Help me welcome our newest contributor acclaimed Chicago hair stylist and author – Jon- David aka The Mafia Hairdresser! When he’s not styling (my) hair or working on his latest book, you can find him blogging….. My name is jon-david, and I’m a Mommy Blogger. Like many of you, it took a long time to admit to myself that my blogging had taken on a tone, as some of my friends would say. I’ve spent two decades, stealing time away from family and friends, typing and honing my skills as a ...
Oprah’s Lifeclass and My A-Ha Moment
Two weeks ago I was invited to preview Oprah’s Lifeclass with a group of Chicago mom bloggers at Harpo Studios. The following week I was invited to return for a live webcast session with Oprah, in person!! I was beyond excited and tried to contain myself for the next 6 days. Having been to several tapings of The Oprah Show, I didn’t give too much thought about seeing her in person. I was familiar with the drill and access to Oprah is never part of the experience. Arriving at the studio that ...
5 Minutes with Teresa Giudice
Fabulicious! book signing for her fans. We caught up with Teresa and had literally five minutes for a brief interview. Whether or not you watch RHONJ, one thing is for sure, Teresa’s fan love her, waiting anxiously for almost 2 hours to meet her in person. SMITC: What are your 30 min go-to meals for your family? TG : I have to say all the recipes in both books are really simple to make except for the homemade pasta. A few of my favorite go-to recipes are Tagliatelle with Peas and ...