by Chrysa Smith Nothing says giving thanks or demonstrates the conservative pilgrim lifestyle like a trip to Las Vegas. Yes, it's counter-intuitive. But maybe you've had enough of the turkey drippings and coffee grinds, and taking a virtual trip, even to the local movie theater, sounds like music to your ears. If so, head on down to see Last Vegas--a pseudo spoof on The Hangover films, only with a slightly more mature all-star [...]
by Chrysa Smith So much to do. So little time. So let me be the first to wish you a very happy, healthy and tasty Thanksgiving. There. Now you can get on with your holiday activities. There's the planning for the table landscape, selecting a menu, inviting the guests (well, hopefully you've done that part already), shopping for food and of course, all of the decisions about your gobbler. This is one of [...]
Time to celebrate! Our NRFGP blogger and friend, Chrysa Smith, just received an endorsement from the Dove Foundation for family-friendly entertainment. Chrysa's latest book in her Adventures of the Poodle Posse series was recognized as "Dove Family-Approved" and suitable for all ages. The Dove Foundation has done wonderful work in supporting families, women and girls, and this nod to our Chrysa is a well-deserved honor. Here's an excerpt from the Dove review: [...]
by Chrysa Smith It's everywhere. We read about it in magazines and hear about it on public service messages. Plus, for most of us, we've been lectured on it from our parents all of our early lives. Eat your vegetables. Don't eat too much junk food. Soda isn't good for you. Limit the sweets. And read the labels on your food products. Blah, blah, blah. We know. We understand. We're an intelligent [...]
by Chrysa Smith OK. Here I am. A born and bred NYC girl. Worked in Manhattan. Only played gentile sports like tennis. Well, I did run track and play kick ball when I was young but that didn't last long into adolescence. As long as I can remember, I've liked nice clothes, feminine things, decorating, cooking, writing. My friend Carol and I shopped at Saks like people shop at the local grocery store; [...]
by Chrysa Smith The weather's getting cooler, Halloween is here and you know what that means---the big holidays are coming fast. I don't know about you, but for me, and a significant number of women, I'm hearing that favorite Christmas song playing over and over in my head, only for us-- It's the most DIFFICULT time of the year. I'm not talking about sentiment, although that is increasing each year too. What I'm [...]
by Chrysa Smith My husband is great for coming home with new business opportunities, new products, new schemes. Some good; some--well, not so much. But one of the newer on the list is a cleaning product that I have to admit, is really pretty darn good. OneClean is an all natural multi-purpose cleaner that really does what it says. Naturally, as a born and bred New Yorker, I was skeptical. Reminds me of [...]
