2009 March - ChatterMom

Secret #12: Throw an Eco Friendly Birthday Party

“A birthday is a terrible thing to waste,” say the founders of ECHOage, the online way to make your child’s next birthday party even more meaningful. With ECHOage, Guests are invited to your birthday party online, and instead of bringing a wrapped present on the day of the event, they simply RSVP...

Posted by admin in zen secrets on 03 19th, 2009 | Comments

Secret #11: Use Aromatherapy with Your Kids

I believe that how you start your day has a great impact on how you handle situations throughout the rest of it. Ever since my children were newborns, I’ve been using aromatherapy to sooth them. Instead of waking them with alarms, I simply spritz a little eucalyptus in the air (opens and invigorates...

Posted by admin in career secrets on 03 19th, 2009 | Comments

Secret #10: Juggling Kids with Working from Home

Schedule your business time. Make your family time family time and your business time business time. I used to try to just hop on the phone and/or computer throughout the day when I got a free minute, but soon I’d find myself in the middle of toddler meltdown with a client on the phone or my page...

Posted by admin in foodie secrets on 03 19th, 2009 | Comments

Secret #9: Cooking Tips from Diane Mohilef

I attended a cooking class this morning and wanted to share a few tips I picked up from chef Diane Mohilef: Marinate skirt steak in baking soda and water overnight, rinse and dry. Then soak in a canola/olive mixture with garlic and rosemary for a result that’s as tender and delicious as a Kobe...

Posted by admin in foodie secrets on 03 19th, 2009 | Comments

Secret #8: Nutritional Drink Powerhouse

Zrii, a nutritional supplement drink and the only third party product endorsed by the Deepak Chopra Center, is quickly becoming a favorite for moms of busy families. A Sanskrit word that means light, luster, splendor, and prosperity, Zrii came into our lives about a year ago, with incredible results. Truthfully,...

Posted by admin in featured secrets, glam secrets on 03 18th, 2009 | Comments

Secret #7: Caffeinated Skincare

Nothing says, “welcome to the morning” quite like coffee. Add some of that freshly brewed aroma to your daily shower routine and reap some surprising benefits. When used topically, caffeine operates as an antioxidant, a diuretic and a vasoconstrictor, helping to redistribute fat cells and diminish...

Posted by admin in how to, travel secrets on 03 16th, 2009 | Comments

Secret #6: Pack a Better Carryon

My years as a flight attendant taught me that parents who plan ahead have the easiest time traveling with their kids. Now a mother of five and still a frequent world traveler, I’ve learned from experience that avoiding the stress and frustration of traveling with kids starts with knowing what to...

Posted by admin in foodie secrets, time savers on 03 14th, 2009 | Comments

Secret #5: Make a Master Grocery List

Even them most adventurous eaters are creatures of habit, filling their grocery baskets with similar items from week to week. Cut down on time (and money) spent at the grocery store by creating a master shopping list for your family. Getting started is the hardest part. Find a quiet hour to write...

Posted by admin in eco secrets, money secrets on 03 14th, 2009 | Comments

Secret #4: Opt Out of Junk Mail

You’ve switched to online bill pay, you communicate primarily through email, and yet you”re still getting junk mail. In addition to being a waste of paper, certain types of junk mail, like pre-approved credit offers, also put you at risk for identity theft. OptOutPrescreen.com, endorsed...

Posted by admin in foodie secrets, giving secrets on 03 14th, 2009 | Comments

Secret #3: Double Duty Birthday Cakes

Scrambling to find a birthday gift for your daughter, friend, or colleague? Give the cake that’s delicious in more ways than one. Gourmet cakes from Bake A Wish help recreate the excitement you felt about your childhood birthday cake. Made from only the finest, freshest ingredients in an award-winning...

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