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My Real Mom — and My 311-Year-Old Mother by Molly Peacock

Lois Alter Mark · May 4, 2011 · 15 Comments

You know Molly Peacock as an acclaimed poet, but we predict she will soon become equally acclaimed for her gorgeous new book, The Paper Garden: an Artist Begins her Life's Work at 72. We'll be interviewing Molly next week but, meanwhile, in honor of Mother's Day, we are so proud … [Read more...] about My Real Mom — and My 311-Year-Old Mother by Molly Peacock

piper weiss on “my mom, style icon”

Lois Alter Mark · May 3, 2011 · 3 Comments

Okay, you have to get this book because it will make you see your mother in a whole new way. My Mom, Style Icon is Piper Weiss' ode to the women our mothers were before we came along. Based on her fantastic blog, it's filled with incredibly personal photos and stories submitted … [Read more...] about piper weiss on “my mom, style icon”

Beauty Lessons: What I Wish My Daughter Knew by Debra Monroe

Lois Alter Mark · April 28, 2011 · 8 Comments

I interviewed Debra Monroe last year when her book, On the Outskirts of Normal: Forging a Family Against the Grain, came out, and was struck by her honesty, her directness and, most of all, her love for her daughter. I am so honored that she offered us this eloquent piece which … [Read more...] about Beauty Lessons: What I Wish My Daughter Knew by Debra Monroe

Make it a Happy Mother's Day with this Exclusive Discount from Trudy James Unique Handcrafted Jewelry

Lois Alter Mark · April 27, 2011 · 1 Comment

There is really nothing on Trudy James' site that I don't crave but it's the Bird's Nest necklaces that I'm not-so-subtly hinting about to my family for Mother's Day. Trudy's jewelry designs are absolutely gorgeous and she's generously offering us a 10% discount on anything on … [Read more...] about Make it a Happy Mother's Day with this Exclusive Discount from Trudy James Unique Handcrafted Jewelry

ready for the royal wedding?

Lois Alter Mark · April 26, 2011 · 4 Comments

My invitation to the Royal Wedding must have gotten lost in the mail so I’ll just have to get up in the middle of the night -- along with half the world -- to watch William and Kate get married on Friday. I vividly remember Princess Diana’s wedding 30 years ago – it was the … [Read more...] about ready for the royal wedding?

Our Exclusive Interview with Bestselling Author Luanne Rice

Lois Alter Mark · April 21, 2011 · 10 Comments

Luanne Rice is one of the biggest bestselling authors in the world -- and it's no wonder. Her books are page-turners filled with easy-to-relate-to family dynamics, lots of love and warmth, beautiful beach settings and, often, deep secrets. Her latest, The Silver Boat, is no … [Read more...] about Our Exclusive Interview with Bestselling Author Luanne Rice

A Modern Twist on an Ancient Holiday

Lois Alter Mark · April 20, 2011 · 2 Comments

It’s been more than 3,000 years since Moses led the Jews out of Egypt and, looking around the table during some of our longer Seders, we get the idea that -- to the kids, at least – well, the story’s getting old. So, because it is the responsibility of Jewish parents to … [Read more...] about A Modern Twist on an Ancient Holiday