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Celebrate National Bubble Week Without The Kids! (3/15-3/21)
While your kids are enjoying National Bubble Week, why don’t you pop open a bottle of bubbly yourself and drink the first bubbles of spring (March 15th through 21st). No matter what kind of weather the beginning of spring decides to send your way, you can always celebrate bubbles with these delicious cocktails. These drinks feature Prosecco DOC, a sparkling wine produced exclusively in East-Northern Italy. With its fruity... -
I Swear
A few weeks ago, I went to talk to my son’s sixth grade class about my new book, and what it was like to write it. After, I asked my son to critique my presentation. “It was good. Except you said the word ‘damn.’ You said it, like, three times. I could tell the principal didn’t like it. She frowned. You know she’s very proper.” “Really? I didn’t even... -
Adolescentementia
A few weeks ago, my eleven-year-old son showed up at the front door after school with no shoes on. “Where are your shoes?” I asked. “They’re in my school bag. My feet got wet because I got snow in my sneakers so I took them off.” “Where were you when you took them off?” “Two blocks away.” “So you decided it would be better to walk in twenty degree weather... -
Science: My Ass
I know what you’re thinking. That I’m going to make some big, heartfelt and dramatic pronouncement about my position regarding vaccinations or climate change or some other science related topic that has dominated the news lately. But I’m not. I’m here to talk about the most important scientific discovery of the 21st Century that no one is talking about. One that has not gotten nearly enough attention: the correlation... -
Fifty Shades of Entertainment
I recently read an open letter a woman wrote to her children about Fifty Shades of Grey and how disturbed she was by it. She wrote the letter to her children because she doesn’t want them to confuse what they see in that movie with love. And I wondered if I should be doing the same. I confess, I didn’t think it was necessary since A.) My children are eight... -
Famous 24 Layer Cake from Strip House
We were so excited when Strip House let us in on how to make their amazing 24 layer chocolate cake that we decided we had to share! Now we just have to figure out which one of the Moxy Girls is going to make it! Strip House redefines the traditional steakhouse experience with its innovative menu, combining perfectly charred cuts with decadent sides set in a siren red interior where... -
Love Lessons
It seems apropos of the season that we should discuss my eleven-year-old son’s love life. Let’s start with the fact that he even has one. It was not that long ago he considered girls disgusting. Apparently that has changed. His first foray into the world of dating happened early in the year when he asked a girl to the school dance. They were all set to go, but as... -
Ruth Finley: The Force Behind Fashion Week
While everyone is scrambling to find the perfect outfit, shoes, and accessories for Fashion Week 2015; we got an exclusive interview with the very Moxy woman behind keeping the shows organized. Ruth Finley is the secret weapon behind the creation of the famous calendar that secures around 350 spots for Fashion Shows each year. Without her, Fashion Week would be a complete and utter mess! While in college,...
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