Nanette

Get Thee To A Group Workout

June 28, 2012

I’m a social butterfly who much prefers the company of others. This need to be around others, particularly adults, is exaserbated by the copious amount of time I spend by myself or just with my kiddo as a work-at-home mom. Recently I decided it was time to be with more adults and join a nearby [...]

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Our 14 Favorite Movie Soundtracks

June 21, 2012

A movie’s soundtrack may not necessarily break the movie on its own, but it can certainly help make the movie. A great soundtrack enhances the storyline, further building upon your emotional connection to the movie. Best of all, a killer soundtrack makes it easy to transport yourself back to the cinematic magic of your favorite [...]

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6 Online Music Streaming Services

June 14, 2012

The beauty of today’s technology is that you don’t always have to schlep around your iPod or favorite CDs (people still buy those, right?) to access great music. You also don’t have to be a slave to the Billboard charts to unearth new artists. With so many great online music streaming services, the musical world [...]

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Our Favorite Sports Bras

June 8, 2012

Whether you’re petite up top or well-endowed, like yours truly, it’s important to support your breasts. A good sports bra is particularly crucial, as that’s when you’re moving hard and gravity is working against you. Once those ligaments stretch, they’re stretched for good! Or bad, as the case may be. But never fear! We’ve got [...]

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Our Summer Movie Preview

May 15, 2012

Summer is just around the corner. With it comes backyard BBQs, basking in the sunshine, and—obviously—a slew of summer movies. There’s nothing like escaping to a cooled movie theater with a bag of buttery popcorn and an icy drink. Here’s our summer movie preview and some of the flicks you can expect when the temperature [...]

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Four Photo-Editing Alternatives to Picnik

May 9, 2012

When web-based photo editing tool Picnik closed down earlier this month, it was a sad day for fans like me. Although it had a stand-alone site, I particularly loved that it was integrated right into Flickr. It was easy to upload large batches of photos to edit, create collages and import into Facebook. I could [...]

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7 Eggs-ellent Ideas To Celebrate With Your Kids And Easy Easter Crafts

April 6, 2012

There are just a few days left before the Easter Bunny makes his rounds, so we’ve pulled together seven creative, crafty ways to celebrate with eggs. Depending on the ages of your kiddos, they can be hands-on helpers or simply appreciate the finished product with these easy Easter crafts ideas. Get creative with what you’ve [...]

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Easter Eats to Remember – A Round Up of Our Favorite Pinterest Recipes

April 4, 2012

If you’d like to kick your Easter celebrations up a notch this weekend, we might just have the idea that you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re treating yourself or entertaining a crowd, these adorable creations are sure to please. Imagine the thrill of waking up to this bunny pancake Easter morning. Source: willowvalley.com via Nanette [...]

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Our Spring Dress Guide

March 29, 2012

Flowers are starting to bloom again. The chill in the air has begun to turn warm. My hidden candy stash is filled with Cadbury Creme Eggs. Spring is here, and with it comes a chance to spruce up your wardrobe with some oh-too-cute dresses. Whether you’re in a cooler climate where you may need to [...]

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Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Dishes and Drinks

March 14, 2012

There are just a few days left before St. Patrick’s Day, a popular holiday for feasting with friends and family. For many it’s the perfect excuse to throw back a pint or two, and for others, it’s the perfect excuse to whip up a feast good enough to make everyone green with envy. We’ve pulled [...]

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