PS Way to go Britney – you got them talking and I see

another #1 hit on the horizon…

Popularity: 23% [?]

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Score Big with Superbowl Snacks

Score a “Touchdown” this Superbowl

with the perfect Football Finger Foods

Check out my top three Superbowl Snacks that Score Big

It’s Super Bowl time again! Weather you are having a few friends over for the game or heading out for a party, knowing what to bring is always a trick. I’m always keeping my eyes open for Finger Foods and Party Snacks that impress.  

My first pick is an Artichoke Dip with a little Football KICK.  I have served it at a few parties now and it has become one of my signature requests.  You can adjust the “heat” of the dip to your personal preference by the amount of jalapeno peppers used.

Artichoke, Jalapeño and Parmesan Dip

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 pickled jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drain, reserve marinade
2 teaspoons

Tabasco green jalapeño sauce
Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1.   Use a food processor with metal blade to finely grate Parmesan cheese. Add the cream cheese, mixing well. Transfer cheese mixture to a mixing bowl.

Chop jalapeño peppers in processor; add drained artichoke hearts and process just until coarsely chopped. Add artichoke/jalapeño mixture and the jalapeño sauce to cheese mixture. Mix well. If needed, add small amount of additional marinade to obtain desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with a variety of crackers or chips.

Take a Hint from Rachel Ray

Baked Jalapeno Peppers

12 large jalapeño peppers

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

4 ounces Manchego cheese, grated

2 to 3 tablespoons green salad olives with pimientos, finely chopped

2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Slice off a lengthwise piece of each jalapeño then, using a small spoon or paring knife, scrape the seeds out of each pepper to make little jalapeño canoes. Chop the tops finely and add to a mixing bowl with the cream cheese, Manchego, green olives, parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a small spoon to fill the canoes or transfer the mixture to a re-sealable plastic bag, snip off the end and squeeze the mixture into the hulls of your jalapeño canoes. Arrange the peppers on cookie sheet, transfer to the oven and roast for 15 minutes.

BANG BANG SHRIMP

1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined (31-40 count work best)

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

5-10 drops Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce (add more to your personal spicy taste)

Corn Starch to coat the shrimp in

Mix mayo and sauces for coating . .set aside

Coat shrimp in corn starch

Deep fry the shrimp until lightly brown (4-5 minutes)

Drain on paper towel, toss in a bowl w/ the sauce

Serve in a lettuce lined bowl, top w/ chopped scallions

Popularity: 24% [?]

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Fabulous Meals On A Budget

Now a days who doesn’t need Inexpensive Cooking Tips.  Saving money on those things that you truly need goes hand and hand with an effective household budget.  Eating out at expensive restaurants just doesn’t fit on the list of must do things.  With two kids and a husband that grew up on eating out, one of our biggest struggles is finding ways to make inexpensive eating in, more fun then eating out.  That’s where America’s Most Wanted Recipes came into our kitchen and started making dinner time fun and delicious for the whole family with its inexpensive cooking tips.   Read more…

To start saving I take an inventory of our family’s favorite restaurants and food items.  This gave me an immediate list of weekly menu items that were sure to be a hit with the family and not a hit on our household budget.   From Applebee’s Baby Back Ribs and KFC Original Recipe Fried Chicken to California Pizza Kitchens BBQ Chicken Pizza the inexpensive cooking items from the America’s Most Wanted Recipes cookbook were the secret we were looking for.

Popularity: 12% [?]

Quick and Easy 15 Minute Meals

Quick and Easy 15 Minute Meals

As we head into 2009 my top resolution is to KEEP IT SIMPLE.  This resolution includes meal time.  Spending less time in the kitchen and more time with my family.  Her are a few quick 15 minute meals that are sure to free up some time and hit the spot with your family.  Make meal time family time with quick, easy 15 minute meals like these.  Click Here  to see other great 15 minute meal ideas from Cambell’s Soup 

Mom’s Skillet Chicken and Rice in 15 minutes

SUBMITTED BY: Campbell’s Kitchen 

“This hearty combination of sautéed chicken, garlic, mixed vegetables and rice simmers to goodness in a creamy sauce–perfect for a busy night when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry.”

INGREDIENTS

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken with Herbs Soup*
• 1 1/2 cups water**
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
• 2 cups frozen vegetable combination (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)

DIRECTIONS

1.       Sprinkle chicken with garlic.

2.       Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove chicken.

3.       Add soup, water and pepper. Heat to a boil.

4.       Stir in rice and vegetables. Top with chicken. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until done.

FOOTNOTES

• Tip: *Or use 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell’s® Cream of Chicken OR 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup.
• **For creamier rice, increase water to 1 2/3 cups.

Speedy Chicken Enchiladas in 15 minutes

“Sautéed chicken cubes are coated with a sauce featuring Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup and salsa, then rolled up in flour tortillas and topped with another delicious sauce made from salsa and Campbell’s® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup.”

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
• 1 cup Pace® Thick & Chunky Salsa
• 8 6-inch flour tortillas
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell’s® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup

DIRECTIONS

1.       Cook chicken in nonstick skillet until browned and done, stirring often. Add chicken soup and 1/2 cup salsa. Heat through.

2.       Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortilla around filling and place seam-side down in 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish.

3.       Mix cheese soup and remaining salsa and pour over enchiladas. Cover.

4.       Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until hot.

Popularity: 16% [?]

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Trendy Tip Mom - Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama - What will she wear next???

Trendy Tip Moms search google and you’re sure to fine over a million pictures of our future First Lady, Michelle Obama.  That’s right over a million!  I have to admit it does scare me a little that throughout the presidential election so much attention was paid to not only the clothing and attire of Sarah Palin but also that of Michelle Obama.  The Chicago native’s fashion has come into focus throughout the campaign and now as the race is on to see which designer Michelle Obama will adorn for the inauguration just a few days away.

Working class mom, daughter, wife and First Lady, what ever you call her she is a fashion leader in her own right.  Likened to Jackie O’s distinct style, Michelle Obama looks classy but comfortable all at the same time.  Only in modern society is the fashion of our future first lady garnering as much attention as her political view.  Throughout the campaign Michelle Obama has dawned the fashions of White House/Black Market, J Crew, and many local Chicago based designers.  Her claim is to wear versatile fashions that are not only classic and timeless but also affordable.

This Trendy Tip mom can’t wait to see what Michelle Obama has in store for us in the coming years. Fashion, leadership, motherhood and political views I want to see it all.

Michelle Obama is definitely an addition to the Trendy Tip Mom Fashion look out club.  Here are a few quick looks back at top Michelle Obama looks over the last year.  

Get her look for less shop online.

Michelle Obama on The Ellen Show

Michelle Obama on Good Morning America

Popularity: 19% [?]

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Sarah Jessica Parker – Not Just Sex in The City

Mom and Movie Star all in one - Trendy, Fashion Forward and Fabulous!!

Sarah Jessica Parker has been an admired actress since the age of 10, Sarah Jessica Parker has not only graced the screens but has also become a fashion icon and beloved wife and mother.  She’s likeable, quick witted, down to earth and most of all she is a fabulous Mom.

Check out some of this Trendy Mom’s Top Movie Hits.  Download your favorite Sarah Jessica Parker movies now.

In 1993 Sarah Jessica Parker Co-starred as a young witch in the supernatural comedy “Hocus Pocus“  

 2006 Sarah Jessica Parker Starred in romantic comedy “Failure to Launch” with Matthew McConaughey 

 1996 Sarah Jessica Parker - Had a memorable role as Shelly, Morty’s dim-witted but manipulative fiancée in “The First Wives Club” 

1984 Sarah Jessica Parker had memorable role of Ariel’s friend Rusty in “Footloose”    

2005 Sarah Jessica Parker Played Dermot Mulroney’s uptight girlfriend in “The Family Stone“; earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress

Popularity: 26% [?]

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Trendy Mom Reese Witherspoon - Top 5 Big Screen Hits

Trendy Mom Reese Witherspoon – Top 5 Big Screen Hits

Check out great celebrity moms like Reese Witherspoon in action.  

They entertain us and have their own definition for fabulous working mom.  Trendy Tip moms know one of my top celebrity moms is Reese Witherspoon and watching her in action on the big screen or right at home is no different.  Reese has been hitting the big screen for years now and has had small and large roles in over 20 movies.  Here are a few of my top Reese Witherspoon trendy tip mom movie picks.  Check them out and share your top Reese Witherspoon movie pics too.

Just Click here and you can download great Reese Witherspoon movies to watch at home.

Sweet Home Alabama Rated PG-13

Even with recent big screen hits with Reese Witherspoon Sweet Home Alabama has to be at the top of my list. 

Reese Witherspoon stars as sophisticated Melanie Carmichael, an up and coming New York designer who finds herself engaged to one of New York’s most eligible bachelors. This comedic and romantic film is the perfect blend, matched by a fantastic Reese Witherspoon that fits naturally into the role. Melanie (Reese) has skeletons in her fashion-filled closet like Jake — the backwoods husband she married in high school who refuses to divorce her. The sweet combination of her home town, old friends and lingering feelings for her secret hubby Jake, pull your heartstrings, make you laugh and pull you into the crazy world that is Sweet Home Alabama. Download Sweet Home Alabama Now.

Four Christmases’

Also topping the list is Four Christmases – This laugh out loud till your stomach hurts movie is Fun, Funny and So totally TRUE.  The perfect date night movie, which hits home on the balance of surviving the modern day Christmas.  In theaters now Trendy Mom - Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn are a couple who run the Christmas Day gauntlet as they try to visit their divorced parents’ four separate households. The ensemble cast includes Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Dwight Yoakam, Mary Steenburgen, Jon Favreau and Tim McGraw. I promise you won’t be disappointed.  Mistletoe  Find Local Showings for Four Christmases’ Now.

Just Like Heaven PG13

Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo make the perfect love story come to life on the Big Screen.  Consumed by her dream job as a doctor Elizabeth (Reese) left no room for anything else including love.  That is until it was too late.  David (Mark Ruffalo) sublets an apartment with an amazing view only to find out haunted by the spirit of its former owner Elizabeth (Reese Witherspoon) an overworked doctor that unexpectedly passes and doesn’t realize she’s in spirit form. Discover along with Elizabeth what went wrong.  Can David help her discover the love she missed out on? Download and watch Just Like Heaven now…

Walk The Line Trailer  PG13

Although Walk the Line is far from Reese’s highest box office movie, it still tops my list.  This intense film was a huge stretch from the typical Reese Witherspoon character and she shows everyone. Don’t underestimate Reese and her ability to take on a hard role.  In fact Reese won an Oscar for her role as June Carter Cash, and this role earned her great critical reviews including a top 5 spot on the Trendy Tip Mom Movie List.  Preview and Download this Trendy Tip Mom Movie Must See.

Legally Blonde  1 – 2 and 3

Needless to say these wouldn’t be the movies that topped my date night list but they are a TOP pick for the perfect mommy and me afternoon movie with my daughters. 

Sorority girl turned lawyer – What’s not to love… Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) is a California girl who would do anything to keep her man. Even if it means fallowing him off to law school! This star filled cast includes Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis and Victor Garber.  This comedy with a heart of gold is one of my mom favorites. Couture clothes, fabulous friends and the hottest boyfriend on campus what girl doesn’t dream about making all of her dreams come true?  Watch Elle’s (Reese) come to life and make you fall in love with her fashion, humor, and blondness. Do a Legally Blonde Marathon today Download Now…

Pleasantville

Popularity: 33% [?]

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Too Short, Too Tight, Too Trashy - Trendy Tip Fashion Don’t

 Too Short, Too Tight, Too Trashy.

You all know this trendy tip mom loves Heidi Klum, and think she looks fantastic in pretty much everything.   As to my surprise when I saw this not so HOT Heidi Klum Look.  

There is nothing worse then when I see a normally fabulous mom looking ridiculous trying to cool in an outfit made for a teenager.  It is so unbecoming and even on a body like Heidi’s it just looks ridiculous.  YIKES!! Too Short, Too Tight, Too Trashy.
Sorry Heidi this look is definitely going on the Trendy Tip Mommy Don’t List…

Please, please… don’t ever let us see you in anything like this again. We said “please!”.

Popularity: 18% [?]

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Relaxation and the Holidays - IT IS POSSIBLE

Relaxation and the Holidays – IT IS POSSIBLE

It’s only 3 short weeks until the Holidays are here.  Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanza, it will be here before we know it.

Ask yourself, “When was the last time you had a really relaxing holiday?”

From Preparation of dinners, traveling between parties and even shopping. 

IT IS POSSIBLE!! All it takes is a little organization and planning.

Here are some trendy tips to get you started.

·       Make a budget. Unless you’ve got more money then you know what to do with, it is easy for the holiday season to turn into a financial headache. Ninety-nine percent of that stress can be eliminated by thinking ahead and making a budget. Financial sanity doesn’t come from having a ton of money; it comes from spending it wisely.

·       Avoid the shopping marathon. Unless you really do enjoy the thrill of “shop ’till you drop” skip the marathon mall sessions. Shop in small bite size pieces and skip the all-day shopping trips. You’ll be amazed at how much you can get done by picking up an item here and there while running everyday errands. You will also find that you will save money and find gifts that are more personalized and won’t cost you a bundle. The secret is to sit down, make a list of the people you need to shop for, and stick to it.

·       Keep your list with you and keep your eyes open.Cross off a few people each week and you’ll be done with your Santa list in no time. Gifts don’t have to be large in size, keep your eyes peeled for stocking stuffers and small items. And for those of you who raced out for Black Friday I hope the wounds you endured and the aggravation you felt saved you enough to pay for the Prozac you needed when you got doneJ .

·       Wrap as you go. Don’t put all of your wrapping off until the last minute. As you pick things up, wrap them as soon as you get a chance. Keep a basket of wrapping essentials – wrapping paper, scissors, gift tags, tape, etc. The easier you make it for yourself, the more likely you are to get it done.

·       Simplify, simplify. No matter how cool your friends and family might play it, you are NOT the only one who gets stressed out around the holidays. If the stress of preparations is getting out of hand, don’t be afraid to propose a simplified pot-luck dinner instead of a more elaborate affair, it’ll be a small relief for everyone involved. When it comes to reducing you holiday workload, every little bit helps.

·       Make friends with the Internet. Take the plunge and skip the traditional shopping. Internet shopping has come a long way and is a safe and easy way to find gifts quickly inexpensively and can be shipped directly to your home. You can easily compare prices and can generally find good deals on shipping that will guarantee arrival in plenty of time for the big day.

·       Cheat. Unless you really enjoy preparing mass quantities of food from scratch, there’s no reason not to take advantage of a short-cut or two. Particularly when it comes to the dessert menu, there are plenty of quick and easy mixes that can help you shave some serious time off of your meal preparation schedule. Just go to the grocery store and find a few easy-to-make offerings or buy something from the deli. For a special touch you can dress your desserts with extra holiday sprinkles or a squiggle of chocolate sauce across the plate for a very restaurant-looking presentation. Most stores offer deli platters, dessert trays and because they prepare them in quantity they can do it at a fraction of the cost.

·       Remember your priorities. Take shortcuts where it really doesn’t matter: buy cookies instead of baking them or barter a task you don’t like for one you do. Cut out as many social engagements as possible if you want more family time—you can’t go to a school musical when it’s more convenient. Kids appreciate happy and relaxed parents’ more than perfect decorations. Don’t be Martha Stuart be MOM

Popularity: 22% [?]

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Eat This Not That! - Don’t let winter make you FAT!

Eat This Not That!  - Don’t let winter make you FAT!

Ok biggest loser fans the Holidays are hear and so is the COLD weather.  Following the words of Biggest Loser fitness trainer BOB,” Don’t let the winter weather make you fat.” Eat This, Not That!  This and make good choices when deciding what to eat.

Just today I found myself reaching for a big bowl of Cheese Broccoli soup. Sounds good doesn’t it?  It was great at the moment but needless to say not the best choice for healthy alternatives at lunch. At that moment I realized I started to fall into my normal winter habits, warm foods full of FAT….

Did you know the average serving of Cheese Broccoli soup contains 140 calories with 64% of those calories from FAT, that’s right in addition that little ½ cup serving was loaded with 10 grams of FAT.

If you’re like most Americans, on Thanks giving alone you will consume around 4,500 calories in one day.  This is more then double the average Americans daily calorie intake.   What makes that worse is that during the winter months and especially around the Holidays you will eat an average of 600 more calories per day then you do during other times of year.  Simply stated before you know it you could pack on an additional 6 – 10 pounds by January. That is if you aren’t aware of what you are eating.

I’ll skip the rest of the diet lecture and instead gave you this quick trendy tip pick up a copy of, Eat This, Not That! Simply stated it helps you find healthier alternatives to some of the old staples you might be thinking of putting in your mouth this time of year.

Popularity: 22% [?]

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Favorite Music Memories - What’s on your shuffle?

I’ve been listening to my iPod on shuffle recently and it’s been surprisingly enjoyable.  With 1000’s of songs to pick from I usually always tune into the same bands and recent tunes like.  Since I decided to put a little shuffle back in my life, I keep hearing music I haven’t heard in years. Weather at home or work or just driving about town doing my busy mom duties, I find myself singing out loud. (Don’t You Judge Me) I know you do it to and if you don’t, you should take a chance and shuffle your ipod like I did .

I found it amazing how music can make you remember that certain moment or time in life in such a perfect way.  Kind of like how a certain smell will bring you back to a specific moment more intensely than your memory alone ever could do.

Here are a few of my Favorite Music Memories maybe they will bring you back too. What are some of your favorites Music Memories???? I’m hoping you’ll share your Favorite Music Memories with our trendy tip mom family…

NKOTB That’s right New Kids on The Block – I know pretty sick that I have these tunes on my ipod seeing as we are years past the tape deck days of the late 80’s

Snoop Dog– Rollin down the street, smoking indo, sippin’ on gin and juice Laid back(with my mind on my money and my money on my mind)

Smashing Pumpkins –Shakedown 1979, cool kids never have the time.  On a live wire right up off the street You and I should meet.  Takes me back to 993 the summer after my senior year in high school, Pumpkins concert when the world was simple and I wasn’t working 90 hours  a week. Wow what a time in my life and what a summer to remember.

Madonna – True Blue I’ve looked into their eyes
But I never knew love before
‘Til you walked through my door
I’ve had other lips
I’ve sailed a thousand ships
But no matter where I go
You’re the one for me baby this I know, ’cause it’s
(Chorus:)
True love
You’re the one I’m dreaming of
Your heart fits me like a glove
And I’m gonna be true blue baby I love you

Popularity: 21% [?]

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Deck the Halls in STYLE – Celebrity Holiday Fashions for Less

Deck the Halls in STYLE – Celebrity Holiday Fashions for Less

Reese Witherspoon celebrity and always stylish mom has been hitting the red carpets all about town and looking better then ever.  Reese Witherspoon here in Marchesa looks beautiful in black for the recent CMA’s in Nashville.  I am never amazed at Reese’s ability to look elegant and carry herself with such confidence that radiates no mater where she is, Red Carpet or no Red Carpet.

Again shown here Reese Witherspoon dazzles us in her Nina Ricci bustier dress and Neil Lane jewelry for the Hollywood Boulevard premiere of Four Christmases. 

Deck the Halls in Style this season and don’t spend the bundle that Celebrities do. Shop online and find great deals with even Greater Style. Here are a few of my Trendy Tip Mom Picks.

Popularity: 23% [?]

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Where Trendy Tip Mom’s Shop for their Trendy Kids

Where Trendy Tip Mom’s Shop for their Trendy Kids

Popularity: 11% [?]

How Super Moms Stay Organized

Popularity: 14% [?]

Steal the Starter Wife Style - Looks for Less

STEAL THE STARTER WIFE STYLE 

Running the kids to gymnastics, playing taxi or heading to the supermarket for the third time this week, these may not be the most fashionable places on Earth.  Face it ladies we may not be Heidi Klum or Debra Messing but paparazzi or not, when we go; wherever we go, we want to be seen looking our best.

As I catch up on my Tivo episodes of The Starter Wife on USA I revel in the versatile multitasking style that Debra Messings character brings to the screen. Molly Kagen (Debra Messing’s character) is a single mom with a trendy mom wardrobe we’d all kill for. The Killer Shoes and Amazing Accessories that bring her stylish wardrobe to life, usually come at a Killer cost.  If your like me you love the look but don’t think you can afford it.  Between kids, hubby and overall household expenses there’s little left for extravagant finds like these, Right??? 

Get Real Trendy Tip Mom’s You can have the look of Debra Messing and other Hot mom’s, you just need to know where to find them.  Check out all the great buys and finds like these and it’s easy.  CLICK HERE and find the designer duds or knockoffs at a fraction of the cost.

That’s right you can get great styles like Molly’s for a less pricey, more wallet-friendly pick. Forget about the pointy toes and spiked heels of some of these high-priced brands! Plus, mom-about-town Heidi Klum, Sarah Jessica Parker and more want to look fierce and be comfy at the same time, just like you. Say bye-bye to high prices and hours search the racks looking for the perfect outfit that doesn’t burn a hole in your wallet. Now that’s want I call multitasking.  You can thank me later…

Popularity: 21% [?]

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Mom’s Best Friend for Weight Loss

Mom’s best friend for Weight Loss

Popularity: 14% [?]

Heating Your Home - Quick Trendy Tips to Go Green

Is heating your house burning a hole in the ozone?

Quick Trendy Tips to Go Green

The bad news is that almost 50 percent of your household energy costs go toward two things - heating and cooling. The good news is you have a lot of room to make small changes that can make dramatic improvements in household efficiency.

Did you know that replace your older heating and cooling systems with an efficiency models can cut your annual energy costs by almost 20 percent. Replacing the old with the new is a wonderful idea, but not the most practical for most of us.

Here as some quick Trendy Mom Tips for things you can do right now to make sure you’re house is using your household energy more efficiently:

·        Tune up your heating system. By keeping your furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted, you can save up to 5 percent in heating costs.

·        Clean vents, close unused vents, and change filters in the vents. Again, just these simple things will save you up to 5 percent in costs.

·        Buy a programmable thermostat, which can regulate different temperatures at different times of the day. And if you have one, use it! These thermostats reduce energy use by 5-30 percent and save you $100-$150 in energy costs each year.

If only 1 in 10 households serviced heating and cooling systems annually, cleaned or replaced filters regularly, or replaced old equipment with brands like ENERGY STAR models, it would prevent the emissions of more than 17 billion pounds of greenhouse gases.

·        Add two degrees to the AC thermostat in summer, and two degrees in winter. If everyone did this, the cumulative impact is significant.

·        Make sure windows and doors are sealed. Again, this will dramatically improve your household fuel efficiency. Sealing air leaks and adding insulation can reduce your annual energy bill by 10 percent.

·        Of course, if you can stand it, by far the best approach is to avoid using air conditioners.  Ceiling fans use 80 percent less energy than central air conditioners. By only using ceiling fans you can reduce your annual cooling costs by 10-65 percent. In warm weather run the fan blades in a counter-clockwise direction to feel 5 degrees cooler. During the winter set the fan blades to rotate clockwise at a low speed to force warm air from the ceiling down into the living space.

Popularity: 14% [?]

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Motivators for Mom’s on the Move - Do Super Mom’s Exist?

Top Motivators for Mom’s on the Move

Any mother will tell you that raising a family, keeping a house, and working outside the home can make getting the little things done harder. Often it is very difficult for a working mom to stay focused and motivated throughout the day knowing the countless things both work and home that they need to accomplish.  Finding a way to organize is one of my top tips for stay motivated. Next time your motivation is lacking, think about these Trendy TIps to help get you through the day.

Motivation determines what and how you do things right?  So it makes sense that having a clear purpose in mind and a good attitude can be great ways to stay motivated. If you’re like me that’s easier said than done. Waking at the crack of dawn to Shower, Pack Lunches Get the kids off to school and yourself off to work, and that’s all before 7:00 a.m.  There are however, ways to keep yourself motivated so that you can accomplish more and get yourself through the long days of mothering.

Purpose: Purpose gives you a clear mental state and helps you look at your task in an objective manner. If something does not help you reach your end goal, then it should not be one of your goals.

To Do List: I am a list maker.  Making a list of my daily goals helps me to stay focused during the day and know what you still need to accomplish. As I complete each important task I mark it off the list. Seeing the list of things I’ve accomplished helps me feel like I have met my goals and gets me motivated for the next day.  This is also one of the top ways for me to get my mind off work as I get home.

Get off the Procrastination High Way. Be a good lead by example to your kids. Avoiding important tasks and chores won’t help you reach your goals.  Stay motivated, work on your jobs to finish them. Not only will you accomplish more but you won’t feel as rushed at the last minute.  You will also show your children that staying focused will help them meet their goals even if they don’t really want to do them.

Talk About It: Keeping your concerns or feelings inside can lead to reduced productivity and increased stress. Talking with a friend, a spouse or my favorite item is my daily journal. It is a perfect last personal blogg to note my daily accomplishments and remind my self how lucky I am and at least one special thing I appreciated that day about my kids or my spouse.

Super Mom’s Don’t Exist You’ll never accomplish all your goals everyday, “It’s OK”. The idea that there is such a thing as a “super mom” isn’t realistic. Simplify – It’s ok to take shortcuts on things; Snacks for school parties – get store bought treats instead of stressing yourself out.  If you expect perfection of yourself it will be near impossible to reach your goals. It is also ok to say no or to ask for help when you need to.

Do you Pass the Stress Test:  Putting yourself under stress each and every day is not healthy, nor will it inspire you. Stress can put you in a greater danger for depression and other health issues and if you don’t think your kids can see your stress, you’re wrong.

Reward yourself: Rewards can be a huge motivator for anyone. Even if you reward yourself with a new book or thirty minutes of quiet time, you will be more likely to reach your goals with rewards

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Working Mom’s need help too…

Working moms need help too….After spending the weekend cleaning bathrooms, scrubbing floors, doing laundry and grocery shopping needless to say I found myself exausted and left with little energy to spend time with those most important to me in life, MY FAMILY.  How did this happen?  I had to imagine that I wasn’t the only Working Mom out there that feels this way, or am I?  

To clear my head I found this great article and source that let me know I wasn’t alone and neither are you.  Check out this great piece on the advantages of hiring someone to help with the less important things in life to make time for the more important things in life.

Do The Math - Then do less, make more and spend more quality time with your family.  By Dr. Debra Condren   

Here’s what I often hear from working moms:

“I love my career. That said, it demands a ton of hours. At home, I manage kids’ schedules, laundry, plus most nights I field the question, “What should we do for dinner?”

“I’m overwhelmed. Basically, I need another me. How can I stop being stretched too thin?”

Sound familiar?

Do you have an overdeveloped sense of responsibility, doing everything yourself so it’ll be done right, or to “save” money? (If you’re a woman, you’re 110% percent more likely to answer yes than are the guys in your life.) Have you ever calculated how much this is costing you? I’m guessing not.

Time to do the math.

First, figure out the real price tag for hiring someone to lighten your load.

Let’s say you clear $100,000 a year operating a small consulting firm; that breaks down to $48 per hour. Now let’s say you spend six hours a week running errands that anyone with a car and a sense of direction could do. Plus six hours a week doing household chores. That comes out to $576 (12 hours x $48/hour). You could hire a competent person to do the same work for $18 per hour ($216). So you’re losing $360 a week by doing the work yourself.

Right about now you may be thinking, “That’s easy to say for someone who makes $100,000; I can’t afford it, though.” Okay. Let’s do the math with $75K. That breaks down to $36 per hour. Now let’s say you spend six hours a week running errands that anyone with a car and a sense of direction could do. Plus six hours doing household chores. That comes out to $432 (12 hours x $36/hour). So you’re still come out ahead.

Every hour you needlessly burn up by failing to delegate is time you could be investing in your career, taking on exciting new project opportunities, positioning yourself for advancement, networking with colleagues, potential clients, and movers and shakers, and freeing up more time for yourself and for quality time with your family—and it’s one of the key ways women self-sabotage.

I’ve worked with hundreds of women who have trouble rationalizing outsourcing—and it doesn’t matter how much they earn. If you crunch the numbers, however, you’ll have objective figures that prove it makes sense to free up your time for what really counts.

Ask around and find yourself a good cleaning person, a part-time or full-time executive assistant, a computer whiz, and other support people that can complete tasks for a fraction of the time or money it would take you to do it yourself.

Stop wasting time thinking “I need another me” and spend the money for a “mini-me”. You’ll end up a lot richer—at home, and at work.

Dr. Debra Condren is the author of, amBITCHous (Broadway Books), a woman’s guide to earning her worth and achieving her dreams—with integrity. Ask Debra any question now at: Debra@AmbitionIsNotADirtyWord.com.

About the Author: Debra Condren, Ph.D., interviewed 500 women for her book, amBITCHous, a woman’s guide to redefining ambition as a virtue, not a dirty word.

Still don’t think you can afford to hire someone to help - Try these quick Trendy Mom Tips. 

Thirty seconds is longer than you think. In the time it takes to prep a bowl of cereal for the kids, you can:

1.    Prevent soap scum buildup in your shower with a few quick squirts of daily shower spray.

2.    Swipe the bathroom counter with a disinfectant wipe, clearing it of hairspray, toothpaste and soap scum.

If you have two minutes, you can:

1.    Gather stray clutter into a laundry basket. (Just be sure to put everything away later — after all, you can only hide so many filled laundry baskets in your hallway closet!)

2.    Sweep high-traffic areas, like the entryway or bathroom floor.

3.    Vacuum tops of ceiling fan blades and reduce the amount of dust swirling through the room.

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Biggest Loser Hints - How Much Water Should You Drink to Lose Weight!

How Much Water Should You Drink to Lose Weight?

Below are three tips from The Biggest Loser trainers on how to get and stay in shape.
Saying you can’t get in shape because you don’t have two hours every day to exercise is just another excuse for doing nothing. Start small, because small can only get bigger.

·       Choose natural, unprocessed foods. A good rule of thumb: If it grows out of the ground or you can pick it off a tree, chances are it’s good for you.

·       Invest in a good pair of workout shoes. Not only is it important for your feet, but it is a motivating reminder to help you get moving.

The Simple question: “How Much Water Should You Drink to help Lose Weight” You are sure to receive different answers depending on the sources you go to.  No matter what the source though you will learn that Drinking Water will help you to Lose Weight.

The most common recommendations say that people should drink between 8 and 10 glasses of water per day. This starting point will put you on the right track. As with most things, the more you weigh, the more water you will need.

In order to lose weight, every day you should consume an average of 0.64 ounces of water per pound of lean body weight.

Therefore, if you are going to drink 0.64 ounces of water per pound of lean body mass, use the following formula: found on  http://www.build-muscle-and-burn-fat.com

Drink Water to Lose Weight
Lean Body Weight	Water Per Day
	0.50 Ounces of Water Per Pound		0.64 Ounces of Water Per Pound
	Ounces Per Day	16 Oz. Glasses Per Day	Ounces Per Day	16 Oz. Glasses Per Day
100 lbs.	50 oz.	3.1	64 oz.	4.0
125 lbs.	62.5 oz.	3.9	80 oz.	5.0
150 lbs.	75 oz.	4.7	96 oz.	6.0
175 lbs.	87.5 oz.	5.5	112 oz.	7.0
200 lbs.	100 oz.	6.3	128 oz.	8.0
225 lbs.	112.5 oz.	7.0	144 oz.	9.0
250 lbs.	125 oz.	7.8	160 oz.	10.0
275 lbs.	137.5 oz.	8.6	176 oz.	11.0
300 lbs.	150 oz.	9.4	192 oz.	12.0

Why water is necessary

1. Our bodies contain over 70 percent water.

2. You can go longer without food than water.

3. Our bodies need a lot of water to function efficiently.

4. Water helps flush out harmful toxins and thus readies the body for fat loss.

When your body is not getting enough water

~It tries to hold on to the water it has. Since over 70 percent of our muscle is made of water, the lack of it makes our body use the existing water for other functions, leaving you bloated.

~How do you get rid of that excess water? By drinking enough water!

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Biggest Loser Hints  at Home - The Perfect Holiday Gift for your loved one.

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Celebrate Fall with a Movie - Madagascar Escape2Africa

November 9, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Madagascar Escape2Africa

What’s a more perfect way to celebrate fall and the quick approach into winter?  A Sunday afternoon Movie.  In the winter months my 7 yr old and I typically enjoy a weekend matinee, while my husband catches up on the Sunday Ticket (Football) It is always a great way to bond and perfect mommy and me time with my oldest daughter.

Our trendy pick of the week was Madagascar Escape2Africa. And it gets a Trendy MOM kids shoe must see..

Madagascar Escape2Africa - As usual DreamWorks does a wonderful job of making a movie that is enjoyable for kids and adults alike.  All the fun and fantasy that grabs our children’s attention but at the same time troughs in some adult humor to keep the parents entertained. Filled with music, dancing, and laughter filled moments.

Alex, Marty Melman and Gloria and the whole Madagascar gang strive to head home to New York City but end up back home where it all began – Africa.  These lovable characters find themselves back in the wild – where they discovers their roots, and work to determine if this beautiful place is better then the home they have grown to know in Central Park.

In the highly-anticipated sequel to “Madagascar”- was well worth the weight and we loved it.

The voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric The Entertainer, Andy Richter, Bernie Mac, Sherri Shepherd, Alec Baldwin and will.i.am. bring this star studded group of characters to life and into our hearts.  

Enjoy the movie:

 

 

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Is My Salad Making Me Fat? - The Truth about Salad

November 9, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

“Is My Salad Making Me Fat?”

It’s Sunday and like every week I am in the kitchen, rigorously planning meals in prep for the busy week to come.  As a working mom I have definitely learned that if we don’t have planned out meals and even some prepped ahead of time, Fast Food becomes our family’s best friend. Well for several months now I have been taking Sunday afternoons to make a weekly meal plan and it has been an amazing positive impact on our budget as well as our eating habits.

In support of my healthy eating habits my husband has committed to Eating Salad at least once a day.  OK Trend Tip moms this is where the funny part comes in- My husbands idea of Eating Salad is a head of lettuce topped with a lb of cheese, bacon bits , croutons and don’t let me forget the container of buttermilk ranch.   How can he always find a way to make any healthy menu items rich with fat and preservatives?  It got me thinking so of course I let my fingers do some research and came across a few great articles that I thought were Perfect in title and content and had to share with all the other Salad eating Trendy Mom’s out there: “Is My Salad Making Me Fat?”  Well whether you choose vinaigrette that’s loaded with oil or add an overly generous sprinkling of honey-toasted nuts, it’s easy to pile on extra fat and calories without even realizing it. One of the pieces I read mentions that several restaurant salad with dressing can even have as many as 1,000 calories.

The great article I read is by Carly Young – Special to Life Script – I hope you like the article as much as I did.  “Is My Salad Making Me Fat?”

Although salads are usually perceived as healthy diet food, piling extra goodies on top of your greens can wreck havoc on any healthy eating plan. Mounds of dressing, endless chunks of full-fat cheese and a slew of greasy bacon bits won’t help you shrink your waistline. If you want a salad that’s truly good for you, make sure you use the right combination of ingredients. First, start with your base – spinach, romaine lettuce, chicory, and arugula are all great choices. If you can’t decide on just one to choose, then don’t. Create a mixture of several leafy greens to surprise your taste buds with an unexpected combination of flavors and textures. Next, add some protein. Grilled chicken, egg whites, walnuts, lentils, and tofu are all delicious. A real protein superstar is salmon, which is packed with heart-protecting omega-3 fatty acids. To keep your salads interesting, try using different marinades on cooked meats or tofu (you can bake or grill the tofu beforehand or just use the raw cubes). One day, coat chicken in lemon juice before grilling and throw it onto your greens. The next day, try marinating tofu in a soy-ginger chili sauce to add some extra zing. While you should limit the serving of protein to 3 ounces, you have license to go wild with extra fruits and veggies. Throw on cherry tomatoes, apple slices, shredded carrots, mushrooms, beets, and grapes with abandon. Their high fiber content will keep you full, and their antioxidants will fight free radical damage. To ensure that you have the optimal amount of antioxidants, take a look at the color of your salad. If it’s a beautiful mixture of color, then you’re good to go. Next, it’s time to add dressing, the finishing touch. Since fats help keep your salad healthy, don’t think your only choices are tasteless, non-fat dressings. Olive oil, low-fat ranch, low-fat Italian, and balsamic vinaigrette are all good choices. Now the only thing left to do? Dig in and congratulate yourself for making a food choice that will benefit your body, mind and waist!

Other great support articles can be found on:

·         http://www.lifescript.com/Body/Diet/Diet-tips

·         http://eating.health.com

 

·      15 Best Diet Tips Ever  - How do successful losers do it? To find out, WebMD asked experts across the country for their best diet tips. … Best Diet Tip No. 1: Drink plenty of water or …

 

 

 

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Reese Witherspoon - Four Christmas

November 8, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

‘Four Christmases’

A few of my favorites have a great movie coming to Theaters near you.  NOV. 26th

That’s right Trendy Mom - Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn are a couple who run the Christmas Day gauntlet as they try to visit their divorced parents’ four separate households. The ensemble cast includes Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Dwight Yoakam, Mary Steenburgen, Jon Favreau and Tim McGraw.

 

 

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Celebrity and Mother of Two - Still dares to bare all!!

November 8, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

The actress and mother of two goes naked for a magazine shoot. 

On the cover of the next edition of Vanity Fair Kate is seen on a fur rug wearing stockings and stilettos.

The 33 year old actress and mother of two looks amazing.  A picture perfect body and complexion  that is if she is still against airbrushed magazine shoots,  we can assume the pictures haven’t been retouched.

Don’t get me wrong moms, this Trendy Tip mommy is all about celebrating the hard work each of us puts in to maintain a fabulous body but really…..  Celebrity or Mom I have to say, “Why is it so necessary to bare it all?” Let’s get real Kate is beautiful and yes she has never been one to shy away from nudity in movies, but why is it so necessary to blaze the cover of magazines in almost nothing.  Have a little dignity and respect for yourself in knowing that you can show your beauty in trendy fashions and fabulous coutier. 

The mother of two children, Mia, eight, and Joe, five, had this to say when recently interviewed by www.dailymail.co.uk: “I know when I walk into that classrom in the morning, even if it’s for a split second, at some point I’m being checked out.  Some of them will even say to me, ‘OK, what’s the secret with the skin?’ At which point I’m like, ‘Oh my God, there’s no secret. I have make-up on. And by the way, since I turned 30 I’ve had an acne problem on my chin. I’m just like everybody else - I just know how to cover it. If you’d like me to show you how, I’d be more than happy.”

I just have to ask, “When is enough enough when it comes to celebrity Mom’s baring it all?”

What kind of example are we setting for our youth and the celebrity youth - Looks like to me we are setting the example that you need to be over the top and dressed in less to grab attention. 

Vanity Fair once again proved they are not afraid to cause controversy – they published Miley Cyrus’s topless pictures a few months ago.

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The Facts on ACAI Berries - Weight Loss Tips that Work

November 8, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

The Facts on Acai Berries and Green Tea Helping with Weight Loss:

Harvested by Brazilians for hundreds of years as a food staple and for their rejuvenating and detoxifying properties, Acai berries (fruit of Amazonian Acai Palms) have been all over the media, from articles in fitness magazines to features on popular television programs like 0prah and the Today show, and thousands of people all over the world say that Acai berry products help them live a healthier life that is full of energy and vitality.

But we’ve taken these little purple powerhouses one step further. By combining Acai extract with a combination of nutrients including Chromium, Green Tea and L-Theanine, Acai Berry Select gives you a distinctive edge over simple Acai extract alone when trying to lose weight.

 

To see more great details on ACAI Berry Select - CLICK HERE.

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Oprah.com - Dr. Perricone’s 10 Superfoods 

No. 1: Açaí

Nature’s Energy Fruit

It may seem odd to start this list of superfoods with one you’ve likely never even heard of. But studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Açaí (ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. Harvested in the rainforests of Brazil, açaí tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. Hidden within its royal purple pigment is the magic that makes it nature’s perfect energy fruit. Açaí is packed full of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. Although açaí may not be available in your local supermarket, you can find it in several health food and gourmet stores (often in juice form). A new product featuring the unsweetened pulp is now also available, and I highly recommend that you choose this form of açaí.

Açaí pulp contains:

• A remarkable concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging, with 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine.
• A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols to help promote cardiovascular and digestive health.
• An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle contraction and regeneration.

The fatty acid content in açaí resembles that of olive oil, and is rich in monounsaturated oleic acid. Oleic acid is important for a number of reasons. It helps omega-3 fish oils penetrate the cell membrane; together they help make cell membranes more supple. By keeping the cell membrane supple, all hormones, neurotransmitter and insulin receptors function more efficiently. This is particularly important because high insulin levels create an inflammatory state, and we know, inflammation causes aging.

 

 

http://www.oprah.com/article/health/nutrition/life_acai

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Trendy Tots - Looks for Less

November 8, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Trendy Tots - Looks for Less

Here is a great new look from CWDkids that I had to share.  This adorable look is perfect for the fall season and your Trendy Tot will love it.  Plus this great source has cloths that are made right here in the USA…Made in the USA Kids Clothing

Find more great looks like this just Click Here

 

 

 

FALL FASHION AT CWDKids.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pleasemum Fashion - Dress your Trendy Tots for Less!!

November 8, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

 Dress your Trendy Tot’s for Less - OK Trendy Tip Moms I have just found a great new place to shop for your Trendy Tots and just in time for the Holiday’s.  Who says that Santa doesn’t know fashion.  Here are a few great previews of some of the great items available at PLEASEMUM.com.  Click Here at please-mum-video1 and see the Pleasemum Fall Fashion Show.  Giving you just a few Trendy ideas of the great fall fashions available for your Trendy Tot. 

Hope you love ‘em.

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Can your child be a Trendy Tot? - Celebrity Kid’s Fashions for Less

November 8, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Celebrity Kid’s Fashions for Less..

Check out this great article that talks about Celebrity Fashion for Less - Just like the adult fashion world, kid clothing trends follow not only what the celebrities are wearing but also what their kids are wearing. Celebrities spend enormous amounts of money on fashion for their children as well as their pets, so it can be expected that designers are catering to that demand. For most people, some of the outfits are far too expensive, but not all of these styles are unaffordable. There are many boutiques both in-store and online providing the latest in celebrity trends at moderate prices. Here is a short fashion preview to help in the search for great kid’s fashion.

Possibly the most popular clothing brand for every age kid from tweens to babies is “Glamajama.” This casual wear made from extremely soft, brushed cotton is comfortable and stylish. Glamajamas have a distinct glam rock appeal, with quirky slogans and metallic studs that keep kids comfy with a little humor. The matching lounge sets are very popular with celebrity moms.

“Crib Rock Couture” is another booming children’s designer that has celebrities flocking. By combining nursery rhymes with hip rock ‘n’ roll designs, Crib Rock Couture is leading the industry in cool rock t-shirts and tees. Just like vintage wear is coming back in adult fashion, the Little Miss Muffet, the Three Blind Mice, and more classic nursery rhymes are coming back to give these hip Crib Rock Couture t-shirts a great throwback rock ‘n’ roll look. Just like the Glamajamas, they can be ordered online rather than having to travel to LA and shop on rodeo drive.

Online shopping opens up a world of fashion, especially for kid’s clothes. So many of the top designers are located in LA and until recently could only be found in retail stores. Now, ordering online has made it possible for people all over the world to get their hands on the latest fashions without a trip to California. A prime example of this for children’s wear is Fred Segal. Located on Melrose in LA, the Fred Segal department store is now available online. There are also a variety of retail vendors online who provide the latest in designer kid clothes. Lifesizkids.com is a great example of a retailer providing the best in trendy children’s wear. As you search online, keep your eye out for names like True Religion, Oink Baby, Fortune Tees, Diesel, Bare Foot Dreams, and Angelic Genius. These are some of the top names in children’s fashion, and if you get a chance to shop in LA, you will find many of these names on childrens clothes hangers in the upscale shops. SHOEBUY.com (Trendy Mom Discount Pick)

Hush Puppies Kids Cha Cha (Girls’) - Red SmoothBallerina flat style with in smooth leather with fun details and lightweight rubber sole. Cushioned footbed for comfort. Mary jane strap. Available Colors: Black Smooth, Red Smooth.

This is just the beginning of searching for children’s fashion. Just because you might not have a celebrity budget or your own designer doesn’t mean your kids can’t dress that way. Keep your eye out for sales and online promotions. All of these innovative children’s designers are offering specials and discounts constantly, so once you have found the style you are looking for, just keep shopping and you can find the perfect outfits.

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Affordable Elegance - On a Mom’s Budget

November 3, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

EMITATIONS - A great location for every Ring, Bracelet, Necklace or Earings you need to make any plain mom outfit POP with Style.  Emitations is a recent site that I found that I had to let my fellow Trendy Mom’s know about.  Emitations has this great dome cocktail rings! They have accessories that are fun and fashionable, and they always know how to make a statement. 

They have a range of other great items, your sure to find something that is the perfect match for you.  Shop by Size, Color, Celebrity Look and more.  Check it out and find the prefect accessory for your holiday outfit and have it in time for that special holiday outing, just Click here to see more of the great items available at Emitations.com

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Affordable Elegance - On a Mom’s Budget

November 3, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Affordable Elegance - On a Mom’s Budget

 

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Thanksgiving recipes that will leave them asking for more!

November 2, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

FALL recipes perfect for thanksgiving  

Glazed Carrots

Serves about 8
water
2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut in large chunks
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In a large saucepan over medium heat, in 1 inch boiling water heat carrots and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain. Add butter, sugar, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Return mixture to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until carrots are glazed.

Pecan Stuffed Squash

Serves about 8
2 (13-3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 small acorn squash, halved and seeded
2/3 cups butter or margarine
4 cups dry herb-seasoned stuffing mix
2 (2-ounce) packages pecan pieces
2/3 cups seedless raisins

Pre-heat oven to 400 F. Reserve 1-1/3 cup broth, then pour remaining broth into a shallow baking dish. Place squash cut-side down in the broth. Bake 30 minutes. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat reserved broth and butter or margarine until the butter (or margarine) melts. Stir in stuffing mix, pecans and raisins. Remove squash from oven, turn squash over, cut side up. Spoon stuffing into squash cavities. Bake 20 minutes more or until squash is is done, basting with broth every 10 minutes.

Butternut Squash Crisp

Serves about 8

For the filling:
3 large eggs
3 cups cooked butternut squash, mashed
1-1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature

For the topping:
1/4 cup butter
3 cups crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans 

Pre-heat oven to 400 F and grease a 9 x 13 x 2″ baking dish.In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat eggs until lemon colored. Beat in the rest of the filling ingredients until mixture is homogenous. Place mixture in prepared baking dish and bake until set, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the topping by mixing well all of the topping ingredients. Remove squash mixture from oven and evenly sprinkle the topping over the squash. Return to oven and bake another 10 to 15 minutes or until the topping crisps 

Cranberry Nut Cake

Serves about 12

Pre-heat oven to 300 F. Grease and flour a bunt cake pan.  In a mixing bowl, combine the cranberries, almonds, orange zest and 1/2 cup flour. Set aside.In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in vanilla, almond, and eggs, one at a time. Set aside.  In another mixing bowl, stir together remaining flour, baking powder, and salt.  Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in cranberry mixture.  Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the the center of the cake comes out clean.

Cool cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto the rack to cool completely.  When completely cool, wrap cake in aluminum foil and store in a cool place for a few days to allow it to soften and the flavors to mingle. Before serving, dust with icing sugar.  For best flavor, make this cake a few days before serving.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip 

4 cups powdered sugar
2 package (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 lb. can solid-pack pumpkin
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cloves

Cream together and serve in a small to medium size carved out pumpkin and serve with ginger snap cookies. 

 

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What do your SHOES say about you??

October 30, 2008 by admin · 1 Comment 

What do your SHOES say about you?

Calling all shoe fanatics this fun quiz is a must view.

You know the old adage that you can tell a lot about a person from what is in the medicine cabinet. Well I think the perfect way to get a sense of a person’s personality is to take a good look at their shoes. 

What do your shoes say about you??? I couldn’t wait to see if the results were on and they were.

Looks like I am: Impulsive – I’ve got a good head on my shoulders (why thank you), and some sensible shoes in my closet. I am responsible and mature; some might call you wise beyond my years.  My friends and loved ones can count on my patience and good advice.  What they don’t always turn to me for is…well…fun. Sounds like I need to kick off my shoes a little more and let loose…

 

Wanna find out what your shoes are saying about you? 

Click this link and find out. http://www.usanetwork.com/series/starterwife/games/profiler7/

 

PS You can also see more about one of my favorit shows “The Starter Wife” If you haven’t seen Debra Messing in this great show, you are missing out.  The cast is fun and a nice get away from the real world this show is a Trendy Tip Momma MUST SEE. 

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Trendy Gifts and Signature Items

October 29, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Paper Doll Store - The perfect way to put your Trendy Twist on everything!!

Here I go again on my never ending search for trendy gifts and signature items that let you be you…

I stumbled upon a great new site that featured so many great items like :

* Invitations * Stationery  * Gift enclosures and Gift-wrapped Notepads

I have to admit it is the perfect way to put a Trendy Tip Twist on all your Stationery and the perfect Trendy Gift.

Here are my favorites click here to find your perfect match: http://www.thepaperdollstore.com

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Biggest Looser Low Down

October 29, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Get the Biggest Loser Low Down

As a busy working mom I have to admit that one of the biggest thing that has gone to my waist side besides an extra 10 pounds is the time to work out.  We can always find excuses and I have no doubt that you, just like me have a closet full of items you keep saying you are saving for when you drop the extra weight. Well I was reminded today about how good it feels to take even 45 minutes of Me time to work out.  Today I had my Biggest Loser wake up call. Back in my pre-mommy days and early mommy days I always made time to stay fit, where did I go wrong.  Trust me I try to find ways around the house to stay fit: Lunges while vacuuming, squats using my 2 yr old (or what I like to call my 25 lb personal weight)

What could be better though then 30 minutes of ME time where you can loose up to 500 calories.  That’s right you can burn off at least 500 calories in half an hour in the average Spin class.  I found myself chatting with an old work out friend, and her and her hubby are recent Biggest Loser fans.  She mentioned a piece that The Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper shared about his favorite fitness tip and how it inspired her and her husband to finding out more. Well off I went, I had to learn more about how to loose that extra 500 calories a day and I hopped online to view the Biggest Loser video on SPIN.  Give it a watch: I bet you’ll be glad you did, I know I am.  This Trendytip.com momma is looking forward to hoping into the next SPIN Class at our local YMCA and burning those extra calories before the holidays.

Burn 500 Calories in 30 Minutes! @ Yahoo! Video

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Pumpkin Carving - 101

October 28, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

How has Pumpkin Carving changed so much since I was a kid.  My 7 yr old daughter came home from school with the simple statement that they were having the a Pumpkin Carving contest in her class and of course the statement we all melt with - “MOM I really want to win” 

Well Thank goodness for the internet and a creative mind we came up with the below  Pumpkin  Burger.  It turned out so good I was surprised but in all truth, the coolest part of our Pumpkin Carving this year was the great time we had trying something different. 

Trendy Tip Life Lesson Learned - Sometimes doing something different from the old traditions can make a new Trendy Tradition all your own.  Needless to say, I am not sure that Halloween and Pumpkin Carving will ever be the same at my house. 

Please share your pumpkin carving creative ideas.  link below and blog with other Trendy Tip moms like you.

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Cafe Press - Making your words come alive!

October 23, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Ladies there’s really no better way to say what

you mean without saying a word!

In the ongoing search for fun ways to express myself, I stumbled upon CafePress and I was hooked. For those of you that are old enough to remember Ally McBeal you will remember the quirk antics and outlandish imagination that would come alive (dancing baby).  My favorite part of the show was the ability to show Ally’s imagination come alive, those things she would imagine doing but would never actually do. The things she would imagine saying, but no one would ever expect to hear coming out of her mouth.  Well for me Café Press offers that and more.  To those who know and love me, I am the smart mouthed mom that will say anything, well now I don’t have to say it,  I can bring my personality and thoughts alive in a variety of ways.. 

Her are a few of my favorite picks, give it a CLICK and you will be hooked too. I promise you will find the perfect match for you or someone you know I dare you to take a look.

 

 

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Like having your own personal Party Planner

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The perfect personalized cards for every occasion!

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Looks Like a Celebrity on a Mom’s Budget!

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Bad Day? - Buy Shoes

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Eco Friendly Mama’s

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Trendy and Organized - Bagsbuy.com

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The Perfect Purse for Busy Moms

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The place to Shop for Posh Pre-Teens

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Pre Teen Drama Queen

October 21, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Be a Trendy Mom Know where to shop for your Pre Teen Drama Queen!

Mama mia, I have always loved shopping but who knew that shopping with my Pre Teen Drama Queen would nix my love of shopping.  Well I guess I still love to shop and you will to with the help of Justice and Limited 2.  The idea of shopping online is even more inviting these days though. It is safe, easy and offers such great variety and is perfect for the Trendy Working Mom. Don’t get me wrong, as a busy working mom a day out shopping with my daughter is like chicken soup for the sole.  Our opportunity to see the latest items coupled with the smile on her face when she sees the perfect outfit, there is nothing like it.  That is until we started to shop online and see the additional variety of styles available and typically at discounted rates.  Plus when the packages arrive in the mail it is like Christmas ever time the UPS guy knocks at the door. 

Let us help you see all the hottest trends and coolest tips for how to have your Pre Teen Drama Queen looking great and setting trends instead of following them.

Here are a few of our new Justice picks for this month. Click here and see what trendy fashions you and your tween can find and receive savings and discounts.

Don’t Get Stuck out in the Cold this winter - Warm up with a HOT look from Justice.

 

Fashion: This shiny puffer jacket has fabulous faux fur!

• Super warm puffy jacket with shiny finish.
• Faux fur trim hood; elasticized cuffs and waist.
• Zippered front pockets.

 

Fabric: Body: Polyester Faux Fur: Acrylic / Polyester - Machine wash - Imported

Keep warm in this Cable Knit Cardigan With Faux Fur Trim

Fashion:
Fabric:

• Body: Cotton / Acrylic
• Faux Fur: Acrylic / Polyester
• Machine wash
• Imported

 

Every Pre Teen Drama Queen needs the perfect Slipper or Boot in this case…

 

 

 

 

 

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High School Musical 3 - What’s the Hype?

October 20, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

High School Musical 3 – What’s the Hype

Ok Mom’s it is Sunday night 9:30 p.m. in my world and in the world of my daughter it is exactly 5 Days away from the Theater premier of High School Musical 3 (HSM3) That’s right Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and the whole HSM3 crew is back and it’s senior year! Yes that’s right Sr. Year and my 2^nd grader is obsessed.  How did this happen?  How did Disney get my daughter and likely all of yours in frenzy for anything High School Musical 3?  It’s OK I am sure that each of us can remember a time where we were frantic about a Movie or Musical group.

Well we have watched the trailer 1000 times and the party plans are set. A fun Girls Night Out but this time the kids are coming along.  That’s right we have the preordered tickets, a group dinner planned and of course the sleep over. Pray for me that I will be able to survive the ear piercing screams over TROY and the up all night giggles talking about the details of the anticipated movie. 

The High School Musical crew faces the decisions about college and the ups and downs of senior year; the hopes, fears and fun of senior year come alive in High School Musical 3.

So how excited are you  and your child about this upcoming High School Musical 3 movie?

Share your thoughts about the High School Musical Phenomenon and Blog or write a review on Trendytip.com with other moms. Click Below.

If you haven’t yet seen the High School Musical 3 trailer check it out here:

Check out a Preview of the SoundTrack here:

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Find Affordable and Trendy Shoes for Fall

October 20, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

As an on the go mom, I know how hard it is to find Affordable and Trendy Shoes for Kids. 

  We want them to have the best but they grow so fast we don’t want to spend the big bucks.  Shoebuy.com has been the answer for me.  The quick, affordable and safe online shopping shoebuy provides makes finding the perfect shoe a piece of cake.  Here are a few of my Top Picks so far this season.Click Here to see more or subscribe to the TrendyTip Newsletter and keep posted on the latest Posh Pre-teen Trendy Tips.

Merrell Zodiac Kids (Girls’) - PinkA Celestial leather flat, lean, stitch-detailed and marked by elastic-anchored crossover buckled leather straps. Non-marking Solstice sole surrounds a low-profile In-Board Air Cushion EVA midsole. Leather Upper. Soft Mesh Lining. Leather Buckle and Elastic Gore Straps. Removable Perfed EVA Footbed. Merrell Air Cushion EVA Midsole. Merrell Solstice Cupsole/Non-Marking Rubber. Available Colors: Brown/Blue, Flintstone, Pink, Autumn.

 

EMU Bronte Hi Kids (Children’s) - Orchid PinkA Classic tall full sheepskin style from EMU. Made from the finest australian sheepskin. Sheepskin naturally ‘wicks away water’ meaning odourless footwear. Comfortable, durable emusole dual density EVA outsole. Superior double stitched seams for added strength. Cupped suede leather heel for extra fit and support. Can be worn indoors or outdoors. Available Colors: Orchid Pink, Black, Chestnut, Chocolate.

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Another Cinderella Story - with a twist

October 19, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

“Another Cinderella Story”Cinderella stories have been done before; Mary (Selena Gomez) does a great job of making this version one of a kind.  A fun star filled cast including Dominique Blatt (Jane Lynch), and Dominque’s twin daughters Britt (Emily Perkins) and Bree (Katherine Isabelle). Let’s not forget the love interest Joey Parker played by up and comer Andrew Seeley.

The cast makes this an easy to watch family film perfect for a Friday movie night.

Mary (Selena Gomez) is a high school senior filled with dreams of auditioning for the Manhattan Dance Academy. Working hard to achieve her dream while balancing slaving away for her guardian a washed up pop singer and her twin daughters. That is until the magical night where she meets the unexpected man of her dreams -Teen pop star Joey Parker (Andrew Seeley). The two meet at a masked ball where Mary’s identity is unrevealed leaving Joey clamoring to find out who the girl of his dreams truly is.

A match made to enchant us all Joey searches to find out who his true Cinderella is.  Not an easy task when every girl in school is clamoring at the chance to grab Joey’s attention, including Britt and Bree.   

Unlike most Cinderella stories this great flick doesn’t leave the big reveal until the end of the movie but instead keeps your attention which silly antics, plans to split the adorable pair up and great dance scenes.

OK parents lets get real there are tons of cheesy moments but it isn’t all bad.

Without giving away too much, the move is fun and enchanting and some of the unconventional elements make “Another Cinderella Story” well worth a view. If you have a tween this movie is a Trendy Mom Kid Shoe must see.

All in one you’ll have to check it out to see the big dance off finally and more.

 

GET THE SOUNDTRACK - The perfect Gift for Christmas CLICK HERE

 

Rating: PG for some mild sensuality and language. Studio: Warner Home Video Directed By: Damon Santostefano Cast: Jane Lynch, Selena Gomez, Drew Seeley Running Time: 92 minutes Release Date: 09/16/2008 Genre: Comedy

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