This weekend marks many things for me. The first day after wrapping my DWTS season felt like summer vacation. read more
I am so sad that there are only two days left at work for me… Our two night finale kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. EST! My days in the ballroom are about to end for this season. Its bittersweet because I...
When they break your heart, love them more…I’m not talking MEN, I’m talking about our tender children. Fragile, often mean, insensitive and sad - without the gift of tongue to express themselves. rea...
Hello Manic Monday! read more
I’m planning a really fun Girls Night Out at my house to honor all my closest She Wolves. You know pics will be coming soon, possibly edited - knowing my friends - but definitely shared. Girl time is...
Last night I was grocery shopping, rushing as usual. When I unloaded the bags at home I realized that my wallet was not there! I backtracked, trying to remember if I left it at the cash register. rea...
I finally got my laptop returned to me….thank God! I think I socked away major credit in the Mommy Karma Account for a trip I took a few weeks ago with my 10 year old. It was a tough one, but the mem...
This week has been kind of unique because Ive been super connected with my oldest child which is a rarity in my house these days. Being a developing tween, about to burst into the world of puberty, i...
I had a gorgeous weekend. Sad to see Spring Break end, but we celebrated everything we could in that last week including Passover and Easter. We always keep the traditional Jewish holidays, but this ...
After last night’s emotional Dancing with the Stars, the Twitter chatter was rolling in on my phone. Many asked what my "personal story" would have been…. read more
Well, its official, we have kicked off Dancing With The Stars Season 14, and I think it is the highest level of dancing weve ever seen. All our couples survived two nights of dancing and one sad elim...
I’m in flight to NYC, this time my babies are buckled next to me. They are so excited to be taking an early spring break and heading out for an adventure with David and me. They really are great trav...
Today is the first show of Season 14 on Dancing With The Stars; our 2-hour live premiere is always the most exciting show for me and most unpredictable for everyone else. read more
Proud to say we survived our first week-long getaway as grown-ups with no kids. Im also proud for the reasons why we were never willing to part with our family for so long. You can only imagine the p...
Shaya’s 4th Birthday was a blast! It started out as a small impromptu backyard celebration with the few boyfriends he has. 20 people turned into 40 and 1:00 pm raged on till 7:00 pm. I love days like...
The Oscars came and went too fast! Now I’m watching the fashion critiques on every channel. What didn’t fly by were the hours of preparation getting ready for the biggest day in television. read more
Six dance classes, two karate classes, six play dates, two sleepovers, a scooter session in the park and 12 meals at home = Spring break madness. My new name is Vacation Concierge and I must admit I ...
It’s that time of year again, and one of the only days nationally dedicated to celebrating love! How sad… read more
A friend just sent this to me. I love it! Just read it to my daughter and she said "Yep, all true!" My promise to my children - as long as I live - I am your parent first, your friend second....
I am always amazed at how children interpret information - what it means to them and how they process it. Rain often blows me away, but last night was the best! She was learning about Martin Luther K...
Happy Super Bowl Weekend!!! I can’t remember that last time my husband was excited about a weekend or planning a get together! This year we’re doing it different, and I am NOT cooking for 30! The guy...
Meet Pokey. Here he is when he was only a few weeks old. My babysitter got him with Rain after she conned me into a reward for sleeping in her own bed. If you’ve been reading my posts, you know that ...
Why am I the greatest butt wiper in the house?!? Is there something special about my particular touch, or skill if you will? Because I swear my husband and my nanny as well as my older girls do a fin...
The intense 7 day cleanse that Im doing is not for everyone. So heres a simple way to kick start your healthy eating plan and shock your body. There is only one simple rule - the food must be GREEN. ...
It’s Day 3 of my cleanse… my least favorite part is feeding the kids their usual garb and when Rain rolls in with a scrumptious double chocolate vanilla swirl soft serve ice cream cone. Gregory Joujo...
I survived Day 1 and today is a new day, new challenge, and a new opportunity to conquer. I feel pretty good for the most part. read more
It’s Monday night; my kids are asleep on their transition mattress below me. They have been sleeping through the night for the past week, which is a monumental time for all of us. So are the daily to...
So it’s official, my daughter is totally and completely grown up now that she has turned 5!!! This weekend we celebrated Rain’s birthday with friends and family at our local dance studio. I have to s...
This morning, David had to play Super Dad and rally all four kids on his own. I snuck out at 5:30 AM, while the house slept, to do early TV press for my fitness DVDs. It’s hours like those when I bot...
This past year wasn’t one that I was anxious to see end. 2011 was an extraordinary period in my life: I said goodbye to my thirties and warmly embraced the big 40. read more
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