...]

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The Hanes Plain White Tee – 6 ways to wear one

May 21st, 2009 · 19 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Hanes, advice

I love a good Hanes white tee. LOVE IT!
There’s nothing like having a soft, cozy tee to wear.
But… what I love most about my Hanes white tee(s) is their versatility…

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Why Healthy Choice?

May 20th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Uncategorized

The question has been asked… “Why Healthy Choice?”

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Gladiator shoes… yes, they’re HOT!

May 20th, 2009 · 6 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Looking for a HOT summer sandal?
Honestly… look no further. I am absolutely in love with the gladiator style sandals this summer.
I love them because any woman could work in these, play in these AND chase/run/swing/climb/twhirl/jump/skip/hop in these. They’re flat. They stay attached to your feet. They’re cozy. And the best [...]

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Sundresses for the summer – Part 1

May 19th, 2009 · 7 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

I’m all, all, all about SUNDRESSES in the summer. I love them!
I wanted to show you some different styles that are out there right now… plus, these dresses are great for disguising any belly/stomach/hip regions we don’t want completely exposed.

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Family activities together

May 19th, 2009 · 5 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Uncategorized, advice, life

In this day and age, it’s difficult to pry kids away from the computer, the television, their hand-held games or their gaming systems. It’s just a simple truth. Technology is the only “age” they have known to grow up in. It’s something that I have to be aware of, especially being the [...]

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Healthy Choice – Lunchtime style

May 18th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Uncategorized

Imagine somebody making you a delicious, healthy, portioned meal – every single day for lunch.
Yes… EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
You can have this… with Healthy Choice.

Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by Healthy Choice. Please visit http://www.spokespersonwanted.com for more information on Healthy Choice and to print a free $1 off coupon.

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Please… say it ain’t so. Shoulder pads?

May 18th, 2009 · 4 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Fashion Don't, advice

I couldn’t help re-tweeting this from @BabyCheapskate on Thursday:
@BabyCheapskate: OH NO! Shoulder pads coming back into fashion: http://is.gd/zTgr #fb
Yes… it’s an article entitled, Sideways turn: 80s shoulder pads make a comeback.
I must say it. I was horrified. Like… screeching-halt, double-take horrified.
Shoulder pads? I’m thinking back to the 1980’s when all my mother’s [...]

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Fashion for a Birthday Party

May 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

I love getting emails from women asking me fashion questions… love it! It’s funny, I’ve gotten asked this question –
“What is a fashionable and comfortable look for child’s birthday party?”…
bunches of times.
So yesterday we were invited to a birthday party…

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Fashion Advice – the healthy style

May 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice

You know I’m all about fashion and style. It’s my passion and my love.
But I have to say… especially today… there’s nothing more fashionable and fabulous about being healthy. Whether you’re working out… eating healthy… stopped smoking… cut-back sweets… it’s all good. All good and fashionable and fit – especially for moms.
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Working out. Moms – when do you find the time?

May 15th, 2009 · 21 Comments · working out

I’m going to be 31 next week. 31 years old.
It’s funny. Growing up, I was a swimmer. I started swimming when I was my son William’s age, 4 years old. I fell in love with the water. I kept swimming. All through middle school, high school and into college. [...]

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A Fashion Tip when buying JEANS

May 15th, 2009 · 3 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice, jeans

Finding a good pair of jeans is like finding a diamond in the rough. And when you find that “perfect” pair… you’re in love.
Here’s a tip next time you go shopping for some jeans.

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A Mother’s Day Makeover

May 14th, 2009 · No Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice, makeover

On May 8th, we partnered up with Bellani Maternity to makeover over a lucky mom for Mother’s Day. Not just makeover… we wanted to give a mother a day just for her. A day to relax. A day to feel beautiful. A day to be given the “royal” treatment. And a [...]

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Healthy Choice – Taste matters

May 13th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized

There’s one thing that REALLY matters to me when it comes to food – TASTE!
I love Healthy Choice’s – Complete Meals – Classic Meatloaf. If you want a good slice of meatloaf – you gotta try Healthy Choice’s one! Delicious!

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FASHION TIP of the week.

May 13th, 2009 · 3 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice

Just because an item is on sale, doesn’t mean it has to be purchased.
Even if it’s down to 99 cents.
Make sure the clothes/accessories you buy – fit, look good and you know you’ll get use out of them.
Simple advice… but it’s good advice to follow.

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Healthy eating with picky eaters

May 12th, 2009 · 11 Comments · kids

Growing up, my mother was very focused on instilling healthy eating habits in us. I remember as a child we never had soda (or pop, depending upon where you live), sugary cereals (oh, I wanted them so badly!), or a pantry filled with chips and cookies. When we did, it was a complete [...]

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Mabelline’s NEW Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara

May 12th, 2009 · No Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, 4 boys, beauty, children

The Elevenmoms got to try out Mabelline’s NEW Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara.
I love me some fashion and beauty products to try out — so I JUMPED at the chance.
I’m not really a mascara wearing woman… I love what mascara does to my eyes, but it’s difficult for me to find that “perfect” mascara. So [...]

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Quiet time with Healthy Choice

May 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

With 4 boys (4 and under) I’m constantly on-the-go. Quiet time for myself is considered a luxury… only because of our family’s crazy-busy schedules and days.
Yesterday (Mother’s Day) I was able to enjoy some quiet time during lunch. Benjamin and Henry were napping. William and Alexander were enjoying Indiana Jones [...]

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Isaac Mizrahi’s 3 things…

May 11th, 2009 · No Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice

I love Isaac Mizrahi. I have always been a HUGE fan! I was so excited to open this month’s (MAY 2009) Redbook Magazine and see story on him, concerning summer fashion!
As the new creative designer at Liz Claiborne, Isaac is bringing gorgeous colors to summer fashion.
I love this question and Isaac’s answer -

Can [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day!

May 10th, 2009 · 23 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

Happy Mother’s Day! I hope everyone’s day is AMAZING (and relaxing)!
Today the tables are turned on my 365 Days of Fashion Advice for Moms…

They shot this video when I was out grocery shopping with Henry yesterday!
Thanks to my GUYS! I love you!
(William… GREAT job filming!)

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Toe cleavage

May 9th, 2009 · 8 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

I’ve been asked so many times in the last couple of days about TOE CLEAVAGE. “What is it?” “Is it something that’s in?” “Something that’s out?”
I don’t know what it is about cleavage… but the “toe” kind keeps coming up for me.
Since I don’t have ANY OTHER kind of cleavage… I [...]

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I’m on the Frigidaire Super Test Drive Team!

May 8th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Uncategorized

So excited to announce that I have been selected to be on Frigidaire’s Super Test Drive Team!

What does that mean? Let me tell you!

We’ll be getting Frigidaire’s Gallery line – Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher and Freestanding range. As well as Frigidaire’s Affinity Washer and Dryer.

I know I mentioned this in my vlog, but I [...]

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Only in a Woman’s World (REALLY!) NEW WEBISODE

May 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Baked LAYS!, FLAT EARTH and SMARTFOOD snacks present a BRAND NEW Mother’s Day webisode… and I’m SO excited to be able to give you a sneak peek before it launches tomorrow!
This webisode had me laughing out loud…

(Let’s be honest… only in a woman’s world… oh, yes… only in a woman’s world!)
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Where did you buy… ?

May 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Giveaway, advice, holiday

I’ve received a few emails asking where I bought the “red dress” from Tuesday’s video with Rebekah from SheFinds. I also wore it last night on my LIVE stream for Mom’s Nite Out.

The dress is by Max Studio. I actually bought it last summer after I had Henry. I wanted to find [...]

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Hanes at Disney?

May 7th, 2009 · 1 Comment · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Uncategorized, advice

Yup!
Hanes brought together a “crew” of influential lifestyle bloggers – known as the Comfort Crew – to talk social media. It was refreshing to see a brand reach out in such a unique and oh-so-very-cool way to engage and learn and chat with bloggers.
I have always been a Hanes girl. I wore Hanes [...]

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Michelle Style

May 6th, 2009 · No Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

I was sent the book Michelle Style by Mandi Norwood in the mail last week.
For fashion lovers, this is a must-have! The book “celebrates the First Lady of Fashion”… but beyond that, it speaks to the “common” woman. I love this piece of the book. I didn’t feel like it was a [...]

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Disney Attire – SheFinds Style

May 5th, 2009 · 4 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice

A fellow member of the Hanes Comfort Crew is Rebekah from SheFinds.
I have been a big fan of SheFinds for years! And… it was absolutely wonderful meeting Rebekah and becoming friends. Rebekah looked chic and fabulous everyday as we hit the parks, so I had to interview her for one of my Fashion [...]

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Hanes Comfort Crew – Days 3 and 4

May 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Hanes, Uncategorized

We have been so busy the last few days! It’s been an absolute blast! I just adore everyone on the Hanes Comfort Crew. It’s made this trip unbelievably wonderful!
We headed to Disney Hollywood Studios on Saturday…

Here we are with some of the kids!

“Uncle Matt” and Jeremiah

American Idol Experience

Enjoying American Idol [...]

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Fashion Don’t (from Disney)

May 4th, 2009 · 7 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Fashion Don't, advice

Walking around Disney for the last 5 days… I’ve seen a ton of Fashion DOs and (oh, yes) some Fashion DON’Ts.
Allow me to share one of my big Disney Fashion Don’ts with you…
Please don’t wear socks with sandals.
Let me reiterate – especially out and about. I cannot even begin to tell you [...]

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A “fitting” question!

May 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

A question was emailed to me from a Tammy Brootner (thanks for letting me use your name!) from Indiana.
“What is the rule of thumb when it comes to hemming your skirts? I do all of my own hemming, as to save money.”
Tammy, GREAT question! Skirt hems should be parallel to the floor. I remember [...]

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Fashion Advice – Make your own tee!

May 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, Hanes, advice

I’m “reporting” from Disney this week as a member of the Hanes Comfort Crew.
One thing I love to stress when it comes to fashion is being COMFORTABLE! This is key! We’re mothers. We run. We play. We walk. We carry. We are just – literally – constantly on-the-go! [...]

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Hanes Comfort Crew – Day 2

May 2nd, 2009 · 6 Comments · Hanes, Uncategorized, life

Our Hanes Comfort Crew had an incredible day yesterday!
We started off the day at Disney’s Design-A-Tee Store in Downtown Disney presented by Hanes. It was the COOLEST shop for the boys (and for mom and dad, too!). We each got to design our very own t-shirt. We got to pick what Hanes [...]

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Max it up with a Maxi Dress!

May 1st, 2009 · 7 Comments · 365 Days of Mom Fashion Advice, advice

There’s nothing I love more than Maxi dresses in the spring/summer. The reason I love them so much is because they are so versatile. You can wear these ANYWHERE! As moms, we have to embrace items of clothing like this. So how can you mix a Maxi up (say that about [...]

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