i know when i came back to the blog-osphere, i vowed to try and post at least two times per week…however, lately my day job has been seeming to get in the way of my blogging (and mad ranting!), so this week i only have a quickie post (and apology) that this week’s post is going ’solo-mio’…since i gotta continue to support my diet coke and shoe addiction.

now i know i have home decor listed as one of my topics, and home decor is really my passion - so here goes…here is a fabulous new site (or at least new to ME!) - called wall candy arts.  they adversitse themselves as offering ‘hip surface graphics’ and i think they deliver!  the wallies for kids are cute and modern, and the chalkboard removable decals are the coolest things ever.  i am putting the rococo down on my santa wish list - at 31″ x 18″ - size does matter as this erasable chalkboard can help any modern mama’s life and home be organized and stylish without breaking the bank!

stay-tuned for my holiday wish list that all modern mama’s can use!  from the fabulous to the practical, this list will have it ALL…because we deserve it, right?!

yes, it’s true.  in the last 2 ½ years since my youngest was born - i have lost about 400 lbs and counting.  of course, if we ARE counting, then that means i also must admit that i have also gained about 393 lbs, thus leaving me with the same ol’ 7 lbs fluctuating about for the last two plus years.  now, the problem isn’t me (of course not!) – it’s saturdays. you see, monday-friday, i eat healthy, work out, and am so consumed with work, i rarely have time to snack or overindulge.  but then comes friday night.  we usually end up bringing food in, and as a ‘reward’ for my diligence and tough work week, i always get a hearty meal with the intention of saving half for later.  but later never comes…because i never end up saving half my meal!  then i end up going to sleep feeling full and satisfied and next thing you know – hello saturday!  now i don’t know about you, but saturdays in this modern mama’s household is usually full of kids birthday parties, barbeques, and getting together with friends and family – many times, all in the same day!  and of course, all these events revolve around food. good food…but BAD food, if you get my ever-expanding mid-drift!

so what’s a modern mama to do?!?!  sleep all day saturday to avoid overindulging on the weekends?!  works for me!  three day weekends are another double-edged sword as well – but that is a whole new post since right now i need to go grab some menus to see what’s for dinner tonight…after all – it’s friday and i’ve had a tough week…

have you ever wanted to get yourself or your precious offspring into modeling?  now, i am not talking about walking the catwalks in milan or being the next face of estee lauder, what i am talking about is finding reputable representation amongst all the potential scams out there.  these days, you don’t just have to be a perfect size 6 to be a model - legitimate agencies around the world are always looking for commercial, catalog, and print models of all ages, shapes, and ethnic backgrounds – you just need to know where to look, and of course, do your part to help them discover you!

judy goss, fellow fashionista and modern mama, has over twenty years in the modeling industry as a model, casting director, agent, and magazine editor – and she is also the mother of four-year old twin girls. judy recently launched her own book, Break Into Modeling for Under $20, in which shares her own unique four-step process of breaking into the modeling industry.

check out judy’s interview HERE and learn all about her four ‘P’ process that can be applied to anyone looking to break into the business, whether your 50 years old or 5 years old!

good luck in your search – and my personal advice to you is – the most important thing that you should possess when entering this highly-competitive industry, or just for everyday living is - SELF CONFIDENCE! …and if anyone is searching for a sleep-deprived model with bags under her eyes and a little extra junk in her trunk – let me know!

ps: here is a tip from the modern mama – this year, when trying to capture your precious offspring for your annual holiday photo (i know way to well – it’s like herding rabid cats), set your camera on the fast-action sports mode, and instead of telling them to say ‘cheese’, have them say ‘turkey’ instead and as soon as they get to ‘key’ flash away like there is no tomorrow…because there probably isn’t when it comes to kids and holiday photos.

…ok, now that you are back from looking at yourself in the mirror saying ‘turkey’ – when they say ‘cheese’, you end up with no eyes and all teeth – but when they say ‘tur-KEY’, you end up with a nice natural smile…and who can’t help but laugh when saying turkey?!

now that the weather is getting a little cooler, it is time to pack up our summer wardrobe and welcome in the fashions of fall.  here are the modern mama’s must have pieces when it comes to fall.  all are casual, yet chic – and can be just as appropriate for the playground or the office.  and, best of all – they are all ‘sin forgiving’ if you know what i mean!

must have #1 (see blouse under swing coat)

the ruffle-bottom or elastic bottom blouse – these are a definite must have, especially if your flat abs from pre-baby days are a distant memory and a thousand sit-ups a day is no were in your near future.  this look instantly slims and elongates your waistline…and who couldn’t use that?!

must have #2
the sweater coat or swing coat – call it what you want, i just call it salvation – or perhaps SALIVATION – since i literally drool over the sweater coat look.  not only does it give you a sleek, long profile, but it also conceals the upper-arm giggle – not to mention unloads some of the junk in your trunk.  get one in black, then get a few more with bold prints in your signature colors. read more