My body type is petite. Lucky Brand- ‘Lola Bootcut’ Fit: I am 5’2 in height and these jeans are way too long for me and apparently they don’t carry any jeans that I wouldn’t have to hem up. I was disappointed on how they sagged off my butt too, is it more lady like to say “bottom?” They even sagged from the back of my legs! Either way, baby have back, but I guess not enough of it to fill these jeans. Texture/Color is: The texture was comfortable and the color was your typical, dark blue, slightly washed...
Melissa Gorga Interview: Co-Star of ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ and Recording Artist! By: Michelle Rivera
1. Melissa, it’s very obvious that your family comes first in your life, what has been the biggest challenge of balancing your new found fame and entertainment career with balancing being a wife and a mother to three small children? That is the biggest challenge, managing it all, but it’s also the greatest challenge because it’s everything that I have wanted. I couldn’t be more blessed. I have my husband, our beautiful children, my music career, and the show. It’s really surreal. 2. You’ve been very open about how having a career in music has been your dream all of your life, now that you’ve debuted On...
‘Goodbye, Mother Guilt: The Secret To Staying Committed Is Letting Go.’ Written by Laurie Lethert Kocanda of ‘Hot Sweaty Mamas’
If you’re like most moms, it takes more than good intentions to stay committed to a fitness routine. Don’t let that occasional cookie get you down. What’s really standing in your way is an overdose of something much more toxic: Mother Guilt. Overcoming Mother Guilt—maybe just locking yourself in the closet for an hour at a time is essential if you want to carve out time to get fit. First you need to free up a little mental space so you are strong enough to make the appropriate compromises. Lose the Preconceptions and Misconceptions Start by identifying your preconceptions of...
Johnny Cash ‘You Are My Sunshine’
I have always loved the song, ‘You Are My Sunshine.’ My mom used to sing it to me and now I sing it to my daughter. However, the sadness in this song is palpable, especially when Johnny Cash sings it. His rendition brings tears to my eyes. I think at one point or another in all of our lives we have had our sunshine taken away. httpv://youtu.be/FQ9oIIzMrlA
Happy Thanksgiving From Mommyhood to Hollywood!!!
Dear Readers, Happy Thanksgiving from my family here at Mommyhood to Hollywood to all of yours! May you enjoy your day and all of your blessings! Thank you to all of you for your loving support of Mommyhood to Hollywood! Now enjoy the silly Thanksgiving Song by Adam Sandler, it’s a classic! Love, Michelle Rivera Founder & Editor-In-Chief of Mommyhood to Hollywood httpv://youtu.be/-z27FKwupds
How To Safely Fry Your Thanksgiving Turkey! Written by Michelle Rivera
Fried Thanksgiving Turkey has become increasingly popular. Unfortunately though there are many people who still do not know how to do it safely. Common mistakes, like using the wrong kind of oil, frying indoors, not defrosting the turkey, and so forth have led to more fires within the home on Thanksgiving day. As a matter of fact it is reported that there is an average of 2,000 fires in residential buildings on Thanksgiving every year. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, every year there are an average of 5 deaths, 25 injuries, and $121 million in property damage or...
Money-Saving Tips for Hosting Holiday Parties Written by America’s Host Liza Utter
The holidays happen but once a year, so when celebrating, there is ample reason to pull out all the stops to share the cheer. But then, before you know it, you’ve racked up thousands of dollars on lavish dinner parties, holiday hostess gifts, gourmet goodies to tempt all those impromptu visitors, and decorations. Holiday celebrations and large credit card bills, however, don’t have to go hand in hand. From making smart choices when planning the menu to taking a cue from nature when decorating the table, there are a number of ways to cut back on some areas of traditional...
From Jello to JLO: Cardio Barre, Hollywood’s Hottest Workout! Written by The Other Sarah
I am quite pleased with myself. Seriously, I am patting myself on the back right now. After an almost year-long hiatus, I worked out. I did cardio. I broke a sweat. I had aches and pains to show for my efforts. This is a big deal for me, people. I am that girl, or I’ve at least become that girl, that loathes anything that smells like exercise—I don’t run on treadmills, I don’t climb Stairmasters, I don’t race to nowhere on stationary bikes, at least not willingly. No, I haven’t been unfairly blessed with a hot bod that requires zero...
Sibling Rivalry: Chopped Liver? Written by Elissa R. Lerma
I know I am going to sound completely full of myself here, but I’m going to just say it, I have some cute kids and when they are babies, the cuteness is off the charts. My kids are 5 years apart, so for 5 years my oldest was the only one getting all of the compliments and pinched cheeks. Then the baby was born and the spotlight that had been all hers all those years was suddenly pointing at someone else. I didn’t think anything about this until my oldest asked me one day, “Why does everyone always talk about...
(Expired) Jewelry Kit Giveaways For Your Kids!!! Written by Michelle Rivera
If your kids love doing arts and crafts then this giveaway is just for you! Mommyhood to Hollywood is giving away two adorable jewelry kit sets courtesy of http://www.craftprojectideas.com! There will be two winners chosen to receive one of the following kits, and all you have to do is ‘LIKE’ the Mommyhood to Hollywood Facebook page and then write on the wall, “My kid wants a jewelry kit!” Here are the adorable kits below! Winners will be announced Tuesday, November 29th! 3-in-1 Rock Bangles, ABC Beads and Shoelace Bracelets! Make 21 projects in one kit! Rock Bangles: Design and...