Three Haute Mamas

Haute Happenings.......

 

Kate, Christina and I are in the trenches with you Mamas and now with spring sports and school activities starting full throttle it almost feels like we have been sucked into the Vortex of a Tornado. One thing we really believe in is to try and take some time for you.  We know all the hoops we need to jump through to get a night out.  I remember many times standing at the stove all decked out in my girls night out outfit and stiletto heels cooking Mac and Cheese making sure everyone was taken care of so I can have some piece of mind when I head out the door. 

However, when we get out whether it is with our girlfriends or significant others its worth it!  Here are a few great events coming up we wanted to share with you.

Thursday April 28th 

Calico along with Amelia Ruvich and Christen Mitchell of Christen Mitchell Styling would love for you to join them for a shopping, drinks and feathers galore! This thursday from 6-10pm located in downtown New Bedford.

Sunday May 1st

Ports and Company along with Lemon Lime and Blink will be hosting a Fashion Show from 2:00- 5:00 at the Red Lion Inn 71 South Main Street Cohasset Ma  

May 5th Celebrating Mothers! A Benefit for Room to Grow

(BOSTON) Join Room to Grow for breakfast on May 5, at 8 a.m. at the Liberty Hotel to celebrate inspirational mothers who nurture children, strengthen families and help build our community. Room to Grow is a nonprofit organization that provides parents raising babies in poverty with one-on-one parenting support and essential baby items during their children’s critical first three years of development. At this special breakfast, a Room to Grow mom will share her story, and guests will be encouraged to pay tribute to the exceptional moms in their lives. Tickets cost $75. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information and to RSVP email [email protected] or call 617.859.4545.

Three Great Events to benefit the Ellie Fund coming up as well.

May 14     Some Like it Hot Cocktail Party
Where the young and fabulous come to party for a good cause at JA Stats, Boston, hosted by Northstar Insurance Services and CloudConnect

June 6      5th Annual Kelley for Ellie Fashion Show
Susan Wornick and Kelley Tuthill of Channel 5 invite you to the most entertaining event of the season at the Boston Harbor Hotel Wharf Room, hosted by WCVB-TV5and Ports & Co.

June 9       Casino Royale
Get your Bond on at Splash Ultra Lounge, hosted by Prudential Dental’s Dr. Alex and Tabitha Adeli

The Mamas were asked by Ellie Fund Director Julie Lerner Nations to be the Bond Girls at this event, at least I think she was serious! Lol!! I have always wanted to say.... shaken or stirred Mr. Bond? giggle, giggle!

These are just a few Haute Happenings we wanted to share. All these events are fantastic and if you feel up to jumping through a few hoops to get there I promise you, you will not regret it!!

Remember to take time for you Mamas! 

XO Kimberly, Kate and Christina

 

 

 

 

Day Trippin' Boston Style: The Lord Girls and the Museum of Fine Arts

So I fell for the "We are the only kids in the world not going to Disney" line....

But the "We are the only kids in the world not going skiing" line? Not buying it.  

February vacation poses an interesting dilemma.  For those of you who choose to travel to colder weather, God bless you.  With all the snow we have endured, planning any type of warmer get away is a gamble-flight delay, cancellation or jackpot!  Then there's the fact, that helloooo... 

We just got back from Disney!  This vacation is for the locals.  Day trippin' Lord girls style.  Sunday we ventured out to the MFA Boston and really enjoyed it.  One of my angels walked down Huntington Ave groaning the entire way "But I hateeee the MFA".  

Like we go there everyday.

Grayson had her pencils and sketch book and couldn't wait to start drawing.  

And my little one? Well we did a lot of this:

and this

some of this

and finally, we paused

Ultimately it was an enjoyable time, albeit brief.  My children range in ages 9 to (just barely) 5.  My 9 year old is my super star artist, and could have spent all day there.  7 year old needed guidance, but also admitted "Well, maybe I don't hateeeeee it".  5 year old? Well, there were some pieces that caught her attention, but I 'fess up that maybe she's a little too young still to spend that much time.  But in all honesty, does this kid look miserable? 

Every child is an artist.  The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.  ~Pablo Picasso

The MFA does offer programs for children and teens along with Family Art Cart projects available at certain times of the year.   Encourage your budding artist to create!  A sturdy sketch pad, and some colored pencils preferably (nothing that will leave marks, i.e. markers, pens, and crayons especially if Junior is little. ).  Before you go, have an idea of what you want to see, and go there first.  What kid doesn't love their a Mummy?  Do not plan on spending the day, or even hours.  I have the attention span of a four year old, so I understand that when my girls get antsy, there's no going back, the party's over.  Children can visit the museum for free on weekends, so all is not lost if you're there for a half hour at best.  And remember, the MFA has been open since 1876, so there is plenty of time for you and your budding artist to visit again and again.  

Related Reading for Haute Toddlers + Tweens:

"there's no stopping art, when art is inspired"  

Scribbles: A really giant drawing and coloring book  Generally not a fan of the coloring book, this is the best open ended drawing book out there.  Also try Doodles and Squiqqles. 

So no fancy ski vacation, or tropical get away, but a lovely day at the MFA.  Chalk one up for Day Trippin'.  

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.  ~Twyla Tharp