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Category Archives: Review
Make Art Like No One Is Watching
I recently took a drawing class with the Bloomfield Art League, and it was so much fun. I’ve always been a joyful, but simplistic, artist – lots of smiley faces and stick figures with wild hair. The class I took … Continue reading
Posted in Excellent Local People, random observation, Review
Tagged art, art classes, Bloomfield Art League, Bloomfield nj, charcoal, drawing, Painting
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I don’t always act like a Fan Girl, but when I do, it’s for #OITNB
I had to play catch up with the first season of Orange is the New Black because I hadn’t read the book, and I like to read the book before watching its . But then, in the midst of a very aggravating … Continue reading
Posted in People do silly things, Review
Tagged Crazy Eyes, Danielle Brooks, Lori Petty, Netflix, OITNB, Orange is the New Black, Suzanne, Taystee, Uzo Aduba
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Pass the Lipstick, I Need Some For My Teeth.
UPDATE: Congratulations to Stephanie and Cynthia! We were able to give away TWO sets of these books thanks to the generosity of Anna Sandler of Instructions for my Husband! Desperate for a great read? Check out the links at the … Continue reading
*Neon Fireflies* Takes the Edge Off
I never win on-line contests. Well, not NEVER, but not usually. In fact, I rarely enter them because sometimes the entries can be a wicked pain in the neck. However, I heard about a giveaway from Binkies and Briefcases from a … Continue reading
Posted in People are Good, Review, Things I love
Tagged Binkies and Briefcases, etsy, hot pink, infinity scarf, Neon Fireflies
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Lazy Mom’s Guide to Surviving School Vacation: Surface Tension
By this point in school vacation, a lot of parents, especially those not usually home all day with the kids, are reaching a breaking point. Many have probably resorted to relying on the Boob Tube or other forms of screen … Continue reading
*American Hustle* Guest Review: We’re all Schmucks
I haven’t seen American Hustle, and I don’t think I will. At least not until it shows up included in my Netflix account. It’s not that I am not drawn in by the sexy crawl across the bed by Jennifer … Continue reading
The Kid Likes Skulls
We took a trip to the American Museum of Natural History this weekend. It’s always a thrill to check out the planetarium and the dinosaurs and the animals and the special exhibitions like Whales: Giants of the Deep (highly recommended). But it’s also fun … Continue reading
Posted in Parenthood, random observation, Review, Things I love
Tagged American Museum of Natural History, AMNH, Day Trip, giants of the deep, skulls, whales
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NSFW: Consider Supporting EXPOSED by Beth B.
PSA: I’m not kidding when I saw NSFW, folks! Do NOT click on the links below unless you are in a place where nudity will not get you fired or thrown out onto the street. At my core, I’m an … Continue reading
Posted in People are Good, random observation, Review
Tagged Beth B, body image, burlesque, DOC NYC, DOCNYC, documentary, Exposed, Exposed by Beth B
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Jewish Holiday Party giveaway in time for Thanksgivukah!
New Jersey’s own Doni Zasloff Thomas (aka Mama Doni) is a mom, music teacher, songwriter, and lead singer in The Mama Doni Band, which has been honored with a 2011 Parents Choice® Award! The most recent release from this fun and … Continue reading
Posted in Parenthood, People do silly things, Review
Tagged DVD, Hanukkah, Jewish holiday, Jewish Holiday Party, Mama Doni, Mama Doni Band, Passover, Shabbat, Thanksgivikkah, Thanksgiving
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Gift Idea: Prints from Justin Canha — an Artist with Autism
For my daughter’s birthday, she was allowed to choose a print from local artist Justin Canha. True to form, she chose the pinkest, ballerina-est print there was. I’ll admit attempting to steer her towards my favorite, the space-themed print. But … Continue reading
