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bostonmamas

Former music and brain scientist now blogging at BostonMamas.com, designing at PoshPeacock.com, and otherwise ruminating on pop culture at PopDiscourse.com

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MommyBlips Member since Feb. 2, 2009

Simplifying the Holidays: The Little Black Dress, Five Ways
Simplifying the Holidays: The Little Black Dress, Five Ways
bostonmamas.com — Audrey McClelland of Mom Generations is one of these women who is insanely busy and has a bajillion people in her life, but when you’re with her, you know you have her warm and loving undivided attention; she's a wonderful friend and I feel so fortunate that we overlap with some regularity at ... (more) Simplifying the Holidays: The Little Black Dress, Five Ways
Fruit Salad For Your Face
Fruit Salad For Your Face
bostonmamas.com — Though I’m not worried about aging per se, at some point during the last decade I started listening to my mother’s advice to stop sunning and start taking better care of my skin. I’ve heard a lot of people extol the virtues of Arbonne (including a few girlfriends with lovely, creamy skin...), ... (more) Fruit Salad For Your Face
Road Dogging with Puppies
Road Dogging with Puppies
bostonmamas.com — A few weeks ago I experienced a rather unusual night of party hopping that included seeing John Ondrasik (aka. Five for Fighting ) live at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston. In addition to being utterly moved by the musical experience itself, I also was touched by John’s clear love for his ... (more) Road Dogging with Puppies
Giveaway Goodness: baby star
Giveaway Goodness: baby star
bostonmamas.com — I’ve always been a fan of the diaper bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag, and if you share that aesthetic, you’ll no doubt dig the modern simplicity of baby star ’s Rock the Tote diaper bag. Available in a cool collection of metallics (with pretty patterned contrast lining) and prints , ... (more) Giveaway Goodness: baby star
Simplifying the Holidays: Everyday Philanthropy
Simplifying the Holidays: Everyday Philanthropy
bostonmamas.com — Jennifer James is one of the first bloggers I met in real life, through the inaugural Disney mom bloggers mixer . She since has become a dear friend and a trusted professional confidante; someone I admire for her general kindness, good karma, smart insights, and astute perspective as a long ... (more) Simplifying the Holidays: Everyday Philanthropy
(Safely) Paint Those Piggies
(Safely) Paint Those Piggies
bostonmamas.com — Whether her nails are exposed during summer or concealed by socks and mittens during winter, Laurel loves having her nails painted; she typically wants at least four colors in one sitting. Subsequently, I only use non-toxic products and am a fan of Piggy Paint ’s natural, odorless nail ... (more) (Safely) Paint Those Piggies
Simplifying the Holidays: Rocks in a Jar
Simplifying the Holidays: Rocks in a Jar
bostonmamas.com — I adore Melissa Massello, not only because she’s super creative and fun (plus, we share bonds over figure skating, fashion, shredding, and all things writerly), but because I’ve seen her jump from traditional employment to fulfilling her dream of launching the online magazine Shoestring ... (more) Simplifying the Holidays: Rocks in a Jar
Simplifying the Holidays
Simplifying the Holidays
bostonmamas.com — Since launching Boston Mamas in 2006, I’ve made truly incredible friends in the blogging community; some who regrettably remain at laptop’s reach, and others who I’ve had the immense fun of meeting in person. And I’m especially lucky that a group of my talented friends have agreed to share ... (more) Simplifying the Holidays
Million Baby Crawl - Boston
Million Baby Crawl - Boston
bostonmamas.com — I have long been a fan of Seventh Generation (even more so after learning that they – unlike most household and personal care companies – disclose all of the ingredients in their products) and right now they’re rocking a Million Baby Crawl grassroots educational campaign about keeping homes and ... (more) Million Baby Crawl - Boston
Flu Information Sessions
Flu Information Sessions
bostonmamas.com — If you have questions about influenza/H1N1, the Boston Public Library and the Boston Public Health Commission are hosting a series of information sessions across the city, starting today. Topics will include flu prevention, care, myths and facts, and information on free flu clinics. All ... (more) Flu Information Sessions
Inspiring Creativity With IdeaPaint
Inspiring Creativity With IdeaPaint
bostonmamas.com — Today, Paige shares a review of locally based IdeaPaint , a brilliant solution for inspiring creativity in the vertical direction, whether at home, work, or school. Read on for Paige’s review, as well as to learn how to win an IdeaPaint kit (entry closes November 19): + + + + + From ... (more) Inspiring Creativity With IdeaPaint
Fight for Preemies: Alyssa's Story
Fight for Preemies: Alyssa's Story
bostonmamas.com — November is Prematurity Awareness Month and this year Bloggers Unite is partnering with the March of Dimes in support of the Fight for Preemies . The goal of the campaign is to have 500 bloggers post about a baby they love on or before Prematurity Awareness Day (November 17) to create awareness ... (more) Fight for Preemies: Alyssa's Story
Denim Guide: Fit Your Shape
Denim Guide: Fit Your Shape
bostonmamas.com — Today, fashion addict Sarah shares the first post in a series focusing on denim. Perfect for those of us who love and live in jeans (um, that’s all of us, right?), Sarah offers tips on finding the right denim to fit your shape, as well as what to wear once you’ve found your perfect pair of ... (more) Denim Guide: Fit Your Shape
Food Gifts & Floral Tricks
Food Gifts & Floral Tricks
bostonmamas.com — Last week I attended a media event hosted by Stop & Shop and similar to last year, where I came away with lovely ideas for easy and green holiday décor , I left with some good ideas related to holiday gifting and decor. Specifically, I was reminded of the beauty and ease of prettily packaged ... (more) Food Gifts & Floral Tricks
Pretty Little Plush Puffs
Pretty Little Plush Puffs
bostonmamas.com — Despite my clean approach to food, I still periodically long for – but abstain from – classic (i.e., preservative laden) childhood confections. So I was more than a little intrigued to learn about Plush Puffs gourmet marshmallows. And more than a little happy that these pretty little puffs ... (more) Pretty Little Plush Puffs
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