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Lose Weight in Eight: Week 5
We're in the final stretch, Chitown moms! How's it going? Is it getting any easier or does each week prove just as tough? Your Chitown moms are right here with you...keeping the momentum going (or thi[more]
WEDnesday Tip:  You’re Engaged!!! Still?
Your friend has known for quite some time that eventually her guy was going to pop the big question.  Or fellas, your buddy has been contemplating for some time getting that ring for his girl.  Well[more]
Thursday Therapy Tip
How often do we say that someone made us angry, upset or sad? If we are honest with ourselves, we probably say this on a regular basis. However, NO ONE can make you feel anger, sadness, or disappointm[more]
WEDnesday Tip:  Seating Traditions and Trends
Formal weddings are always beautiful. Children learn that marriage is the ultimate sign of love between two people. A traditional wedding also brings with it the question of who sits where and on what[more]
No Longer Funny and Fat, Mo’nique Drops Weight
Mo'Nique, one of the original Queens of Comedy, was known for her big laugh, crass sense of humor and curvy figure.  Many of us remember how she'd poke fun at "skinny" girls and then jokingly stated [more]
Lose Weight In Eight: Week 4
We've made it to the halfway point! How was your first 4 weeks? Have you lost weight? Have you conquered the chocolate cravings and replaced it with green smoothies? Did you sweat blood at the gym? Pa[more]
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Birthday *Season* has Officially Begun!
I started writing this post on my actual birthday which was Sunday, April 21st. But I am just getting time to finish it today. Why? Because I was on m[more]
Around Chicago
Macy’s Spring Fashion Event with Jamie Krell
I was recently invited to get a look at the hottest Spring fashions and colors for 2013 at the Macy's Spring Fashion Event on State Street in Chicago.[more]
About Mom
Remembering My First Mother’s Day
19 years ago I had my very first Mother's Day. I remember it like it was yesterday. My son was five days old. It was rather surreal. I sat in the l[more]
Business
Yahoo’s Female CEO Bans Working From Home
The interwebs, news, and social media is chatting about Yahoo's CEO's decision to ban working from home. You see, she is mother to a young child. She [more]
Deals
Living Social Deals for Mom
So Mother's Day is only days away and you still haven't figured out what you're going to get mom. She's the lady who has everything and still dese[more]
Family
Remembering My First Mother’s Day
19 years ago I had my very first Mother's Day. I remember it like it was yesterday. My son was five days old. It was rather surreal. I sat in the l[more]