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Programming Note: I don't wanna act like the Media Celebrity has gone to my head, but I DID get recognized by 3 people in the Chicago Airport en route to 'the M states' for The Baby Jesus' & and Baby New Year's (he has less effective publicists, don't you think?) Birthdays...Fine, 2 of them were my kids that I tried...

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Grump & Snore+ More (My take on Jon & Kate) When I'm not reading the complete works of Tolstoy or teaching my kids Latin I might be found watching a few reality shows.  Just a --cough- few.... COUGH COUGH....Scuze me,  I must have choked on a piece of organic fruit leather. I got sucked into Jon & Kate Plus 8 by my girls, mostly cuz...

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More Makeup Trends I'm Following For You Because I'm... Trend #1)  "High Def":  Lots of new face makeup products (when they are not utilizing the term "mineral") are rocking the 'High Definition' marketing. What makes it High Def? Sephora's website describes it:   "Originally designed for use in film and television, high-definition makeup provides...

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The Palin Effect Kate Gosselin- love or hate her- has a certain something which makes you look.  Even my mom knows who "Kate" is...& Mom's idea of  'following reality shows' is the one time she watched 2 minutes of Top Chef with me- because I hid her remote control. Sarah Palin certainly has that same Make...

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Baby Patrick's Big Adventure-- as told by Baby Patrick;... I had to wait for them all to become distracted to make my break. At thishouse, the wait was not long. My big sissie Maggie had a hurt back so Daddy was examining it (because since he's a pharmaceutical rep, that makes him an honorary Doctor?).  Seeing my shot, I set out for the journey of a lifetime.... As...

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The Issue Of…

Posted by Jill at 8:24 am on May 18 2013
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Recently, social media colleagues Mella of BubblyTalkRadio.com and Nicki of AllThingRH.com and I decided that while we are so fortunate to have our voices, sites and online presence to cover all things fun and fabulous, we wanted to use our platforms to collaborate and have some serious talk on The Issues of the day. We began last month by talking Cyberbullying. This Friday 5/24 we continue with a...

The Divine Hostess

Posted by Jill at 11:01 am on May 14 2013
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“It’s amazing how it’s grown.” — One of my favorite lines from Les Miserables and so very apropos to this site, radio show and the fun presence I have been blessed with as a “Famous Internet Author”.  <<<if you’re new to the ‘NotSoSoccerMom’ thing, F.I.A. was my tongue-in-cheek self-moniker in early blog days. Read archives! They’re...

All I Want For My Birthday….

Posted by Jill at 8:18 am on May 04 2013
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  …is for you to hear this show featuring the fantastic Alicia Hunter as guest Co-Host and Guests Author Cathryn Louis and Beretta Fleur on “Hosting With Style.” Sparks fly as we talk beauty, celebs, lash extensions, writing, kids, diets and even… Marky Mark in his underwear.   Listen for three great books that would make spot-on Mother’s Day gifts….  

What’s In Your Week?

Posted by Jill at 11:20 am on April 22 2013
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It’s nice to wake up in your own bed.  It’s not as nice to wander to the kitchen to find there’s no breakfast buffet or to go back to your room and the maid hasn’t come.  Even more tragic, realizing the maid here is me. Cabo has mastered the art of appealing to American travelers in the form of nice workout rooms, quick service and tasty, yet authentic-ish food, but the wireless...

Everything I Ever Needed To Know I Learned… From Abby Lee Miller?!?!?!?!

Posted by Jill at 9:53 am on April 10 2013
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The huge reality show hit Dance Moms is of course, over-scripted, over-exaggerated and over-bearing… but that’s what makes it good.   As a mom of three girls who simply can’t FUNCTION until they’ve seen the latest episode (EIGHT TIMES), I hear Abby Lee Miller quotes all day long. Say what you want about “Miss Abby”, those one-liners hanging around my house in thought...

Toddler Boys, Fish and Bullies.

Posted by Jill at 8:51 am on April 06 2013
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Gripped with fear, I enter the living room. My worst instincts confirmed; radio show starts in :20 and and stuck here alone with (insert du du du dahhh music here), Patrick, age 4… and very vocal. He’s following me around with a baggie.  Maggie hurt her knee at Thursday’s meet (picture a 15 year old rolling across the track and a hurdle laughing at her).  He’s concerned as...

Good Friday Easter Food Fun

Posted by Jill at 4:13 pm on March 30 2013
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Here’s the latest installation of the always-fun and fly NotSoSoccerMom radio show!   The first segment features Author, Lash Artist & Certified Diet Coach Alicia Hunter & I dishing on the celeb gossip and in specific Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy weight gain. You will be delighted to hear , Food Network alum Jen Bucko Lamplough who has transformed herself from a “Fat Chef”...

A Rocket Scientist, Inventor, Molecular Biologist and Me Walk Into A Bar ….

Posted by Jill at 3:22 pm on March 22 2013
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Today’s installation of the always fun, always inspiring and sometimes haphazard NotSoSoccerMom Radio show featured three great guys: Former Rocket Scientist Woody Wilson who’s love of cooking was born on a hot plate in college, Food Network “Food Detectives” Adam Ruben who finds a unique way to meld molecular biology, comedy and food and Vince Valenti who invented…well,...

Cheese, Pope & Hope. (work with me, people!)

Posted by Jill at 1:58 pm on March 17 2013
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Friday 3/15/13 my radio show welcomed St. Louis Post Dispatch Religion Reporter Tim Townsend with Pope Francis insight, Children’s author Jaimie Hope who inspires through her writing about having spina bifida and “The Cheese Impresario” Barrie Lynn on her journey from corporate america to the succulent world of cheese.   “This show was fantastic. Tim’s background...

I’ll Clink To That!

Posted by Jill at 9:54 am on March 14 2013
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Yesterday I was the GUEST  (!) on BubblyTalkRadio’s *Clink Chat and Catch Up* Hosted by the talented, worldly and lovely Mella Noir.   I had the priveledge of meeting Mella in December at the Shots4Tots West Coast Launch Party and she truly embodies the spirit of collaboration in our world of bloggers and online radio talk show hosts.   My job on the NotSoSoccerMom Radio show is to highlight...
  • Honor 5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5

    Honor cannot be seen.  Honor cannot be bought.  Honor lives in someone's...

  • Advancements 3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5

    Commenting on someone this morning I said,  "He has no common sense.  Kids...

  • Spring Fashion Preview – Tres Posche 3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5

    Spring Fever Fashion Event Sunday, March 20th, marked the first...

  • Flag Day 3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5

    I love being 40. I love being 40 and having all this new technology. Like...

  • If You are Just Joining Us…. 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5

    Some weeks I write more than others... Here's a quick barometer:   ************Blogs...

This Is Not Your Bag.

Posted by Jill at 6:28 pm on March 09 2013
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Life’s burning questions: *How do people not like mayonnaise? *Who doesn’t see through the facade of Outlet Malls? *Where the HELL is my big red suitcase? Ten days ago, we traveled via direct flight to Salt Lake City (home of attractive white people). Jerry’s bag comes scooting down the ramp. Mine’s gone.  As per the scan tag in Delta’s (yes, I just named names) system,...

Beauty How-To Contouring!

Posted by Jill at 1:37 pm on February 26 2013
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I have deep thoughts. Granted many of them are regarding beauty products or tv shows.   But they’re there.  Like when I envisioned a Modern Family episode where Cam takes up Zumba and is better at it than Gloria.. even though she’s Latina. <<<*Those producers should really call me to write*>>> Or when I say, “I think eyelash extensions will become regular upkeep,...

Beauty Review — Masks

Posted by Jill at 12:48 pm on January 08 2013
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I love a mask.  I must have been a raccoon in a former life.  These days there’s a mask for every occasion. Brightening, tightening, moisturizing, cleansing.   Sadly, they haven’t yet invented a mask that goes to the store and picks up a Coke for you… but maybe it’s in R & D. Brightening: Boscia’s Black Mask $34  www.Sephora.com What They Say:  Illuminate the...

Kids Say The…. You Know

Posted by Jill at 12:14 pm on December 31 2012
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Woke up early early today.    My husband of 18+ years Jerry wants to –ahem— snuggle.  Four year old Patrick wakes up. Me: “Patrick, go find Maggie. She’ll get you juice.”   Doesn’t work.   “Patrick, go find Sammy.  She’s calling you.”   Finally,   “Patrick, daddy and momma are gonna wrestle. Scoot off the bed.”   Patrick...

Thing=King

Posted by Jill at 4:48 pm on December 25 2012
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At Christmastime we all prepare We wrap the presents, make food to share   With weeks of planning of what we’ll do Who’s coming over, what gift for who   Traveling happens; to family and friends It seems the holiday starts when the crazyness begins   They walked simply, nightfall began to loom Brave she was;  protecting Him in her womb   We fuss and we strive to...

12/14/12

Posted by Jill at 5:32 pm on December 14 2012
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When a sad and horrific national tragedy strikes, this phenomenon occurs; “Where were you when?” The towers falling, Columbine, Oklahoma City, Sandy, deaths of important leaders…   We feel the need to share where we were standing, how we learned of the news and paint a picture of how we responded. The optimist and part-time pseudo psychiatrist in me thinks that it’s our way...

Rudolph

Posted by Jill at 8:11 pm on December 09 2012
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I’m rewatching Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. Viewing it years later, I find it odd.   You can tell it was from ‘a different era’.     Rudolph’s dad, Donner, tries to conceal his illuminated nose with a black cover.   He’s seems ashamed of his child.   Had it been filmed these days, the story would have played out differently.   Today we have much more awareness...

The Perfect Gift! My Favorite Things Vol.II

Posted by Jill at 5:19 pm on December 07 2012
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Q: What’s better to give than the gift of music or reading?   (Besides the gift of cheese or Berkshire Hathaway stock?) A: Nothing!   Today my NotSoSoccerMom Radio show had not one, not two, not three but FOUR fabulous authors and every one of their books would be fantastic to give. From Michael Sheahan’s sure-to-be-a-classic “Rooftop Hop” to Beretta Fleur’s pin-up...

I HAD The Baby

Posted by Jill at 9:22 pm on December 04 2012
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Every year on my children’s birthdays, as they receive well wishes & gifts I hover in the background and very audibly whisper “I had the baby…. and I almost died.” I didn’t almost die any of the four times but it’s more interesting of a birth story than, “She scored 8 on her AGPAR.” When I had Allie Grace 14 years ago today December 4th, 1998 it was...

My Favorite Things: Beauty & Food Edition

Posted by Jill at 10:40 am on November 23 2012
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This year I’ve decided to compile a list of “my favorite things”, Oprah style.  Since the only thing that separates fellow media moguls Oprah and I are a few years, a few miles… and a few dollars.   (cough)  The NotSoSoccerMom 2012 Honor Roll:  * BeautySak.com Shop Small Business this year!Cosmetics, Skincare, Hair,  and more, BeautySak.com has it all. Fave Beauty Peter...