By: Chrysa Smith Technology and dinner don't mix. As a mom, you may have told your kids, or grandkids, to put the darn thing away---or else. So why then, when I go to a restaurant to relax and have a nice meal, does the waiter hand me a tablet for ordering? I mean, come on. I just spent the day on the computer and my smart phone and I'm ready for a glass [...]
By: Mary Fran Bontempo Okay, I'll admit, the title of this post is a little sneaky. Because I'm really talking about the things I have to do before your summer vacation--the one you would take at my house. I'm happy and blessed to be able to spend summers at the shore, where I gladly play host to family and friends whenever possible. When people get to enjoy a break at the shore, [...]
Watch labels and buy organic, gals! Oh, and happy Monday! --Mary Fran
Enjoy a day off from labor this Labor Day. And if you need a little help de-stressing, see below! --Mary Fran
Psychologist Amy Cuddy wows in this TED talk about finding your confidence through something that sounds silly--Power Posing. It's deceptively simple, and it works! Take a few minutes and watch this TED talk through; every woman needs to Power Pose! --Mary Fran
By: Mary Fran Bontempo My husband is dating a ladder. As every woman knows, the bloom and excitement of new love lasts but a short time between a man and a woman. But between men and their tools, well, that's a lifelong affair. I lost Dave's heart to a ladder about a year and a half ago, when, on our bi-weekly visit to our version of the country club, a.k.a. Costco, we happened [...]
Pay attention, fellas--these are words to live by. Happy Monday! --Mary Fran
