Merry Christmas! I’m writing this 31 weeks pregnant sitting at a Starbucks counter overlooking the last minute, bustling shoppers in downtown Philadelphia on Christmas Eve. Geoff and I are visiting his family who live about an hour outside the city, and we took a couple of days by ourselves to have our Babymoon. I’d like to thank Geoff’s brother, Matt, and his wife, Stephanie, for surprising us with a beautiful room right in the heart of downtown. It was so…
Giving Back: Laura Johnson on founding “April’s Action”
There’s no greater gift than giving your time and one person who knows this well is my friend, Laura Johnson. The wife, mother of two, sales manager and model is also founder of charity, April’s Action. The events coordinated and positive changes created this past year via April’s Action have been extraordinary. Here is a Q&A with Laura on her charity and how kind actions of all sizes are the best way to bring together a community while also honoring…
Susie Rahaim’s Healthy Living Series: Syphus Training – The Missing Link to your Everyday Fitness Routine
As we can all attest, this time of year is all about merry indulgence. Food! Drinks! Shopping! All of the things we love…amped up for a month and a half. We need to remember moderation and maintaining a fitness routine are key to feeling good and keeping long term New Year’s goals. Here to help is fitness & natural health blogger, Susie Rahaim, who is going to be doing a series on wellness for the New Year. As a mother…
A Girl-Themed Gift Guide for Mothers, Sisters & Friends 2012
The holidays are here again and I wanted to share my second annual gift guide especially for the wonderful women in our lives. Nothing is more inspiring than finding perfect presents for the loved ones who are there for us year-round. For the friend with the fabulous, “character-laden” home: Rejuvenation Titan Exterior Door Plate: This Mid Century Modern Entry Set gives a little nod to the Hollywood Hills Three-ball hanging vase from CB2. Purchase one as a little “happy” or…
Pregnancy Traveling Tips
For my friends who don’t yet know…I’m pregnant! Yes, 23 weeks along and IT’S A BOY! Geoff and I are overjoyed and as this is my first child, every discomfort, body change, and experience is new. I truly love it so far and I’m not being sarcastic. These past three months I have done a lot of traveling, both airline and car, for my brand’s national launch at Belk Department Stores. As my mind seems to be focused on mommy-to-be…
Mommy Tips for a Healthy Halloween by Susie Rahaim
Hey there! I’m back to address some important topics for you and your family. Halloween is coming and that means candy, candy, and more candy! Not only are people handing out candy, but chips and other processed crackers and junk. So what is a mom to do to navigate through all this and not see Halloween as an out of control candy binge day (or week) they just have to deal with? Here are my tips to a fun, healthy,…
