Anyone who has been through the college admissions process knows how harrowing it can be. But what’s it like when you’re the one making the decision rather than waiting for it? In Admission, which opens Friday, March 22, Tiny Fey’s character gets a rare opportunity to experience … [Read more...] about tina fey, paul rudd and paul weitz on “admission”
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Diving into Life Head First with Barbara Zitwer, Author of “The J.M. Barrie Ladies’ Swimming Society”
Sometimes, I just need a book that will transport me to a totally different place, and The J.M. Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society did exactly that! It made me want to get on a plane and head to the Cotswolds. Barbara J. Zitwer's debut novel is about a Manhattan architect who heads … [Read more...] about Diving into Life Head First with Barbara Zitwer, Author of “The J.M. Barrie Ladies’ Swimming Society”
An Older Mama (Uh, Me) Talks to One of the Lil’ Mamas About Raising Kids Then and Now
I was so lucky to meet so many great people on our trip to Australia with Oprah (yes, I love to casually fling those words around!) and it's inspiring to follow what they've been doing since then. You may remember Cecelia Behar-Bush (left), who wrote a powerful guest post for … [Read more...] about An Older Mama (Uh, Me) Talks to One of the Lil’ Mamas About Raising Kids Then and Now
i made it myself!
Do you have a go-to meal you fall back on when you can’t figure out what to make for dinner? I don’t cook, so my go-to meal has always been somewhere I literally have to go to – until now. Since I was given the opportunity to write a sponsored post for Minute® Ready to Serve … [Read more...] about i made it myself!
my (yes, my!) homemade rice pudding
When it comes to cooking – well, honestly, I don’t. If it’s not in a box or a package that’s ready to microwave, I’m not going to make it. So I was relieved that the sponsored food post I was recently offered was for Minute® Ready to Serve Rice. Although my rice experiences have … [Read more...] about my (yes, my!) homemade rice pudding
i want every bracelet from kate&karen unique beaded jewelry!
I discovered kate&karen unique beaded jewelry through one of my Facebook friends, and quickly befriended Kate Willinger Manfredi who creates the stunning pieces with her sister, Karen Willinger Leigh. What I love about their jewelry is that these pieces work as well with … [Read more...] about i want every bracelet from kate&karen unique beaded jewelry!
The Best Documentaries at the Oscars: “How to Survive a Plague” and “The Invisible War”
One of the most thought-provoking categories of the Oscars – and one that’s filled with fantastic movies not enough people usually get to see – is Best Documentary Feature. So far, I’ve only seen three out of the five but I was so blown away by a couple of them, I can’t stop … [Read more...] about The Best Documentaries at the Oscars: “How to Survive a Plague” and “The Invisible War”
Why the Oscars Left Me Feeling Like a Grouch
Watching the Oscars has always been one of my favorite TV nights of the year. Until last night. I was just going to chalk up my disgust over last night’s show to my raging hormones and decreasing tolerance for mean-spirited humor, but then The Onion sent out a jaw-dropping … [Read more...] about Why the Oscars Left Me Feeling Like a Grouch