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  • 5 Must-Haves for Mother’s Day Brunch in Bed + Printable

    They say the best way to get what you want in life is to ask for it! So, I’m thinking that if a fabulous Mother’s Day Brunch in Bed is what we really want this Mother’s Day why not let it be known? Truth be told most of us moms just want to relax on Mother’s Day AKA we want to be pampered. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong but I have a strong feeling that I am right about this one.  

    See the thing is heading out to celebrate on Mother’s Day can get crowded at restaurants and unless you’re up and out early the wait could put a huge dent into the fun.  I wanted to share 5 must-haves for the most fabulous Mother’s Day Brunch is Bed. This is the type of post  you should forward to your bae!

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    So here are 5 Must-haves for a fabulous Mother’s Day brunch in bed:

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    1. Your Favorite Brunch Meal

    Don’t be shy whether you want fried chicken and waffles or vegan scones. Make sure to let your family know exactly what you want them to whip you up for brunch. Think about it, you always make them meals they love so they wouldn’t mind doing this for you on Mother’s Day.

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    2. Fresh Flowers

    I love fresh flowers and I’ve never met a girl who doesn’t.  They brighten up the darkest of rooms or days and are a really a great reminder of Mother Nature’s glory. Plus, it’s spring the best time to take in all the blooms around us. 

    3. Wine

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    What’s a celebration without a good bottle of wine? A bottle of wine is a necessity for a fantastic Mother’s Day brunch in bed. Those of you who follow me on Snapchat know that I was sent two bottles of BUTTER Chardonnay wine about a month ago. I’ve tried them a few times along with the hubby and although we never tried this brand before we’ve become fans. I must say that the name BUTTER is appropriate because this chardonnay is indeed smooth like butter.

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    A Note or Card

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    Parenting is difficult so a little note on a Mother’s Day card expressing appreciation of love goes a long way. Most moms just want a little reminder that their efforts are noticed and that they’re not taken for granted. ,

    A Fancy Tray

    A fancy tray always shows a little effort and when I say fancy I don’t mean something blinged out and expensive. It can be as simple as a really well thought out “tray-scape”or a tray that the kids made special for mom for the occasion. 

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    PRINTABLE ORDER FORM

    Anyway, I made this adorable room service order form that you can use to make your own custom requests to your family for Mother’s Day. Download you printable order form here!

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    ps: You can find BUTTER Chardonnay at select stores across the nation including Wholefoods, Bevmo, Total Wine & More, Kroger and HEB. Be sure to check the JaM Cellars WineFinder to find a store nearest you. Follow/Like JaM Cellars on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter .

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    You can also sign up for The Scoop! JaM Cellars monthly newsletter to get news on Butter, JaM and Toast; ways to come drink wine with them and  chances to win BottleRock tickets, schwag and more!

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    I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

  • Macy’s Presents: Spring into Fashion!

    This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

    Is it me or do you feel like you’re trying your very, very, very best to be excited about spring but the weather just constantly takes that joy away? Those of us here in New York City have literally felt the highs and lows over the past few weeks but May is around the corner and I promise it’s going to warm up sooner than later. Warming up means that we’re going to need some spring fashion and I am excited to share that Macy’s is hosting yet another free spring fashion event. Macy’s Presents: Spring into Fashion will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at Macy’s Bay Plaza in the Bronx, NY at 3:00pm .

    Those of you who follow me on social media especially, Snapchat had the chance to view all the fun that was had at the last event from the fun manicures to lipstick readings to customers dancing with the models. Oh, and those knee-high sandals are still on my mind. I always have a good time at these events and I am really excited to attend this month’s event at Bay Plaza.
    So what can you expect at this event? There will be a spring fashion presentation showing off all of this spring’s hottest trends.  You’re also going to be able to enjoy mini makeovers provided by Clinique, and after the presentation, you can receive a personal style consultation with our Macy’s stylist to help you transform your wardrobe to look fabulous.
    As always there will be a DJ with sounds to make the shopping experience fun and you will be given the chance to win a $100 Macy’s Gift Card.
    If you’re not in New York City, don’t worry you can attend Macy’s Presents: Spring into Fashion! at these cities:

    Macy’s Center City
    Philadelphia, PA
    Wednesday, March 23, 5:30pm
    Women’s Fashion, Level 2
    Macy’s Wellington
    West Palm Beach, FL
    Saturday, April 7 at 6:30pm
    Women’s Dept., 2nd Floor
    Macy’s Palm Desert
    Palm Desert, CA
    Saturday, March 19, 2pm
    Women’s Fashion, Level 2
    You can find more information plus check to see if the event will be held in more cities across the country here.
  • Mom Style: 5 Casual Must-Haves for Spring + $100 Orvis Giveaway

     

    I received complimentary product from Orvis for this review. However, all opinions are my own.

    Before I had kids my spring and summer were BANANAS! Seriously, while I wasn’t quite dancing on tables, my hubby and I were enjoying everything that New York City has to offer once we clocked off work. We were also enjoying the newlywed life and dating the hell out of each other. Oh, the days! I was always wearing heels because fashion was 100 times more important than comfort.  My summers look completely different now! You can usually find me chasing a toddler around a playground, curving them from heading into the sprinklers fully-dressed and negotiating the time to leave. My old dress code doesn’t exactly work for my new role so of course over the years I’ve switched up my style. I think this year, my 6th year in, my casual mom spring style is finally where it needs to be. I wanted to share with you 5 casual must-haves for spring:

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    1.Lots of pockets! 

    We’ve talked about it before but let’s chat again! Kids have stuff, lots of stuff from miniature superheroes to balls to just random plastic or paper things I have to ask “What’s that?” The thing about kids is that they don’t like to carry their own stuff themselves and why should they when mom is there to carry it? So, you need pockets, the more the merrier. Even if you have a baby who can’t take their own toys along yet you’re going to need pockets for pacifier holders and bibs and a bunch of stuff. A utility vest like the one I am wearing here is perfect for the job, there is a bunch of pockets so you can hold onto all the random stuff. The best part, you don’t have to sacrifice style. This vest is from the Orvis online store’s new spring collection. I love the color against my complexion and I am looking forward to wearing it with everything from shorts to jersey dresses this spring. It’s a great key piece for transitional weather as are most of the pieces in their new collection.

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    2. Sunglasses

    Since the days of staying inside during the bright hours and only stepping out after sundown is over sunglasses are necessary. I like to have fun and get sunglasses with funky frames or that are really trendy. I think it’s okay to have fun with them and express your individuality. It’s important for us moms to protect our eyes from the brutal sun and my mom loves to warn me that not wearing them leads to squinting and squinting leads to wrinkles.

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    3. Cool and airy shoes

    These perforated Sperry slip-on sneakers from Orvis work really well for warm days walking all over the New York City with my children. I don’t have to worry about sweaty feet as the perforated style keeps my feet cool and prevents moisture from forming in the soles of my sneakers. Most of all they are pretty cool and will look great with just about everything. I got them in navy as I think this color will be more durable than the lighter colors.

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    4. Boyfriend jeans

    I’m not sure there is anyone who loves boyfriend jeans more than I do! I can’t live with them so much that when the weather really heats up, I swap them for boyfriend shorts. They’re fashionable and functional and I can bend down to tie laces and push a toddler on a bicycle.  I feel like I am wearing my husband sweats without actually going out in them. If you’re iffy about trying boyfriend jeans like I initially was please give them a shot, they are really the best “mom jeans” ever.

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    5. Light Cotton shirts

    Shirts that are light and soft against my skin is just the best ever, they reduce sweating and keeps you cool when it’s hot. My favorites are cool graphic tees and button-down shirt (but y’all already knew that). I like to wear my cotton shirts just a little loose so my mommy pouch aka muffin top stays in its place.

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    So that’s my 5 casual must-haves for Spring. Do you have any other mom style casual must-haves for spring to add to this list? Let me know in the comment section below.

    GIVEAWAY

    I have awesome news! I am hosting a giveaway for you to get a chance to win one of ten $100 gift codes to Orvis online store. This contest is open until May 2, 2016. You can enter below!

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    Refresh Your Wardrobe Giveaway

    I-C will randomly select 10 winners from all program entries and will handle fulfillment of the winning prizes. 

    Oh and like a giveaway isn’t enough! Here is a coupon code to get $25 off any purchase of $50 or more. Enter: ICSPRING at check out.