Tag: motherhood

Nora Ephron, As Remembered By Her Son

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Last week the New York Times published a brave and beautiful remembrance of Nora Ephron by her son Jacob Bernstein. It must have been not easy and really hard to write. One of the wonderful passage was:

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Another thing she requested was a pineapple milkshake, so Max brought one from Emack and Bolio’s, made from fresh pineapple. But as far as my mother was concerned, a milkshake is one thing that’s actually better with crushed pineapple. Dole.

“When I get out of the hospital, I’m going to go home and I’m going to make a pineapple milkshake with crushed pineapple, pineapple juice and vanilla ice cream, and I’m going to drink it and I’m going to die,” she said, savoring the last word. “It’s going to be great.”

On this day, I told her some things. After she moved to her bed, I said that sometimes, I thought of the possibility of her not being around and wondered if I’d ever be able to write again. If I’d even want to. And she told me that I would, that I would find it within me, and that whatever happened, she hoped my brother and I would lead the kind of lives where we did stuff big enough to occasionally say, “Wow, I wish Mom was around for this.”

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(First photos by Elena Seibert; third photo of Nora with her sons and Jacob on the left; via the New York Times and cup of jo)

Read Jacob’s full story here. It is soo beautiful ***tears***

xoxo,

Janice

Zara Has Launched It’s Online Store! #DearCanada

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Have you checked it yet ? #DearCanada. Fashion chain Zara as launched its online store yesterday March 6th, selling the full range of women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing available in stores. You can shop now from the comfort of your home, and avoid the madness mass at the store.

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No worries if it doesn’t fit right…the return and exchange policy caters to your needs, with the option of easily returning your purchases at any Zara store, or having the items picked up right from your home.

Your closet will never be more chic!   http://www.zara.com/

Are you more excited as I am about this launch ? Let me know in a comment below as I would love to hear from you.

xoxo,

Janice

Fashion Diaper Bags

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I looked up some of  the  nice collection of baby bags to keep up with everything baby bag style.  As a mom to a little one, your day to day bag is pretty much a diaper bag. We have to hold diapers, wipes, bottles, creams, snacks, sippy cups, the list goes on and on and we need something functional and spacious to accommodate all these things. Usually during the week,  you will always see me with not only a diaper bag but also a handbag “my hand bag”.  I have so many things I carry around daily and now that my son is almost two.. I need to hold more and more things like books and toys! I am a fan of diaper bags that are more fashion forward and that don’t necessarily look like a “diaper bag”.  Below are some of the great diaper baby bags I adore .

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Helmut Lang bag via matchesfashion.com

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Burberry Sloan Leather Baby Bag via Saks 5th Ave

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Marie Antoinette in Silver

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Marc Jacobs Eliz-A Baby Bag in Night Blue via Shopbop

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Gucci Mamas Bag via Neiman Marcus

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Burberry Amelia Check Baby Bag via Neiman Marcus

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Coach Alex Stitched Patent Leather Baby Bag (I have this bag and totally recommend it)

Have you ever bought a diaper baby bags ? Are you planning on getting one ? Let me know as I would love to hear from you.

xoxo,

Janice

5 Essentiels For The Mom On The Go

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I think they’re few must-have items that every mom should have with her at all times, just to be prepared in case of a chaotic situation. Here are my top 5 life-savers.

The Mom Bag:

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Invest in one great bag large enough to carry around all our daily “chose”–like this Gucci and Michael Kors. With such a fabulous bag no one will ever guess it’s filled with kid’s stuff!

Hand Sanitizer:

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Little fingers loves touching all kinds of things, so you always have to be prepared. I always have hand sanitizer on hand just in case my son decides he must touch that germ filled surface. Bath and Body Pocketbacs are my fav because they smell utterly delicious.

Over-Sized Glasses:

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Our morning routines can be brutal. Sometimes we can barely get dressed, much less put on make-up before we get out of the house. So instead I put on a pair of over-sized glasses. (It’s better than looking lie a raccoon because you did not have much sleep). We’ve all been there. Try these great shades from Bebe.

Light-Weight Scarf:

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If you’re always cold like me, you’ll appreciate this. Carry a light-weight scarf with you to warm you up and also to hide those food stains you’ve acquired throughout the day, or to simply jazz up a plain outfit. Choose something neutral that can go with everything and can be worn year round. These American Apparel jersey scarves are so budget friendly, you can afford to buy them in every color!

Lip Gloos:

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A lip Gloss is a necessity for me. I cannot leave or function without my lip gloss. I hardly ever use lipstick, unless I’m going somewhere special.  This Victoria Secret lip gloss is shiny and moisturizes your Twisted Citris lips immediately.

What are some of your favorite “must-have” items? Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice