I have a saying: Happy parents make happy babies. If you never take time for yourself, you WILL (this has been proven) turn into a bitter hag, and this is not doing your precious child(ren) any favors.
Tipsy
by Jenna McCarthy
Be a smart shopper. Splurge on the stuff that matters—a fabulous bag, a killer pair of boots, a to-die-for jacket and one insane pair of jeans. You can pair these with your Target or Old Navy basics and ALWAYS look like a million bucks.
by Juliet Kaska, celebrity trainer
Tummy tuck. While commuting to and from work do isometric abdominal crunches. These don't only burn more calories then just sitting in the car but will keep your waistline defined.
by Jenna McCarthy
I didn’t know before, but now I know that your kids are too busy watching everything you do to listen to a word you say. Lead by example.
by Juliet Kaska, celebrity trainer
Snack. In order to keep your metabolism burning all day make sure you eat every 3 hours. A simple 150-200 calories natural snack will do the job.
by Jenna McCarthy
A good man/woman doesn’t need to be “right” all the time.
by Ali
Guests arrive and you’ll still be cooking? Have small ramekins filled with mixed nuts (preferably heated with some spices) stacked by the wine or beer you’ll be serving. Guests will be impressed by the mini treat individually prepared. It’s like traveling first class on Continental.
by Jenna McCarthy
I believe… people don’t change—and that trying to GET them to change is insane. Change your response to them and watch true miracles happen.
by Juliet Kaska, celebrity trainer
Walk it off. Stand up and walk over to your co-workers desk to ask that work- or social question, instead of sending an email. Try and get in an extra 25 steps per hour.
by Jenna McCarthy
I’ve never understood why people waste so much time complaining. Get off your ass and change what you don’t like.
by Jenna McCarthy
A good man/woman says “I’m sorry” more often than “but I…”
by Ali
To become a member on the totally fab sample sale site, Ruelala.com. Click on invited by a member. In the box, Your Friend's Email, put in my email address, [email protected].
And voila you'll become a member for free.
And voila you'll become a member for free.
by Juliet Kaska, celebrity trainer
Pump it up! Start your day with a weight training workout, when you strength train your body continues to burn more calories throughout the day.
by Jenna McCarthy
I didn’t know before, but now I know that life is too precious and short to obsess about the size of your thighs.
by Ali
Choose or create a signature cocktail to serve to guests before dinner.
by Jenna McCarthy
A good man/woman accepts people as they are, and doesn’t appoint themselves evangelist-to-the-world.
by Ali
Ask a party guest to play photographer for the evening and provide them with a digital camera.
by Ali
Don’t let guests leave empty handed. Write or print up the recipes from that evening’s dinner, roll up and secure with ribbon and tie around a mini bottle of wine or champagne.
by Ali
Buy for the body you have, not the one you want-unless you are seriously committed to getting to your ideal weight and staying there. Then wait to buy new clothes until you get there and good luck.
-Ali
by Jenna McCarthy
I didn’t know before, but now I know that one bite of fettucini alfredo is infinitely more satisfying than a huge plate of steamed chicken and soggy veggies.