Mom's Kitchen Concoctions...
Food Tip from my Mom...
Not getting enough veggies? Add a handful of spinach leaves to your smoothie! I guarantee you will not taste it AT ALL, and though your smoothie will be green, it will still be yummy and oh so good for you! My latest: 8 oz. almond milk, one scoop Goatein vanilla protein powder, a handful of blueberries, dash of cinnamon, spinach leaves, 3 ice cubes and BLEND.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011
Baby Chic...
Well! I've been searching for MONTHS and I finally found a diaper bag that wasn't tacky.
Timi & Leslie make the most classy, goes-with-everything-in-your-closet purses for moms that I've found anywhere!
Timi & Leslie make the most classy, goes-with-everything-in-your-closet purses for moms that I've found anywhere!
Click on the pictures to purchase on the web, or visit their website atWWW.TIMIANDLESLIE.COM to view their entire line.
My personal favorites are the Baby Jane in bronze and the Camilla in silver (which I bought)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011
Has texting killed romance?
Just read this article by Ashton Kutcher in my February Bazaar... Interesting...
Has texting killed romance?
ASHTON KUTCHER asks, in an Internet era, are we losing our ability to really Communicate?
I was shooting a scene in my new film, No Strings Attached, in which I say to Natalie Portman, "If you miss me … you can't text, you can't e-mail, you can't post it on my [Facebook] wall. If you really miss me, you come and see me." I began to think of all of the billions of intimate exchanges sent daily via fingers and screens, bouncing between satellites and servers. With all this texting, e-mailing, and social networking, I started wondering, are we all becoming so in touch with one another that we are in danger of losing touch?
It used to be that boy met girl and they exchanged phone numbers. Anticipation built. They imagined the entire relationship before a call ever happened. The phone rang. Hearts pounded. "Hello?" Followed by a conversation that lasted two hours but felt like two minutes and would be examined with friends for two weeks. If all went well, a date was arranged. That was then.
Now we exchange numbers but text instead of calling because it mitigates the risks of early failure and eliminates those deafening moments of silence. Now anticipation builds. Bdoop. "It was NICE meeting u." Both sides overanalyze every word. We talk to a friend, an impromptu Cyrano: "He wrote nice in all caps. What does that mean? What do I write back?" Then we write a response and delete it 10 times before sending a message that will appear 2 care, but not 2 much. If all goes well, a date will be arranged.
Whether you like it or not, the digital age has produced a new format for modern romance, and natural selection may be favoring the quick-thumbed quip peddler over the confident, ice-breaking alpha male. Or maybe we are hiding behind the cloak of digital text and spell-check to present superior versions of ourselves while using these less intimate forms of communication to accelerate the courting process. So what's it really good for?
There is some argument about who actually invented text messaging, but I think it's safe to say it was a man. Multiple studies have shown that the average man uses about half as many words per day as women, thus text messaging. It eliminates hellos and goodbyes and cuts right to the chase. Now, if that's not male behavior, I don't know what is. It's also great for passing notes. There is something fun about sharing secrets with your date while in the company of others. Think of texting as a modern whisper in your lover's ear.
Sending sweet nothings on Twitter or Facebook is also fun. In some ways, it's no different than sending flowers to the office: You are declaring your love for everyone to see. Who doesn't like to be publicly adored? Just remember that what you post is out there and there's some stuff you can't unsee.
But the reality is that we communicate with every part of our being, and there are times when we must use it all. When someone needs us, he or she needs all of us. There's no text that can replace a loving touch when someone we love is hurting.
We haven't lost romance in the digital age, but we may be neglecting it. In doing so, antiquated art forms are taking on new importance. The power of a handwritten letter is greater than ever. It's personal and deliberate and means more than an e-mail or text ever will. It has a unique scent. It requires deciphering. But, most important, it's flawed. There are errors in handwriting, punctuation, grammar, and spelling that show our vulnerability. And vulnerability is the essence of romance. It's the art of being uncalculated, the willingness to look foolish, the courage to say, "This is me, and I'm interested in you enough to show you my flaws with the hope that you may embrace me for all that I am but, more important, all that I am not."
Has texting killed romance?
ASHTON KUTCHER asks, in an Internet era, are we losing our ability to really Communicate?
I was shooting a scene in my new film, No Strings Attached, in which I say to Natalie Portman, "If you miss me … you can't text, you can't e-mail, you can't post it on my [Facebook] wall. If you really miss me, you come and see me." I began to think of all of the billions of intimate exchanges sent daily via fingers and screens, bouncing between satellites and servers. With all this texting, e-mailing, and social networking, I started wondering, are we all becoming so in touch with one another that we are in danger of losing touch?
It used to be that boy met girl and they exchanged phone numbers. Anticipation built. They imagined the entire relationship before a call ever happened. The phone rang. Hearts pounded. "Hello?" Followed by a conversation that lasted two hours but felt like two minutes and would be examined with friends for two weeks. If all went well, a date was arranged. That was then.
Now we exchange numbers but text instead of calling because it mitigates the risks of early failure and eliminates those deafening moments of silence. Now anticipation builds. Bdoop. "It was NICE meeting u." Both sides overanalyze every word. We talk to a friend, an impromptu Cyrano: "He wrote nice in all caps. What does that mean? What do I write back?" Then we write a response and delete it 10 times before sending a message that will appear 2 care, but not 2 much. If all goes well, a date will be arranged.
Whether you like it or not, the digital age has produced a new format for modern romance, and natural selection may be favoring the quick-thumbed quip peddler over the confident, ice-breaking alpha male. Or maybe we are hiding behind the cloak of digital text and spell-check to present superior versions of ourselves while using these less intimate forms of communication to accelerate the courting process. So what's it really good for?
There is some argument about who actually invented text messaging, but I think it's safe to say it was a man. Multiple studies have shown that the average man uses about half as many words per day as women, thus text messaging. It eliminates hellos and goodbyes and cuts right to the chase. Now, if that's not male behavior, I don't know what is. It's also great for passing notes. There is something fun about sharing secrets with your date while in the company of others. Think of texting as a modern whisper in your lover's ear.
Sending sweet nothings on Twitter or Facebook is also fun. In some ways, it's no different than sending flowers to the office: You are declaring your love for everyone to see. Who doesn't like to be publicly adored? Just remember that what you post is out there and there's some stuff you can't unsee.
But the reality is that we communicate with every part of our being, and there are times when we must use it all. When someone needs us, he or she needs all of us. There's no text that can replace a loving touch when someone we love is hurting.
We haven't lost romance in the digital age, but we may be neglecting it. In doing so, antiquated art forms are taking on new importance. The power of a handwritten letter is greater than ever. It's personal and deliberate and means more than an e-mail or text ever will. It has a unique scent. It requires deciphering. But, most important, it's flawed. There are errors in handwriting, punctuation, grammar, and spelling that show our vulnerability. And vulnerability is the essence of romance. It's the art of being uncalculated, the willingness to look foolish, the courage to say, "This is me, and I'm interested in you enough to show you my flaws with the hope that you may embrace me for all that I am but, more important, all that I am not."
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011
A STRONG WOMAN
A STRONG WOMAN vs. A WOMAN OF STRENGTH...
(author unknown)
A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape…
But a woman of strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape
A strong woman isn't afraid of anything…
But a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of fear.
A strong woman won't let anyone get the better of her…
But a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone.
A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future…
A woman of strength realises life's mistakes can also be unexpected blessings, and capitalises on them
A strong woman wears a look of confidence on her face…
But a woman of strength wears grace.
A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey…
But a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
Eat NYC
Hey Kids... I've had a lot of time off lately between holidays and a nice maternity schedule at work. We're still working on taking down Christmas, but almost everything is packed away and we're getting ready for the New Year and new baby.
Needless to say, my brain has been everywhere else BUT my blog and Twitter but I'll try to keep up with you guys for a little while longer before my maternity leave.
I thought it'd be fun to do a little NYC blog entry. I used to live in the city when I was in my early 20s so it's one of my top places to revisit. For now I'll share with you two of my favorite restaurants in Manhattan.
Fig & Olive
I was introduced to this place by my friend Sophia the last time we were in NY together. Most of the restaurants in the meat-packing district are super spendy and a bit snobbish, but I love the staff at Fig & Olive on W13th, and the prices are on the reasonable end for this neighborhood. Never had a bad dish and try their fig/ricotta crostini!
www.figandolive.com
10 East 52nd Street - (212) 319-2002
808 Lexington Avenue, New York - (212) 207-4555
416 West 13th Street, New York - (212) 924-1200
Table d'hôte
Before it was renovated into a more modern hotel, I used to stay at the Hotel Wales around the corner every time I visited the city. My evening meals were usually at Table d'hôte. There are literally 10 tables in this place and I've only ever seen the same waiter, the food is amazing and the menu is really inventive without being strange. Great brunch here, too! Perfect for a cozy, well-priced, unique meal. And your friends will all say "How did you FIND this place!?"
www.tabledhote.info
44 East 92nd Street
New York, NY 10128-1319
(212) 348-8125
Subway: 96th Street - Lexington
Needless to say, my brain has been everywhere else BUT my blog and Twitter but I'll try to keep up with you guys for a little while longer before my maternity leave.
I thought it'd be fun to do a little NYC blog entry. I used to live in the city when I was in my early 20s so it's one of my top places to revisit. For now I'll share with you two of my favorite restaurants in Manhattan.
Fig & Olive
I was introduced to this place by my friend Sophia the last time we were in NY together. Most of the restaurants in the meat-packing district are super spendy and a bit snobbish, but I love the staff at Fig & Olive on W13th, and the prices are on the reasonable end for this neighborhood. Never had a bad dish and try their fig/ricotta crostini!
www.figandolive.com
10 East 52nd Street - (212) 319-2002
808 Lexington Avenue, New York - (212) 207-4555
416 West 13th Street, New York - (212) 924-1200
Table d'hôte
Before it was renovated into a more modern hotel, I used to stay at the Hotel Wales around the corner every time I visited the city. My evening meals were usually at Table d'hôte. There are literally 10 tables in this place and I've only ever seen the same waiter, the food is amazing and the menu is really inventive without being strange. Great brunch here, too! Perfect for a cozy, well-priced, unique meal. And your friends will all say "How did you FIND this place!?"
www.tabledhote.info
44 East 92nd Street
New York, NY 10128-1319
(212) 348-8125
Subway: 96th Street - Lexington
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