Something scary happened to me last week. If you regularly follow my blog you know that I try to eat as clean as possible but I’m not perfect. I was getting a tad bored with my regular lunch an...
A couple weeks ago, The Shops collection was launched at Target. I think it was an absolute genius move. Lately, I had started avoiding Target for a couple reasons. One – my kids turn into gimm...
by Alexis Novak I’ve learned the hard way that when summer hits and your foundation is dripping and streaking down your sweaty head, it’s not a sexy look. So I try to lighten up the makeup when 90 pl...
I can’t believe I have been writing this blog for 2 years now. I started looking at pictures of pink balloons and then got a little carried away. So, let’s celebrate H&H’s birth...
I was a very late iPhone adopter and will be the first to admit that I was a fool for holding out so long. The joy I feel when playing with the damn thing is shameful. I could literally spend hours t...
I am an avid hat wearer. Mainly because I LOVE hats but also because my hair is usually a wreck and I live in Florida (read: horrible humidity). Lately, I am getting a little sick of fedoras so I am ...
It has been a little over a year since we lost our beloved pooch, Maddie, and lately we have all started to get a touch of dog fever. Well, a few of us have a bit more than a ‘touch’ (I h...
I am a big believer in listening to your body. It will always tell you what you need it’s only a matter of paying attention. It turns out that these power food combos are deeply rooted in are i...
Two things you may or may not know about me: 1. I am highly effected by seasons 2. I LOVE big projects. What do these two things have in common? Well, if you haven’t noticed, spring seems to be...
After Spring Break it seems like the school weeks fly by at lightning speed and all of sudden it’s summer. The idea of summer should illicit thoughts of lazy days and lemonade on the front porc...
Dear Jessica Simpson, Thank you for being a big beautiful Pregnosaurus and not apologizing for it. And, I think I love you. In an era when starlets are terrified to ruin their careers with excessive ...
Transitioning your traditional bar stock to a greener and more organic selection is relatively easy to do. Here are a few tips to help you get started. And trust me, the integrity of your martini doe...
I thought these would just go away but to my dismay they seem to be here to stay. As you probably know, I am a hold out when it comes to trends. Last year, I went against my better judgment and bough...
It can be done in the sand… Or in Canne. It’s fun with a friend… or just you to tend. Sisters do it well… but no one does it better then this little one. *Happy Friday*
This May, the hubs will be a groomsmen at one of his closest friends nuptials. He has to rent a tux for the big event so I have decided to rent a dress for each of the events leading up to the weddin...
No matter how tempting and tasty pasta is we all know that after the age of 22 it cannot be indulged on a regular basis. During the winter months I typically substitute spaghetti squash or french cut...
Here in Florida, spring has sprung. What that means for me is that my hair will likely never be seen free flowing again until October. A standard low-pony, while efficient, is not as good as a braid ...
Mushrooms typically do not come to mind when you think of healthy produce but they are actually extremely nutrient dense and low in calories. This fantastic fungi is packed with B vitamins, antioxida...
by Alexis Novak As far as I can tell, there are only really two types of parents; the ones that find out the sex of their baby and the ones that want a big “surprise” in the delivery room. I subscrib...
Name: Susie Romans Kids: Noella Faye (4 months) Occupation: Business Development, Marketing & Shaklee Enthusiast! Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL H&H Interview with Susie: 1. What are the top 3 i...
Have you ever found yourself staring at a wall full of baby products and felt completely overwhelmed? There are 157 binkies in front of me. Which one will calm crabby pants the quickest?? Okay, I kno...
Dear Jessica, You are one of the most naturally beautiful women in Hollywood today. But why is it that you can never, ever get the red carpet right?? I am not making you review your tragic missteps ...
Last night, after spending a lovely Valentines Day with friends and neighbors, I snuggled up on the couch to watch me some Housewives of OC. But something kept beckoning me to the kitchen. It wasn...
Name: Lynne Austin Kids: Zac,21 Anna Rose,13 Sarah Jayne,11 Audra Grace, 9 Occupation: Hooters Spokesperson and Original Hooters Girl On air personality for CBS sports 1010am Hooters Nation Morning S...
by Alexis Novak
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta recently released a campaign to target Georgia’s growing childhood obesity epidemic. 40% of the children in Georgia are considered obese – the secon...
Cream? Milk? How about something a little more interesting. Here are a few healthier alternatives to your standard creamer… My personal favorite is SO DELICIOUS COCONUT MILK. It has a very crea...
Admittedly, I spend a significant amount of time looking at myself in the mirror. Always have, always will. What can I say? I’m vain. Lately, I have been obsessed with lip plumpers and watching...
by Alexis Novak It wasn’t until week six of my doctor-ordered no-sugar, no-carb diet that I dreamt I was licking buttercream frosting off Ryan Gosling’s scruffy-sexy-Notebook-beard. What do you mean ...
My beautiful friend and neighbor, Leslie Burket, recently launched a line of all-natural cough suppressing lollipops, aptly named Lilapops, after her adorable daughter. We came home one night and sa...
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