Blog Posts by MQ

Burgers on the grill. Cold beer. Sun hats, swim diapers and sunscreen. Lazy days by the pool. (Or if you have youngsters like me, exhausting hours chasing your wild toddlers around the pool.) Ready or not, summer is almost in full swing.

I remember when I was a kid, one of the best parts about summertime was the 4th of July. We had a big family picnic and always got to see a stunning firework display. We also got to wear outrageously tacky red, white and blue outfits. Why? Because back in those days the tackier you looked, the more patriotic you appeared! When I was in college, the most patriotic attire one could wear was an American flag bikini. Times have changed and might I add, whew.

Take a look at these five goodies and capture the spirit of the 4th of July in sensational style. This is the Liberty Romper for baby girls!

Hop over to Droolicious and find more outfits!

Today was one of those days. I had lots of work to do and while I was on an important call with a fabulous Betty, I heard an odd noise. It was a bag of Skittles being dumped on the floor. My son was trying to sneak a few and accidentally poured them out. My initial reaction was slowed by my second reaction, which was slowed by my third reaction, which leads me to this…The Skittles Quiz….

1. You're on the phone and your child accidentally dumps a bag of Skittles on the floor. What do you do?

a.) Stop what you're doing and immediately tend to the mess, throwing the now compromised Skittles in the trash.
b.) Scowl at your child and ignore the mess, knowing it won't be going anywhere in the next 20 minutes.
c.) Skittles? Why would I ever have them in my home? They contain carbs!?!

2. You're feeding your cats and you notice a lone Skittle hiding behind the cat's water bowl. What do you do?

a.) Brush it off and eat it quickly so your kids won't see you do it or

If you haven't picked up your new US Weekly magazine yet, shame on you! The cover story is about Sandra Bullock and her new role as a mom. Sandra popped into Austin, TX, last week and did some shopping for her sweet (and big) baby, Louis.

So where did she shop? Sandra stopped by one of the cutest, most unique baby boutiques in town, Izzy and Ash. As an Austinite, I've been there before and it is a wonderland of adorable baby clothes, kid's clothes, toys and accessories. She bought this tee in vintage black, Chaser Tees Peace American Flag. It retails for $25 at Izzy and Ash.

The owner of the store, Jennifer Mazuelos, was thrilled to see Sandra and baby Louis there. It was actually wet and stormy that day, so when Sandra, her friend and a bodyguard walked it, the store was empty. Jennifer said Sandra was such a natural with Louis - she was an "easygoing and chill" mom. Of course she was! It's fun to see the items she bought because they really do seem to reflect Sandra's stylish,

If you' haven't heard, there are many scary stories in the news right now about unfortunate incidents where unsavory folks used Craigslist to commit crimes. In one story, two men used Craigslist to rape a woman in Wyoming. In another story, robbers showed up at a family's home a folks pretending to buy a diamond ring. The robbers physically assaulted the child in the home, so the father tried to protect him and was fatally shot. The 911 calls will send chills up your spine. It's horribly sad.

Obviously, people who want to commit crimes will do so with any tools they can find, so I'm not blaming Craigslist. I am wondering if it has changed the way YOU shop or sell on Craigslist? I know lots of parents buy and sell baby items online and I'm just curious if you're doing it differently. Has it scared you away from selling items online? Are you being safer? Have you exchanged email with someone about an item for sale and something in the conversation made you feel uncomfortable?

It has

Like most moms, I've been a big fan of Craigslist for many years. Yet sometimes there are things about Senior Craig that I don't like. Let's say I'm trying to sell a baby stroller. By the time I get my ad posted, 20 more stroller are already ahead of mine in about 24 hours. Not to mention, I'm not a huge fan of how the ads look and the time it takes to create them. Don't get me started on the shady personals. Ewww.

I've heard friends talk about Adbirds which is like Craigslist, but it has many more capabilities. I checked it out today and I'm hooked! I created a few free ads and it was such a breeze. The interface is fast, easy and sophisticated. You can add lots of pictures, links, video clips - whatever you want - and it's seriously simple. As a mommy, I appreciate the ability to do stuff online as quickly as possible. I'll have to be changing a diaper, reading a story or wiping crayons off the walls any minute.

I'm going to do more research on Adbirds to figure out all of

Tired of the same food experience charity event after charity event? Chafing dishes slowly drying out the rubbery gray chicken breast. Another boring crudites platter with sad carrots, and boring canapes. Yawn.

Hosteria Verde Supper Club is having a party this Saturday, May 8th (in Austin, TX) where you and your inner foodie can be excited. Plus, you'll be giving back to a wonderful organization, Blue Lapis Light. Check out Star Light, Star Night where Hosteria Verde will be dishing up food so delectable and delicious, you'll satisfy every craving.

From the innovative Raw Bar featuring fresh onsite shucked oyster with your choice of a mignonette or fresh horseradish Granita, to pork belly sliders complimented by pickled onions, everyone will find something to feast on.

The menu for the evening features:
- Raw gulf oyster served on the half-shell with champagne Granita
- Avocado mousse with crab/tomato salad
- Cured salmon rye Crostini with Crème Fraiche

In honor of Mother's Day, the wonderful gals at Momologie are offering Droolicious readers the chance to win a brand new MiGi 4-Piece Baby Bedding Set in either a princess or an alphabet theme. That's right, you get to pick the bedding set you want! Each set retails for $180. Whether you're decorating for a baby girl, baby boy or maybe it will be a huge surprise - this contest has you covered! Both sets were designed by the MiGi girls and founders of Momologie.com, Michele Adams and Gia Russo, who are moms to preschool boys. You can read more about both beautiful sets below:

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MiGi Princess 4-Piece Baby Bedding Set (pictured above)
Help your little one's dreams come true with MiGi Princess Baby Bedding. This crib set has design elements fit for a true princess: castles, crowns, flowers, and the words "Wish Upon a Star" carefully scripted throughout. The comforter is adorned with 3-dimensional velour and ribbon appliqués, and the bumper has tremendous appliqué detail on

First of all, when I tuned in to the finale of Project Runway on our big HDTV, the Lifetime channel (26 in Austin) is NOT WORKING. Black, blank screen. What the freak? I run upstairs and start watching it on the tiny television in my kid's playroom. Super crapola. Here's a play-by-play of the show. It's semi-liveblogging.

-I tuned in as they were working out some makeup details with Collier Strong and let me say the "dark eye" is just fabulous. I wish I had the courage to wear that look. I applaud Mila for choosing that look because it's stunning up close and from a distance.

- Emilio is freaking out because he's missing models or a model. Whatever. He's such a priss.

- Watching a commercial for Sex and the City 2 and wondering why they would ever write a camel into the plot. Seems odd. I'm sure I'll have to watch the movie to find out. I'm a marketers dream!

- The models are lined up and Seth Aaron says he's "amped" and for good reason.

- Heidi welcomes the