Staple LBD

When we opted to have kids we knew that it would entail countless sacrifices –including less closet space. With little room to spare, our closets have become shockingly well edited. In fact, while we used to be so all about the hoarding, we now strictly (ok - semi-strictly), adhere to a policy of [...]

Portable travel guides

Luxe City Guides are the posh version of your run-of-the-mill Zagat and Frommer’s. The guides cover 31 cities from Asia to America and Europe and they’re all formatted to be super-svelte (i.e. they’re light and compact– golden words for those of us traveling with kids in tow). The guides avoid all the padding [...]

Breakout control

We’re so not fans of the “it has to get worse before it get better” way of thinking. Unfortunately the facialist we saw last week seemed to be all about it – the result? We have a number of red blotches on our face after what we’re now deeming the worst facial of our [...]

A more healthful frozen treat

A Coldstone Creamery just opened nearby and the kiddies couldn’t be more excited. Unfortunately for them having half a day’s calories come from a Birthday Cake-flavored Sunday isn’t exactly our idea of a healthful option. But the last thing we want to deal with when walking back from school is [...]

Tastiest cups of Joe around

By now most of us are aware of the health, taste, and environmental benefits of organic foods. Organic coffee however is still a growing area and many people are unaware of the benefits of a cup of organic Joe.

A few years ago for a biggie wedding anniversary, we went to Alain [...]

Hair and Body Care for you and your baby

If there are three things we’re always looking to save, without a doubt, they’d be time, space, and money. To that end Leonor Greyl’s Mousse Douceur Fleurs d’Oranger Hair and Body Care - a multi-tasking product good enough for us, but safe enough for our little ones [...]

DIY wax aid

No matter how you sugar coat it, waxing or sugaring are never fun experiences. To save time and money many women are increasingly turning to DIY wax and sugaring kits and to that end one of our fave hair removal salons, Shobha, makes a great one.

The brand has recently added to their [...]

OuterVision

When it comes to bling, we’re of the mindset that more is always more, which is why we love Phyllis Lubarsky. The woman behind OuterVision (www.OuterVisionNYC.com), Phyllis has been providing customized frames for everything from prescription reading glasses to custom-crystallized sunglasses for over two decades. Of course you can opt for something sleek [...]

We’re all about summer entertaining and while we diligently watch FoodTV when we’ve got some downtime, we’ve never been one to master multi-taking watching the small screen and cooking/baking. We need a book, a picture, and ample time to master most recipes. Luckily, pretty much every celebrity chef we admire has at least one fabulous [...]

A quick-fix solution to restful sleep

We tend to be wary when it comes to quick-fixes, so while the idea of popping an Ambien seems like the perfect solution to ease us through our sleepless nights, the side effects and fear of dependency are enough to make our skin breakout. The latest trend in beauty appears [...]

From A Voce restaurants’ Wine Director and Beverage Manager

It’s summer and we are carpooling less but we’re still working hard. The hubbies keep reminding us that it’s important to actually take this time to enjoy ourselves, do all the things we typically don’t have the time to do, and see the friends we’ve been rain-checking [...]

oh no! total horror stories. it’s amazing you keep going back for more, but you have to go visit nana and grandpa! We promise, though, it does get a bit easier as they get older…

Top 5 Exercise Crazes To Make Workouts Fun

Even if you missed when the clock struck twelve (or the calendar struck June 21st) to get into your exercise routine for the summer, it’s still not too late to get in shape and toned for the next couple of months and beyond.

If the reason you renege on  [...]

Top Ten Kid Friendly Airlines (rated on priority boarding, snacks, entertainment, etc.)

Kids and planes don’t always measure up to the most stress-free trip, even if you’ve  packed every electronic device, snack, drawing material, and more that you can cram in to your carry-on. It helps to know what airlines feel your pain and want to [...]

Top Eight Summer Travel Budget Tips

Whether you’re flying or driving, a summer family vacation can set you back. It’s one of those times it’s crystal clear that life a deux was not only simpler but also cheaper. Still, a vacay with kids in tow can be filled with discounts and smart shopper techniques so that [...]

100% organic cotton handbags

We’ve come a long way in the world of eco-friendly design, but while there may be gorgeously packaged and effective natural beauty brands like Amala and a slew of super sleek hybrid cars, when it comes to fashion there’s still a dearth in covetable options. Looking to give style and eco-conscious [...]

Top Ten Hand Games and Their Songs You Need to Re-learn

Summertime means sun, sand, and school’s out so you’re left with a lot of hours to fill in the day. Good old-fashioned fun is often forgotten about in the race to find the best activity for the day. Favorite songs for hand games and jump [...]

Crest 3D Whitening Rinse Whitening for sensitive teeth

We brush our teeth diligently with our Sonicare toothbrush and we can feel that they’re clean, but unfortunately they don’t always look that way. Years of caffeine and vino have left their mark. We’ve opted for all kinds of strips and pastes in the past, but [...]

eos, the evolution of smooth

Among other things that fall to the wayside every now-and-again is shaving (such understanding hubbies we have!), so it’s with amusement that we found-out about the launch of eos’ new Shaveworthy campaign, and its corresponding “Are you Shaveworthy,” online game.

Log on to shaveworthy.com and play “spin the bottle,” which connects [...]

Top 10 Summer Birthday Party Themes

Summer birthdays may mean no cupcakes in the classroom (at least anywhere near the actual date), but those are the lucky kids who get to be at the center of fun and sun-filled celebrations. And the party time does not have to be limited to sprinklers and barbecues. Summer themes [...]

Get red carpet nails

Remember the good ‘ol days when we didn’t know that chest-area wrinkles were even possible and hair-loss was (in our mind) a worry that only men had to deal with? Oy. At least we could always count on a relaxing mani-pedi. Now however nail lacquer choices are so vast that it [...]

Top Ten Airports with Kid Playzones if You Have to Endure a Layover

If you’re flying with kids this summer, it will be stressful enough without having to change planes mid-trip, rush to a faraway terminal, wait around, get in line, take off and land without ears popping to the point of hysteria not to mention enduring [...]