Three Haute Mamas

Happy-Laugh and Get Rich Day! No..Really..

Feb 8. Recognition of laughter’s power to add to the bottom line. People who laugh are more effective and tend to remember things better, and laughter helps to lower the turnover rate

 

People, I don't make this stuff up.  However, I will be the crazy person laughing like a lunatic driving down Route 6 later.  The girl snorting her way through Stop and Shop.  Giggling my way through the gas station.  Why? This is why:

Gucci

Come to Mama, Gucci bag......and I laugh about everything so I should be rolling in the dough.  Not the case, trust me.  I even laugh when I am scared or nervous.  Give me a situation in which, say a friends attack dog untrained should have been behind bars pet German shepard came lunging for me one day, a normal person would have maybe screamed.  Not me.  Still as a statue..laughing.  Hysterics.  Never mind the dog, I thought my friend was going to kill me as the dog dragged her, clutching to his collar, across the lawn, eager to gnaw me into a million pieces.  I survived.  Maybe laughter got me through it.  Speaking of dogs and laughter, here's one I got from doggie day care yesterday of Sully and friend.  I laughed, and literally heard a quarter drop from the sky.  Keep laughing mamas-your Gucci bag is just a giggle away....

 

Valentines Style for the Boudoir..Rated PG

It's totally Tuesday and Kimberly and I are headed out this morning to begin work on a project that we've yet to mention, but will be talking about soon.  We are totally excited about this big undertaking, but  in the meantime, not sure what your weather is like, but here on the South Coast it's rainy and bleh.  Perfect weather to stay inside and snuggle up with some good reading/watching, say....this months issue of South Shore Woman!  Kimberly visits Fabulous Foundations by Nancy in North Dartmouth, MA.  There she meets with the "bra whisperer" herself, camera shy, Nancy, and they talk about Valentines lingerie, and the importance of a good foundation.  And we ain't talking about construction..wink wink.  Weather like this also calls for cozy sleepwear, and with Valentines Day coming up, what better time to spruce up your night time look..

I'll admit it, my night wear leaves much to be desired.  Blame it on New England weather.  It gets so darn cold at night people and a little piece of lace trimmed silk just ain't gonna cut it.  When I start reporting from the tropics I'll readdress the pajamas issue gladly but until then, this is just my two cents.

Mother daughter lounge wear.....too cute for school. 

 

Tanks + shorts seem to be my go to, and cashmere, oh cashmere......

I think this satin trim cotton gown might be my Valentine this year....I heart you pretty gown!! 

 

This is nicer than some of the outfits I wear (do I really write a fashion blog? Pretend I didn't just say that.)

Ask any guy what he thinks about a girl in a mens shirt.  Then go get this (it's pink and satin).

And once you're all cute and snuggly in your new pajamas, don't forget to check out South Shore Woman.  

 

Where flowers bloom so does hope ~ Lady Bird Johnson

Hello Mamas,

This Valentine's Day or for any special occasion if the gift of flowers is what you would like to give.  The Ellie Fund has partnered with Kabloom in Brookline Massachusetts for their shop with a purpose campaign. For every  Kabloom bouquet you purchase through the Ellie Fund website a $30 value for just $15, a donation of $6.75 is made to the Ellie Fund!! 

The EllieFund mission is to fight breast cancer and ease its effects on patience and families. They provide transportation to medical appointments, childcare, housekeeping, groceries and prepared delivered meals free of charge to more than 500 breast cancer patients and families  across Massachusetts each year. 

Such a wonderful charity and your donation will bring piece of mind to these families!! 

Mamas Helping Mamas!!

XO Kimberly, Kate and Christina

 

Take me shopping and I'm yours

screenprint available here

It's official, Valentines day is one week from today.  Gentlemen, start your engines.  Mamas everywhere who say they don't want anything....lie.  Pay attention and we'll gently steer you in the right direction.  Or point blank directly link you to the store and item.  Because that's how we roll.  

xo, the mamas

Haute off the presses: Our Super Bowl Odds

A close friend of the mamas, and die hard Pats fan, made us laugh recently with her Facebook post:

If you can't be with the one you love, let's go Green Bay.  

Well said.  But we like a more systematic, logical approach.  Because that's how we roll.   Let's look at how the odds stack up, such as:

Best hair:  Pittsburgh.  Hands down. 

Cutest Quarterback:   Green Bay.  I saw him say he had a crush on Taylor Swift.  Jake Gyllen-who?

Best accessories: Go big or go home is my motto.  These peeps nailed it.  I'm not sure I'd personally accessorize with dairy but these fans do, and do so with style. 

Merry Cheese-mas from the Green Bay Cheese-leaders! 

Mary, Larry, Favretta, Packer + Brettana

(and do not think for one second I would not subject my family to this.  Not one.)

Best cheerleaders: Big time GooseEgg for both teams here.  No cheerleaders at the years Super Bowl for either team.  We've got spirit yes we do! Oh wait..no we don't.  As a mom to two little cheerleaders, thumbs down.  

Looks like according to our numbers, Green Bay is the clear cut winner with Best Accessories and Cutest QB.  Let's see if those odds take them all the way to Disneyland. And to our fans in Pittsburgh, Best hair is like winning the super bowl.  Trust me on this one.  

Good luck and have fun football fans! 

edited to add: Vegas Schmegas....the numbers don't lie-we called it! xo, the mamas

 

I Heart Winter...Winter Kate

I have been dubbed the hippie mama of our trio.  And Nicole Richie, hippie mama herself,  is one of my top five fashionable mamas.   Make no bones about it, there will never be any confusion between Nicole and I.  She is a teeny, twenty something waif mama of two....I, slightly larger, thirty something mama of three.  Howeverrrrr, we can share a wardrobe finally.  As of today, Gilt.com is featuring Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960 and it is beyond dreamy.  Flowy, floral dresses and tops, chunky, statement making jewels, and the shoes....the shoes.  She and I also share a love of the wedge heel.  As most mothers know, the wedge is key when carrying a toddler, three grocery bags, and being towed by a 90 pound labrador.   Or for a night out on the town.  

Love the looks, love her style.  Now mamas..shop on.  

 

Nicole shares some of her favorites on sale at Gilt.com

 

Haute Mama Success Story Part II: How she did it + what she ate

Well you've seen the after....

wow, right?  We could have spent all day with Jen picking her brain, and just chatting with her.  But in the end, what you all really want to know is, in a nutshell, how'd she do it? We're all facing the same challenges-work, families, outside commitments, etc-there is barely an extra moment of time in the day to pee let alone exercise.  Jen is a single mom, who works and she shares with us her top three tips:

1.  Don't feel like you have to join a gym-as a matter of fact she didn't join a gym until after she had lost her weight!  Running takes no more than a pair of sneakers and some sweatpants.  Weight training?  Some soup cans and a chair can take you from flab to fab.  Don't know where to begin? YouTube is a treasure trove of knowledge for the beginner to experienced exerciser.  Wake up before the kids, or bust a move after they are asleep, but whatever you do....

2. Make it a part of your day, NO EXCUSES.  Some people are morning people, and some are night owls.  Figure out what works for you.  If you need daycare, join a gym, or swap babysitting with a friend.  You workout while she sits the kids, and vice versa.  Don't know anyone? Invest in a jogging stroller and it will become your best friend.  Like the ad says "Just do it" and guaranteed, once you do, you will feel a gazillion times better.  Jen said while going through her divorce it was better than any medication.  Endorphins are the real deal. 

3.  Write down everything that passes through your lips.  This may sound a little anal but it works.  Ask Kim, she's lost almost 9 lbs in 3 weeks by tracking points on Weight Watchers.  Little bites here are there are "real food" and "count".   Believe me a bite here and there adds up!! Too many points unless its veggies!! XO Kimberly.  Try it for a week and just see.  At the very least, you will see where your nutrients are deficient-are you getting enough fruits? Vegetables? Too many sweets?  Then perhaps you should cut back and swap out for a healthier alternative?  Say Jen's granola which she serves over Greek Yogurt-high in protein and calcium.  

Haute Mama Granola

Preheat oven to 350

In large bowl stir together:

1/3 

2 cups oatmeal

1 1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1 1 tsp oil 

1/2 cup orange pineapple juice 

2/3 cup oatmeal flour (oatmeal ground up in food processor or blender til consistency of flour)

add additional juice to desired moistness

Spread onto greased cookie sheet + bake 40 minutes

Once cooled, optional add ins: nuts, craisins, coconut, mini chocolate chips, the skies the limit.  Jen likes to add in crushed chocolate covered pretzels for an extra sweet treat.  

Next up: Part III: Let's get physical:  The mamas join Jen at Elements Fitness Center for her favorite workout routines.  Lord help us.....