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Mom Makeover: The Road from Ho-Hum to Hawt

Ilina · April 15, 2010 ·

One of the best pieces of parenting advice I got from my mother involved mascara.I've shared my opinions on mom jeans, Keds, denim jumpers and the like. I don't believe that being a mother is license to be a frump. We all take a few steps away from our dry clean only wardrobe … [Read more...] about Mom Makeover: The Road from Ho-Hum to Hawt

Tags: appearance, beauty, clothes, confidence, fashion, motherhood, shoes, shopping, women

Reading a Lullabye to My Bird

Ilina · April 11, 2010 ·

Books can mend your spirit, even if you're a six year old who needs his mommy to read a lullabye to shush away scary dreams.Read more at Deep South Moms... … [Read more...] about Reading a Lullabye to My Bird

Tags: Bird, books, motherhood, reading, sleep

5:00 Fridays: Tipping My Glass to Laura Bennett

Ilina · April 2, 2010 ·

I recently got a copy of a fine read Didn't I Feed You Yesterday? A Mother's Guide to Sanity in Stilettos from the author herself. I've even exchanged emails with the author herself. I feel like it's a brush with fame. Well, if said brush were but one hair thick. A brush … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays: Tipping My Glass to Laura Bennett

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, books, boys, cocktail, fashion, fun, happy hour, motherhood, party, reading

Wordless Wednesday: The Real Deal

Ilina · March 31, 2010 ·

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Tags: baby, Deal, love, motherhood, wordless Wednesday

My Latest Hang Up

Ilina · March 22, 2010 ·

You know how when you bring home all those teeny tiny itty bitty onesies and Jon-Jons that are so cute when your baby is the size of a sprinkle? You know how the outfits are so dang small that your husband couldn't wear them as mittens, much less snap the things? You know how you … [Read more...] about My Latest Hang Up

Tags: aging, baby, Bird, children, motherhood, perspective, rites of passage

WRAL GoAskMom: I Get Around

Ilina · March 21, 2010 ·

While I might seem like a willy nilly blogger here at Dirt & Noise, I assure you I am no slacker. I've been writing at other places and have been too busy to even get the word out. It's ironic that I write about myself and am a marketer yet neglect to pimp myself … [Read more...] about WRAL GoAskMom: I Get Around

Tags: blogs, food, motherhood, writing

Old Navy Work Out Gear Rocks for Gym & Grocery Store

Ilina · March 11, 2010 ·

You are aware that I hate to work out, right? I mean, sure, I go to the gym. I even go to a Butts n' Guts class twice a week (not that I'm a poster child or anything). I haul my butt to the gym because I know it's good for me. And yes, I admit I feel better after a good sweat. … [Read more...] about Old Navy Work Out Gear Rocks for Gym & Grocery Store

Tags: exercise, gym, health, motherhood, Old Navy

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