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4th and 5th Graders Can Ski FREE This Winter in PA

Posted on November 2, 2018

The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (SkiPA) wants to make it affordable for kids to stay active, have fun and get outdoors with their families this winter.

SkiPA invites 4th and 5th graders to ski or snowboard for FREE up to three times at 21 participating Pennsylvania Area Ski Resorts.

Additionally, fourth and fifth graders can take advantage of a beginner lift, lesson, and rental package free.  Snowpasses are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis, so PSAA encourages families to fill out their applications online now.

And, families DO NOT need to be from PA to participate.  There is a nominal online processing fee of $35 before Dec. 1 and $40 after.

Celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this season, the Snowpass program can be used even if your child has never skied or snowboarded before.

Any fourth or fifth grade student can participate by completing a simple application and providing a report card or other document verifying they are currently in the fourth or fifth grade. A photo of the student is also required.

You can apply online at www.skipa.com or download an application and apply by mail.

Skiing and snowboarding offer families the opportunity to exercise outside together during the winter months.

A ninety-pound youth can burn between two and three hundred calories per hour skiing and / or snowboarding depending on their activity level. Skiing and snowboarding are listed among the activities included in the President’s Challenge organized by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. Children and adults can earn points toward a Presidential Active Lifestyle Award by skiing and snowboarding. Twenty-one ski/snowboard resorts across Pennsylvania belong to the Snowpass program.

The Snowpass can be used at the following Pennsylvania ski area resorts:

First-Time Ski Tips for Kids

It can be a little overwhelming skiing with kids in tow for the first-time. SkiPA has five helpful tips to make the experience less stressful and enjoyable for all.

  • Memorize the NSAA Your Responsibility Code

Before embarking out on the first ski trek, make sure everyone in the family discusses the Your Responsibility Code . The National Ski Areas Association developed the code to help skiers and boarders be aware that there are elements of risk in snow sports that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce.

  • Wear a Helmet

The National Ski Areas Association recommends wearing a helmet. It is important to make sure the helmet fits correctly for maximum protection and comfort on the slopes. A ski and snowboard helmet are not something to grow into. Learn more at www.LidsonKids.org.

  • Dress for Success

Properly suiting up for a day on the slopes is key to staying warm and dry. Cotton clothing such as jeans and a sweatshirt will become wet, then cold. So, the key is to make smart fabric choices and dress in layers. Layering allows the body to adapt to changing temperatures. Look for fabric that is water and wind-resistant. Most importantly, kids should wear a hat or headband, polyester or wool socks and gloves or mittens as the extremities are the first to feel heat-loss.

  • Wear Sun Protection

Always make sure children have sunscreen and ski goggles. The sun reflects off the snow, so is stronger than you think even on overcast days. Goggles provide the best protection for every day on the slopes, especially for children. Making sure the goggles fit properly is very important. When fitting children, be sure to try on the helmet and goggles together to make sure they fit seamlessly.

  • Take a Lesson

Start kids out with a ski lesson by a trained professional. Most resorts offer lessons for kids as young as three or four. Children’s instructors know how to teach kids specifically by starting with key fundamentals and slowly progressing to make the experience fun while building confidence on the slopes.

Good luck and have fun!

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5 Chic Totes Every Stylish Mom Must Own

Posted on November 2, 2018

A fashionista is known for her effortless style and impeccable taste. That applies not only to her choice of clothing but also to her accessories, and nothing makes a statement more than a fabulous bag. Moministas and Preginistas will not let go of their style just because they are moms and moms-to-be. They just adjust and get a bigger bag!

I searched my partners at Shopstyle and identified what I think are the 5 bag (or types of bags) that every Mominista must own. Here they are, in no particular order of gawgeousness:

The Everyday Bag

I like this Madewell’s cowhide tote because of its earthy color and the fact that it is also versatile and would complement any outfit. It’s made of pebbled leather. and is spacious inside so it would fit all of your stuff and more! You can get it at ShopBop for $168 which is a steal for an everyday bag.

The Weekender

This Longchamp bag Le Pliage Nylon Backpack also retails for $125 and is great on those trips to the shopping mall, grocery shopping, a casual day event or a stroll down the boardwalk on a cool night. It keeps your hands free in case you’re pushing a little one in a stroller or plan on shopping and having a lot of bags to carry about.

The Travel Tote



If you want a durable bag that will stand the test of time and is also an iconic luxury bag, then the Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabas Piano Tote is your bag. It is spacious, and has well stitched straps which can withstand the weight of your mini laptop, changing pad, a few diapers, your wallet and more. Right now this $1,045 retail bag is on sale for just $475 at TheRealReal but I’m not sure how long that sale will last. Good luck getting your hand on one before they sell out.

The Earth Friendy Bag

If you are one of those people who dislike wearing animals and are a vegan, there are options out there in synthetic bags that resemble genuine leather like Urban Outfitter’s reversible vegan tote. You can use the black or tan side and it is a really great deal at just $59.00. It comes with a removable strap for those times you need to wear it across the chest and remain really hands free.

The Glam Bag

When you’re going to a more formal occasion, such as a reception or a fancy event, you want to go more upscale with your tote. Sometimes a clutch just isn’t large enough so you can get a tote that can also fit on a red carpet. Christian Dior’s Mini Cannage tote will work and it too is one sale for $42o

There you have it.  Do you own one or more of these totes? Are you an official mominista?

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Two Women Carried the Same Baby For First Time Ever

Posted on November 1, 2018

Ashleigh and Bliss Coulter with their son Stetson

A Lesbian Texas couple are the first to both carry their child to term in a new innovative IVF procedure, ABC news report.

When Ashleigh and Bliss Coulter married in June 2015, they knew they wanted to have a family and went to several doctors to achieve a unique type of pregnancy. While Bliss had no interest in carrying a baby full term, she wanted to be involved, she told PEOPLE,though she didn’t think “the technology and science just wasn’t there for that.”

But it was close.

The couple used a new device called INVOcell  which blended a sperm donor’s sperm with Bliss’ eggs in a chamber in the device. The device was implanted into Bliss for 5 days.

“She got the embryo off to an early start,” Fertility specialist Dr. Kathy Doody at CARE Fertility in Bedford, Texas, told ABC news channel 8  WFAA of the IVF process called ‘Effortless IVF‘. “The eggs fertilized in her body and when they returned five days later, we removed the device and froze the embryos.”

Soon after, those embryos were transferred into Ashleigh’s body, and she became pregnant on her first try.

“I had a great pregnancy,” Ashleigh,  who gave birth to Stetson on June 4, told PEOPLE. “I miss being pregnant.”

INVO Bioscience , the manufacturers of the medical device  granted FDA clearance announced the news of the first successful pregnancy using an Intravaginal Culture System, INVOcell™ where both partners of a same-sex couple were able to carry the baby in separate phases of the pregnancy – from the fertilization of the egg and development of the embryo to the birth of the child, in a news release.

The company “is dedicated to increasing access to care and expanding affordable fertility treatment and patient care across the globe”, Lori Kahler, VP of Global Operations, INVO Bioscience said in the statement shared with Bellyitchblog.com. “For many couples struggling with infertility, access to treatment is often not possible. Financial challenges, limited availability of specialized medical care, religious, social or cultural roadblocks can prevent hopeful parents from realizing their dream to have a baby.  Our mission is to help realize these dreams.”

The key features and benefits of the method include a  more natural and stable incubation environment in the woman’s own body,psychological benefits to patients by promoting greater involvement by couples, and lower cost of fertility treatments by approximately 50% compared to traditional IVF treatments. 

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These Couple Costumes Won Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2018

Another Halloween has wrapped and now we start the process of scoping out the best costumes. Twitter put together its best t Couple Costumes from Halloween. Here are my faves

https://twitter.com/adamthehawk/status/1056528029118353409

https://twitter.com/GoldeeenS0UL/status/1051861246130049024

 

 

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Overnight Oats Are Solution to Quick Healthy Family Breakfast

Posted on November 1, 2018

If you can barely function before your morning cup of joe, let alone make breakfast, you need to add overnight oats to your routine! This easy and tasty breakfast food trend is an unexpected, healthy twist on oatmeal. It is the perfect breakfast for people who need to get to school or work early in the morning and tend to skip the most important meal of the day to be there on time. Overnight oats are versatile, nutritious, delicious and very convenient.

What Are Overnight Oats?

Overnight oats are oats that are soaked overnight in water or milk and ‒ optionally ‒ topped off with fruit or nuts. Aside from being time-efficient and delicious, they have several health benefits.

Oats are carbohydrates and can be very filling, so you don’t need to eat a large serving. They are a great source of resistant starch, which is one of the carbs you can eat when you’re trying to lose weight. Soaking them overnight helps your body absorb nutrients from them. Additionally, oats are cholesterol fighters, and so lead to better heart health.

Make them in a jar for breakfast on-the-go!

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How to Make Overnight Oats

Making basic overnight oats is surprisingly easy. You can divide every recipe into four main sections: the base, the liquid, the mix-ins and the toppings.

Ingredients

This will make a single-serving of overnight oats.

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup liquid
  • Mix-ins of your choice
  • Toppings of your choice

Note: You can use steel-cut oats if you like a crunchier texture, but avoid using quick oats at all costs.

Directions

  1. Mix the oats and liquid together, maintaining a 1:1 ratio. If you are using yogurt, a 1:1:1 ratio of oats, milk and yogurt will do.
  2. Add mix-ins like fruit, nuts, seeds, spices or vanilla extract. Stir ingredients together and refrigerate for 4-8 hours.
  3. Add toppings and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Making your overnight oats in a mason jar can help with portion control.
  • Adding dry ingredients can make the overall texture drier, so adjust the wet ingredients accordingly.
  • The oats should usually should be soaked for 8 hours, but 4 hours should also be fine.
  • This mixture keeps for 2 days (or 4 days if you don’t use bananas).

10 Overnight Oats Recipes

Overnight oats are very versatile, and you can use many different kinds of ingredients to keep things fresh! Use these recipes to make one serving of overnight oats. The mixing instructions for all of them are the same: mix the base, add the liquid and then add the mix-ins before letting the oats sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Make sure to add toppings of your choice before you dig in!

Fantastic Fruits

If you prefer to keep your breakfast sweet and healthy, make fruit the stars of your overnight oats. Not only is fruit diverse and delicious, it is also very healthy for you.

1. Berry Chia Seed

This overnight oats recipe is very versatile because you can customize it to your favorite berry flavor by changing the jam you use! If you’re a sweet tooth, substitute the jam and honey for a dash of your favorite fruit syrup.

2. Blueberry Banana

If the texture of oatmeal isn’t your favorite, use chia seeds or flaxseed to add some crunch (and nutrition). The mashed banana is a great way to add natural sweetness.

Nifty Nuts

A perfect way to integrate protein into a vegan or vegetarian diet is by adding nuts to your overnight oats. They also provide more texture and contrasting flavors!

 

3. Blueberry Almond

Can’t get enough almond butter? Mix it in to your overnight oats for a sweet treat. The base of this recipe goes with nearly any fruit or topping, not just blueberries!

4. Banana Nut

Craving a banana nut muffin? Try this healthy recipe instead! Experiment with different milks, like coconut or almond milk, for a twist.

Brilliant Breakfast

If you want to inject some traditional breakfast spirit into your overnight oats, these are the perfect recipes for you!

 

5. Maple French Toast

This overnight oats recipe is great on the go because you don’t have to worry about adding toppings. Grab it from the fridge, and take it to the the office to start your morning right.

6. Peanut Butter Banana

This simple combination is a crowd-pleaser! If you’re trying to cut calories, try using peanut butter powder instead of regular peanut butter.

Very Vanilla

Vanilla has an unfair reputation of being bland, when it’s actually a really great flavor when paired with the right things. If you love your vanilla, add some vanilla extract to your overnight oats!

 

7. Cherry Vanilla

Cherries may remind you of summer, but you can make this overnight oats recipe year-round by substituting fresh cherries for frozen ones.

8. Strawberry Vanilla

Similar to strawberry shortcake, this recipe is sweet and refreshing. If you feel like treating yourself, top with a dollop of whipped cream.

Cheerful Chocolate

Even the most picky eaters love their chocolate. Use these chocolatey overnight oats recipes on special days when you want your breakfast to be a celebration!

 

9. Chocolate Coconut

Calling all chocolate lovers! This overnight oats recipe makes it feel like you’re having dessert for breakfast without the guilt.

10. Chocolate Strawberry

This recipe is reminiscent of the Neapolitan ice cream you loved as a kid. Try substituting Greek yogurt for vanilla yogurt or adding vanilla extract!

 

Overnight oats are very popular, and you can see why. The sky’s the limit! Grab your favorite bowl or container and create a fruity and refreshing mixture, or opt for a sweet treat inspired by your favorite dessert. Try experimenting with different bases, mix-ins and toppings and create your own overnight oats recipes!

 

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Celebrity Halloween 2018 Costumes (PHOTOS *UPDATED*)

Posted on October 31, 2018



Every year, celebrities go above and beyond to give superb portrayals for Halloween. This year did not disappoint. Here is a quick rundown of my faves including some from our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums like Ciara, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Jaime King and more.

Kylie Jenner recreated the Barbie in a box. It was one of several costumes she wore this season. She went as a Butterfly in a mommy and me photo with her daughter and as a Victoria Secret Angel group costume with her sisters. (see below)

The winner might be Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner killed as Gomez and Morticia Addams complete with Thing on his shoulder! Best hands down in my opinion this year!

oh I think Heidi Klum as Princess Fiona and Tom Kaulitz as Shrek as  is up there too!

Alicia Keys went over the top but in a good way as a Ninja. I mean, she had her entire costume as part of a movie poster and all with the credits including her children and husband.

Beyonce paid homage and tribute to Lil Kim last  year and this year, she went with another icon: Toni Braxton. She dressed as the pop crooner’s cover album for “Another Sad Love Song.”

Actress, former model Jaime King dolled it up as Joan of Arc at Just Jared’s Halloween party presented by Carls Jr.

Ciara‘s costume portrayal of Black Panther heroine Nakia from Black Panther is 10X Levels Up! She did Wakanda right!

Crazy Rich Asians actor Harry Shum Jr. was boss as Eric Draven from the 1994 film The Crow,!

I wanted to go as Ariana Grande this year but I don’t think anyone did her better than Kourtney Kardashian did!

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend killed as Queen Elizabeth the II and Prince Phillip.

Winnie Harlowe as RuPaul

Bella Hadid and the Weeknd dress as Beetlejuice and Lydia when going to Heidi Klum’s Halloween party on October 31, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jackson Lee/GC Images)

Padma Lakshmi at Heidi Klum’s 19th Annual Halloween Party as The Black Swan

Kat Graham at Heidi Klum’s 19th Annual Halloween Party presented by Party City and SVEDKA Vodka  (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Heidi Klum)

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson as Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwazzeneger in “Twins”

Kelly Clarkson as a penguin and Jennifer Hudson as Catwoman

The Kardashian/Jenner girls were blessed to have Victoria’s Secret loan them actual angel wings so they can dress as true Angels for Halloween.

My fave is Kourt’s because she is tiny and the oldest

Bethenny Frankel could have joined the sisters because she too dressed as a Vicky Sec angel this year.

 

The Ladies of The Real TV talk show dressed up as iconic TV talk show hosts. Tamera Mowry-Housley was Tyra Banks. Jeannie Mae went as Ellen Degeneres. Loni Love dressed as Oprah Winfrey and Adrienne Houghton as Sally Jessy Raphael.

The TODAY show traditionally go all out for Halloween. This  year, I was thoroughly impressed by Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer dressed as Marty McFly and Doc Brown From Back to the Future.

Kelly Ripa is usually a show stopper wearing a variety of looks and costumes each Halloween with her hosts throughout the years, Regis, Michael Strahan and now with Ryan Secrest. They did a bunch of 80s TV show characters this year. She did it up as as Vicki the Robot From Small Wonder.

The two of them portrayed Jeannie and Major Nelson From I Dream of Jeannie.

And one of my fave shows: Laverne and Shirley‘s Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney.

Seacrest came out in a small model car like the one Ricky Stratton From Silver Spoons owned and drove in the opening sequence to that show.

Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, and Art More as a modern twist on the Friends Cast.

I loved Disney Channel stars Jenna Ortega and Asher Angel as Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson. I asked my husband to go as this duo to a Halloween party we were going to and he said no. Boo!

Monica is another celebrity that puts a lot of work into her Halloween costume every single year. She dressed as Johnny Depp‘s portrayal of the Mad Hatter.

Sarah Michelle Gellar looked hot as as Harley Quinn.

Adrienne Bosh could barely be made out in her Halloween Insta share as a Ghoulish Ghost.

One of my faves because of how close to the original it was is Madison Pettis from Nickelodeon‘s Cory in the House as Coachella Beyonce

Also loved Gwen Stefani as Sally From Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Speaking of which! Gabriel Union did a great job dressing as Stefani in No Doubt’s “Just a Girl” video before heading out to her birthday party.

No. Doubt. @gwenstefani

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Holiday Vacation Season: Best Ways to Experience Egypt as a Family

Posted on October 31, 2018

Egypt is one of the most fascinating and culturally rich places anyone can visit. From its historical sites to the more modern tourist attractions, Egypt is the perfect place to go for a family vacation. If you do decide to visit Egypt for a family vacation, here are some of the best ways to enjoy it:

  1. A Nile River Cruise: The Nile is perhaps the most famous river in Egypt as well as being the longest river in the world.

A Nile river cruise with family would be a great way to enjoy an Egyptian holiday. On one hand, you get to visit one of the greatest rivers in the world. On another hand, you get to sail through Egypt, catching a view of various landmarks.

You will also have the opportunity to stop and visit various cultural sites such as Luxor temple, the world’s largest outdoor museum, Karnak temple, Philae Temple and Hatshepsut temple.

If you’re looking for the perfect balance between leisure and cultural enrichment, a Nile River cruise would be a great option for you and your family.

  1. Visit the Pyramids: One can hardly think of Egypt without thinking of the pyramids, and for good reasons. No trip to Egypt is quite complete without a stop at the pyramids.

These monuments have stood for hundreds of years and continue to attract millions around the world. There are around eighty pyramids in number but some of the most popular are the pyramids of Giza, the pyramid of Djoser and the Red Pyramid.

Visiting the pyramids is sure to be a great memory for the family as well as an educational opportunity for the children. If you’re visiting Egypt, make sure to see the pyramids.

  1. Visit museums: Egypt is practically bursting with culture and history and this is shown through its various museums that house centuries-old artifacts.

Take a trip to some of the popular museums such as the world-renowned Egyptian museum in Cairo, the Luxor Museum in Luxor and the mummification museum which is also in Luxor.

These museums also have souvenir shops in which you can purchase memorabilia to commemorate your family trip.

Also, visit some of the lesser-known but still interesting ones such as the Nubian museums. Many feature exhibitions that cater to a younger audience which makes sure that the kids don’t miss out on anything.

  1. A desert safari: Egypt, as most people know, is in a desert and this means that there is a great number of fun activities that can be engaged in during a visit there.

There is camel riding through the desert as well as dune riding. If you fancy a more laid back experience, there is the option of a safari in an air-conditioned vehicle that allows you to see the Egyptian desert in all its glory.

Many safaris also offer a desert camping experience if you are interested. It is sure to be a fun experience for the entire family.

  1. Visit the coral reefs: It’s important to escape the heat when in the Egyptian desert and what better way than diving in the red sea?

While it is not eh most advertised activity to engage in while in Egypt, the Red Sea is home to an amazing coral reef that is open to divers.

This gives you the opportunity to not only cool off but also to see a wide variety of sea life up close such as sharks, dolphins, and stingrays.

It is a great activity for the whole family you don’t want to miss.

  1. Visit the local souk: No trip is complete without shopping and besides the many malls and shopping complexes that can be found in Egypt, a visit to a local souk is in order.

At a souk, you can find a variety of authentic Egyptian items to take back home, from tapestry to lamps to fragrances.

If you’re looking for the perfect souvenir or gift courtesy of your Egyptian trip, take a trip to a local souk.

 

 

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17 Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes

Posted on October 31, 2018

Today is Halloween.

If you have not already secured a costume, never fear. I put together a list of some DIY costume ideas that you can recreate using the clothing in your closet or that pile of stuff you’ve been meaning to send to Goodwill.



1  Steve Jobs: To pull this off, all that is needed is a black turtleneck, a pair of faux glasses or real ones if you wear eyeglasses and an iPhone. Voila!

2  Arthur: Yes you have to find a pair of aardvark ears but a pair of mouse ears would do. Yo li cam also get some felt from a craft store or target and cut out your own and Glue them on Pipe cleaner with a glue gun and add them to a head band. Wear a cropped yellow sweater in your closet or pick one up from your local thrift store. Wear it over a white collared shirt and jeans.

3  Donald Trump: This is easy for any man who owns a suit. Find a red cap and done! Look out when you’re out and about in the streets! He’s a controversial figure and you’re bound to bump into some detractors.

4  American Idol contestant  – Now that the old popular singing talent contest is back on air, you can go as a pop culture costume from this show. You can find a copy of the logo online and print it out along with a random contestant number and then print out a fake “you’re going to Hollywood!” sign”

5  Waldo– All you have to do is pull out a red and white shirt you already own or hit up a local discount store or thrift store for a shirt. Wear blue jeans or pants. Carry a brown saddle bag and if you have a cane already, that’s a bonus. A winter cap or beanie completes the look.

6  Rosie the Riveter– To pull off this costume, grab a scarf with red in it for your hair. If you have a blue jumpsuit, that’s perfect. If not a blue collared shirt with a pair of blue denim jeans will suffice. Wear bright red lipstick.



7  Lumberjack —  Man or woman can pull off the lumberjack with a plaid shirt and vest coat with a winter cap. Pic up a toy ask from WalMart, Target or a costume store on the way home. Women can draw on a scruffy beard with eye pencil.



8  Wednesday Addams — If you own an LBD wear it over a white shirt with a collar, with knee-hi socks and black shoes, preferably Mary Janes if you have them. Pull your hair into two pigtails and top it off with dark eye liner around the eyes.



9  Robber- This is a costume anyone of any gender can wear. All it requires is a pair of black pants and a black and white striped shirt. Pick up a black robber’s mask from the costume store or DIY one at home. You can get a toy gun or DIY a money bag using an old pillow case that you draw on dollar bill signs on.

10  Mary Poppins – This is another relatively easy costume to pull off last minute because all you need is a white shirt and tea length black skirt, black tights and shoes. You’ll need an umbrella and a hat to really be convincing tho. Perhaps, you’ll be able to find one in a local costume store.



11 Audrey Hepburn -This is another easy costume for a woman who owns an LBD and pearls. Put your hear up in an updo, add a pair of shades and a tiara if you can find one still available.



12  Tom Cruise in Risky Business – One of the easiest because all you need to go as this costume is a white shirt and a pair of shades and sports socks. You do have to be comfortable in walking around in a shirt and I don’t recommend going with no shoes either. 


13 Ruth Bader Gingsburg The Notorious RBD — All you need is a black robe and a doiley with eyeglasses. If you can get a gavel or DIY one when you’re good.

14  Scarecrow– Wear a plaid shirt and used face paint to paint your face like a scarecrow



15  Britney Spears– A grey plaid mini skirt, grey sweater, white collar shirt, long socks and wear hair in pigtails.



16  Tennis Player – A tennis skirt, shirt, visor and racket is all you need to be this costume.

17  Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez from “Creep” video – I think I’m doing this or the Britney. Going to pull out my plaid shirt, wear one of my son’s jeans and hubby’s boxers, with a white t-shirt I own and draw on her signature black mask eye makeup under her left eye and wear my hair in two pigtails with a backwards cap. I’ll be totally reliving the 90s era one way or another this Halloween!

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Expecting Remy Ma and Papoose Hit Up ‘The Real’ to Talk All Things Baby

Posted on October 30, 2018

Expecting rapper Remy Ma and her husband Papoose hit up The Real Talk to talk all things baby, pregnancy and parenting. The couple, who is expecting their first child together after suffering a miscarriage, also shared that they plan to have more children.

When Tamera Mowry-Housley asked them about it, the Love And Hip Hop star gave a detailed reply that included insights on her fertility struggles and successes:

“Ok, so when we did IVF, we did two cycles. The first cycle, we only got one egg and I was nervous. I was like, let’s just do it again so we’ll have more. We got one again the second time, so we had two. One was a boy, one was a girl, but I didn’t want to know which one. Whichever one was first, put that one back first and then the other one. So I told [Papoose], if he behaves and doesn’t spoil the golden child like he’s planning to do, we have a good baby and he accepts my nanny stuff and all of that, maybe somewhere around 2020, we’ll do the other one.”

The couple are planning to star and debut their very own spin off reality TV show called Remy and Papoose: Meet the Mackies. They also released a new song about their impending arrival called “The Golden Child”, a term they’ve been using to describe the baby they conceived after some struggles. They performed it on the show.



Here is the full interview part I

Part 2

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The Middle Age Women Fashion No-No Rules I break

Posted on October 30, 2018

I was surfing the web the other day and came upon this article with a slide show that declared 20 items of clothing that women in midlife should not wear.

Since at my age, I am decidedly middle aged I clicked the link thinking I’d see stuff like Mickey Mouse ears, mini back packs that Harajuku girls wear and other very child-like things. Nope! There were quite a few items on the list that I actually wear and think I look good in them. I feel good in them and think they are age appropriate the way I put them together.

I counted and on that list of 20 that included overalls, stilettos, and sill socks, all items that in my opinion could be rocked by a middle aged woman. Here are 8  items from that list of 12 items I wear from that roster of 20 things I’m not supposed to wear at my age.

Mini skirts. If you are in  your late 30s and early 40s, you most certainly can wear a mini skirt! Pair it with a nice feminine blouse like I did in this photo above I shared on Instagram. 

Yoga pants – I mean what else are women in their 40s supposed to wear to work out if they cannot wear spandex or yoga pants. The person who put the list together is either out of shape or a man. Photo Source.

Layered Jewelry– Statement jewelry, even when worn simultaneously can make an ordinary outfit stand out and are conversation starters. I’m never afraid of wearing a many bracelets, rings and more. I’ve worn them here and here and here and here.

Leopard print or Fatigues – There is nothing wrong with prints so long as they flatter your body and shape.



Cropped Tops- Now this style isn’t hard to pull off for anyone but you can easily wear one overtop a shirt and make it work. I blogged about ways to rock it here and you would not look silly either.



Graphic Tees– I do not understand why it would be too young for a woman in her 40s to wear a t-shirt with a fun saying. I really don’t get it. I’ve been rocking graphic tees for years. I sell them in my MomCharmStore linked to this blog!

Cleavage  – Why not? Are women in their 40s and 50s not allow to exhibit sex appeal?

Big Bag – Large totes are great for carrying all your stuff and who has more stuff than mature women. I rock my big bags and I am a big fan of totes!

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