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Bionée
When I discovered I was pregnant with Hayden, I brought in the skincare products I was using to my doctor and was told I couldn’t use any of them because the ingredients would make my child have three...
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Fall Night of Fashion at the Bravern
This deal is to benefit my non-profit, MOMentum, which installs outdoor gyms in parks to help moms encourage a healthy lifestyle. I hope you can make it this Wednesday! It’s going to be a fabulous...
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Fun, Fashion, and Fundraising
Check out this great article about our Fall Night of Fashion at the Bravern in Bellevue. Photo Credit: Amanda Howse
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Altruette Charm Bracelets
Last Christmas, I told you about Altruette charm bracelets, a company co-founded by my friend Lee Clifford. Altruette is a classic line of charms and charm bracelets with a philanthropic twist: every...
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Dry Shampoo Saves Me Every Time
I have ridiculously thick hair. This means it takes forever to wash, dry, and style. With a little one, I just don’t have time to do that every day. But I found a solution. You can make that great...
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Maternity Pictures
When I was pregnant with Hayden, I was really torn about whether I should do maternity pictures. I felt/looked so big. Definitely not one of those pregnant people who just shows in the belly. I swear...
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Look Good, Do Good | Altruette Charm Bracelets
You may remember my article last year about Altruette. Since then there have been exciting additions I have to share with you. First of all, they have added a charm for Medical Teams International, an...
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Shedding the Lbs., Entry 1
Pemberley is six weeks old now, and we all know what that means. I’m officially able to work out. Well, except that I’m out of town and haven’t seen the doctor for the six-week appointment. So I guess...
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Instant Mineral Powder
I don’t fall in love easily with a beauty product, but when I do, I want to shout about it from the mountaintops. Most likely that product will become a partner in crime—a friend I seek out when its...
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Getting Fit without the Gym with NX
I was approached recently by a company called NX to try out their online fitness and nutrition program. Without looking into it much, I agreed. I thought, I’m open to trying new things while I’m on the...
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Zumba, Makin’ Others Look Good
I’m easy to spot in this Zumba class at Dojo 3 in Renton. I’m the one who is about two heads taller than everyone and always going the wrong way. My friend Lorna arrived before me and placed us at the...
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Zhush’d!
After baby number two, eight months of no sleep, and all things super unsexy that go along with that, I was unsure of my photographer friend Natalie Wallace’s offer to do a photo shoot, but I quickly...
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Cleansing Cloths for the Late-Night Lazy
At the end of a crazy day, the extra step of washing my face can feel like a daunting task. The owner of the 24/7 Spa in Sun Valley, Idaho (where I got one of the best facials I’ve ever had), gave me a...
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Kissing Passions Away
I woke up this morning with a big question on my heart. Why did I drop so many of my passions when I had kids? I know the answer to this. A new passion came into my life: my children. Also, as...
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Don’t Be a Foil Slave, Get Balayage
I hear from moms all the time that they need a new look. They are needing something to brighten them up. I found a great solution: balayage. I used to be a slave to the foil grow-out. With two little...
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What Are You Wearing to Bed?
This question is for those moms feeling like Run-Down Mommy. A while ago, I splurged on a Natori nightgown I found on sale. I was in the process of getting rid of the baby weight and was not feeling my...
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Natural Deodorant—I Found One That Works!
Some time ago, I started learning about the dangers of the ingredients in antiperspirant/deodorant, such as aluminum and parabens, and links to breast cancer. It’s a tough one, because it isn’t like...
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Flip Flop Divine
From time to time, I’ll buy something and get compliments on it everywhere I go. When this happens, I think, “Okay, I’m on to something here. Does it come in more colors?” I found my flip flops for the...
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Tired Mom’s Luxury Hair Club
Before an event, it takes me minimum an hour and a half to do my hair. Have I mentioned I have an insane amount of hair? Anyway, I stumbled across this great blowout bar in Bellevue called Salon...
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Lady in Red
I can’t remember who once told me that, if you aren’t feeling pretty or don’t have time to get ready, throw on some red lipstick and call it good. I think it’s pretty good advice. I’ve definitely been...
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