Blog Posts by MQ

Jennifer Aniston has more to say about her comments regarding Angelina Jolie. Wow. Shocking. According to omg! she was surprised Vogue printed the "uncool" remark. Aniston went on to say that was somewhat tabloid-like of Vogue and her comments were taken out of context. Blah, blah, blah....

Jennifer, get over it. I hate to sound mean and aloof, but your divorce from Brad was finalized in October of 2005. Four years ago! You must let it go. Stop being friends with Brad's mom and stop trying to prove how "over it" you are now. Let's face it, what happened to you was horrible. In fact, it's probably every married gal's worst nightmare.

Brad cheated on you with Angelina, one of the most smoldering hot, ridiculously sexy, incredibly attractive woman on the planet. And you had to watch it play out on the big screen in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. (I'm pretty sure we all thought those sex scenes were 100% genuine, no acting required.) That must have been awful for you. Yes, Brad is gorgeous. Yes, he

Today I had lunch with a dear friend who happens to be 20 years older than I am. She has a son who is 22-years-old. (My boys are 4-years-old and 1-year-old.) She is completely beside herself because her son wants to drop out of college with one year left to go. Her son is dating a girl that might not be right for him and he's working as a waiter and......

My mind wandered. Holy crap! I can't even imagine a life without diapers. How in the world will I manage as a mom of two GROWN MEN? (Heart rate increasing. Stress surging through body.) They will have to look both ways before crossing the street without me there to remind them. They will have to decipher when it's okay to speak to a stranger and when it's not. They will have to learn how to take care of themselves and make sure they don't walk around reeking of BO. They will have to figure out how to date women and live with a broken heart. (Feeling dizzy. Scanning room for wine or chocolate.)

I'm not ready! Which begs the

These colorful, loud, little helmets have certainly gotten a bad rap in the blogosphere. And yes, I agree - the commercial is pretty annoying. But the reality is these things are fun and extremely entertaining.

They're called Helmet Heroes and the proud mommy is Playskool. You can get a Race Car Driver or a Police Officer. It's really just a speaker, some lights and a bunch of buttons. Using his or her legs, your tot gets an "in-car" experience via the helmet.

My four-year-old son has one. He got the Race Car one from a friend for his birthday and honestly, I groaned when I saw it. My husband immediately grabbed the batteries while my son jumped around yelling "Helmet Heroes!" I must admit, my son loved it and we had a good laugh watching him fly through the house, obeying the commands from his imaginary pit crew.

If this toy had been around in the early 70s, my husband would've been wearing it 24/7. I know, I know. I'm all about the educational wooden toys too, but this

Eco-friendly baby products are hotter than tattooed celebrities right now. Why? Because going green with baby just makes sense. The world is a scary place based on what you can see. Who wants to think about the invisible dangers lurking around like toxins and chemicals?

Glass baby bottles stepped off of the dish rack and onto the runway, thanks to WeeGo. These adorable mini WeeGo bottles by babylife are draped in colorful modern silicone sleeves. If you're looking for a cute and functional gift for the new mom in your world, grab her a rainbow of WeeGo goodness. She won't be disappointed. $12

Introducing the cutest calorie-free cupcake you've ever seen. (Based on my expertise in the cupcake kingdom, I know moms will be buying these for themselves.) Four tasty knitted treats are perfect for baby's little hands. They're made through fair trade practices. Don't forget the milk! $35

leggies

I love leggins for babies because I'm secretly still a huge fan of legwarmers.

Forget Black Friday and the shopping at 4 a.m. nonsense! In preparation for the holidays, here are some online deals that are too good to pass up. Besides, you need your beauty sleep! I know MommyQ does...

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TinyPrints.com
For the past three years, I've used Tiny Prints for our holiday photo cards. The simple, fresh & modern designs are delightful. Tiny Prints is offering two ways to save this week. You can save 15% on orders over $149 using code:15Thanks or you can save 10% off orders over $99 using code:10Thanks. Both of these offers expire on November 29, 2008, so grab your camera and your kids' Christmas sweaters and start snapping.

Bluefly.com
This week Bluefly is featuring Deal-a-Day savings. For example, today you can save 15% on their entire collection of shoes. Choose from designers like Versace, Gucci, Michael Kors, Christian Dior and more. The site is very easy to navigate, so you can hone in on the perfect gift quickly.

BabyEarth.com
When it

My husband and I were strolling at The Galleria this weekend with the boys, when we passed American Eagle Outfitters. "Wanna go in?" he asked, "or are you too old?" As we peered at the ultra-slender mannequins in the window, wearing denim miniskirts and skinny jeans, I said. "No, the biggest size they sell is a 2!" And yes, I'm too old.

First of all, I love American Eagle advertising because the models showing the so-called women's clothes are about 16-years-old. Sorry, if your hips haven't spread, you aren't really a woman yet.

I feel like Goldilocks in the fashion world. That's too tight. That's too old. That's too slutty. Where's my just right?

It's not easy to know what's acceptable and what's not when you're a mom in your 30s. I still gravitate towards the younger hip trendy style, but the bags under my eyes, my impending laugh lines and my two young sons are a good indication I shouldn't be wearing it. Sometimes my wisdom still can't stop me from giving it a whirl.

In a blog post a few months ago, I referred to Julianne Hough as a little thunderbolt of heaven. Alas, she announced today no more Dancing with Stars, at least not the next season. She wants to be taken more seriously and focus on her singing career.

Julianne is awesome because she seems like the nice funny goofy gal-next-door who just happens to be an incredible dancer and extremely ridiculously annoyingly hands-down flat-out stunningly beautiful. She's so likable, you're happy for her no matter how skimpy her glittery cheesy outfit may be.

I won't even explain why guys like her. Let's just say, she's cute. Anyway...

I'm sad to see her go because she brings a youthful energy to the show that is refreshing. From one Dancing with the Stars fan to Julianne, best of luck. Look out country music, a smart blonde bomshell is headed your way!

We're all grateful for the normal stuff - health, happiness, love, family, etc. - but what about those unexpected little blessings moms arereally thankful for?

1. Naps - Once in a rare while, mom gets to take a nap. Maybe the kids are out with daddy, maybe they've fallen asleep too or maybe they're running through the house with scissors. No matter how it happens, all moms are thankful for that unplanned opportunity to S-L-E-E-P.
   
2. Manners - Hearing your kids say "thank you" without prompting is such a treat. No matter how bad your manners may be Mrs. I Brush My Hair in Restaurants, you always appreciate it when your kids are considerate for no reason.
   
3. Cellulite - We may complain about it, but in reality we should all feel blessed to have cellulite. Why? Because if we all had silky smooth thighs and firm butts, we'd dress way too young for our age and embarrass ourselves, and our children, by wearing teeny-weeny bathing suits and micro miniskirts. Thanks to