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Once in awhile, Moms need a break. While this may be an obvious statement, it’s easier said than done. For instance, during the school day, the temptation to do errands, deal with the overflowing laundry basket and finish the rest of my to-do list always wins out. It’s this Jersey Mom’s version of GTL – that’s gym, tan, laundry in “Jersey Shore” speak. So when the opportunity came to spend the afternoon with my friend at a bra fitting / presentation followed by tea at the Sanderson Hotel, I said yes before asking my husband if he could watch Sophia (“No” wasn’t an option!)  Read more >

I’m not exactly sure when I began to think of botox (and, by extension, fillers) but all I know is that it’s everywhere I look. Every single issue of the fashion magazines I read – both in the US and the UK – contains some sort of reference or article. It wasn’t always like this. Way back in the early noughties, plastic surgery was considered the domain of the seriously rich or the seriously crazy. Now, it’s so normal and commonplace that even some dental practices in London offer botox. (I’m not sure how wrinkles and root canals are related but there you go!)  Read more >