Le Catch

December 6, 2011

Ok, this site, LE CATCH, started by one of the most stylish LA-based magazine editors (and fellow mom) around, Marlien Rentmeester, is a ‘must’ for anyone looking for the best online shopping aid around!   LE CATCH scours the internet’s best fashion sites every day to source the newest, most desirable, bound-to-sell-out items that are [...]

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milky way cake

December 6, 2011

The Pioneer Woman never fails to provide me with a really decadent desert when I’m looking for that sort of thing!  Here she delivers with a crazy cake named (just as crazily) the Milky Way Cake.  Here goes: INGREDIENTS:     •    11 whole Milky Way Bars (regular Size), Divided Use •    3 sticks Margarine, Divided Use •   [...]

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Foot Fairy

November 29, 2011

I wish I had seen the Foot Fairy iPad app before thankgiving shopping weekend!  I took all 3 of my kids shoe shopping in my favorite kids department at Nordstrom in Santa Monica, my favorite salesperson was even there, kismet (or so I thought).  But then my 6 year old had several meltdowns, including one [...]

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lululemon launches kids wear

November 29, 2011

lululemon has launched ivivva athletica, making apparel for active girls – dancers, gymnasts, ice skaters and athletes (great as layering pieces for cold weather). ivivva was created by lululemon athletica, so you know they’re legit. Plus, everything they make is designed with input from girls ages 4-14 and the prices are about half of those [...]

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maison giraud opens in the palisades

November 22, 2011

Maison Giraud, the long-awaited Pacific Palisades project from chef Alain Giraud, has FINALLY officially opened! Giraud, who has a long history in Southern California fine dining, dating back to his decade as executive chef at Citrus has opened Maison Giraud in the former Dante Palisades restaurant on Swarthmore Avenue in the Palisades. The bakery, open [...]

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Corn Souffle

November 22, 2011

 This corn souffle recipe comes from my friend Cheryl it is great for a Thanksgiving side that everyone love & is easy to make! Ingredients: 1 stick melted margarine 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 5 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 2 14 3/4 ounce cans of yellow cream corn Directions: Blend in Kitchen Aid [...]

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sleep medication: mothers new little helper

November 15, 2011

This interesting article in the NY Times makes me wonder how many moms out there are taking sleeping pills every night to help them get their mind off of their worries?  Pamela Paul writes that:  ‘Mother’s little helper of the new millennium may in fact be the sleeping pill — a prescription not likely to [...]

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