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Sneak Peek at Hot Holiday Video Games

11.06.2009

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H1N1 Vaccine: Will You Get It?

11.05.2009

There’s been much buzz about the H1N1 virus and the new vaccine, which thus far, has had limited availability. Noted pediatricians Dr. Jay Gordon and Dr. Cara Natterson appeared on Larry King Live earlier this week and to my surprise, both docs did NOT recommend the vaccine for healthy children without underlying issues such as [...]

Talking Exercise & Eating Right with The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper

09.23.2009

Before he hit the big time with The Biggest Loser, Bob Harper taught the most incredible spin class at Crunch Gym in West Hollywood–where I’d religiously show up week after week to sweat my ass off and be inspired by Bob’s motivational methods. Fast forward ten years and two kids later: I caught up with [...]

Cooking at Home: Making Sushi

09.10.2009

Dear Jaden

08.02.2009

Dear Jaden, I woke up extra early this morning–longing to give you a big birthday hug, make your favorite pancakes (complete with a candle) and set out on an adventure together. But, for the first time in eight years, you’re not with me on your birthday. It’s your father’s “day” with you, so my hugs and [...]

Whrrlwind Trip to Chicago

07.15.2009

The boys and I took off at the crack of dawn today for a whirlwind, less-than-48-hour trip to Chicago. I’m working; they are visiting the Windy City for the first time.

Engage: Moms – Word Of Mom: Good + Bad Buzz = Real Brand Awareness

06.17.2009

Lolita Carrico’s latest column for MediaPost’s weekly Engage: Moms newsletter.

Mommy & Me

06.13.2009

My eldest son, Jaden, and I used to have a standing tradition for years — he calls it “Mommy & Me” day. He and I spent a day together each month–no younger brother (we started when Jack was a baby), no work, no errands, NO BLACKBERRY. Just he and I, doing fun stuff together: going bowling, visiting a book store, running around the park, playing laser tag, having lunch at his favorite restaurant, taking in a movie, mini-golfing, collecting rocks while on a leisurly hike. You name it.

Lip gloss, Margaritas and Love.

06.05.2009

Miss, tagged me for this meme eons ago. Since I’ve made a renewed commitment to my blog, I decided I’d finally get it over with. Yeah, I’m getting back in the game with an easy one. So, now I have to list a number of items that are important to me (I can’t remember how [...]