December 29 2010

Novel idea

Here is a list of some of our favorites...

Teacher's Gift

Be the change you want to see in the world. -Ghandi

2 Teach is

2 Touch lives

4 ever

 

Love/Wedding/Anniversary
Love is the greatest virtue of the heart.  -Frank Lloyd Wright
  Once upon a time...and they lived happily ever after  .
Eat, Drink & Be Married
Faith, Hope and Love, but the greatest of these is Love  -1 Corinthians 13:13
Love doesn't make the world go 'round.  Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.
   – Franklin P. Jones
L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle. (The love that moves the sun and other stars.)   
    - Elizabeth Gilbert 

Girlfriend Gift
The right shoes can change your life.  – Cinderella
Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.  – Mae West
I've been on a calender, but never on time. – Marilyn Monroe

Family
Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city. – George Burns
Human beings are the only creatures on earth that allow their children to come back home. – Bill Cosby
My family tree is filled with nuts. -Unknown

Housewarming/Host(ess)
Good food, good friends, good times.
Nothing is too much trouble if it turns out the way it should. – Julia Child

Children's
When I grow up I want to be a little boy. – Joseph Heller
Tout ce qui est petit est mignon. (Everything which is small is cute)
Be silly. Be Honest. Be kind
Twinkle twinkle little star, do you know how loved you are.
Happy girls are the prettiest.

Inspirational
What are you prepared to do to be the person you want to become? – Unknown
To the illuminated mind, the whole world burns and sparkles with light. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it's not. – Dr. Seuss
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. – Phyllis Diller
Be the change you want to see in the world.  – Mahatma Ghandi
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake. - Henry David Thoreau

Just for fun
Let's get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini. – Mae West
Tout ce qui est petit est mignon. (Everything which is small is cute)
Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company. – Mark Twain

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August 20 2010

The Ins and Outs of Fall Fashion

We all try to keep up with what's hot in fashion but it's just as important to know what's not!  We've selected our favorite trends for the fall season.  We're also listing those styles that, like the summer heat, are on their way out! 

Look for this fall's INs and OUTs under DRESS and GLOW.  

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Welcome Fall

Our favorite season has arrived, finally!  From Halloween and Thanksgiving to fashion and flavors, MNH shares everything FALL FABULOUS!

August 03 2010

Take a look back at our favorite posts - Top 5 from each category

Dear MNH readers:

As we continue to grow our categories: LIVE, DRESS, GLOW, EAT, NURTURE & HONEYBABY we thought it would be fun to take a look back over our first six months and revisit some of our favorite posts. As always we are encouraged by your input and continue to love sharing all the wonderful things we come across through friends, family and our own personal day to day finds.  We always welcome your thoughts, comments, ideas, concerns and most importantly, any products, tips or tricks you would like to share with MNH readers.  

Thank you for being so loyal and we hope that you will continue to spread the word. Oh and, "fan" us on Facebook.  We love all the attention we can get.

All the best,

Amanda and Deborah

p.s. If you know a special someone who would like to be featured in our weekly BUZZ let us know.  We'll do the rest.  

Our All Time Favorites To Date:

LIVE: Greetings my beautiful and cheery door.  Add a NEW color to your lips, wardrobe and entryway this season.  Any high gloss shade that suits your happy winter soul will do.  

DRESS: Hunter Wellington's are classic and here to stay. Love the new cable-cuff welly sock.

GLOW: One word: Clarisonic.  It works!  Your skin will look and feel clean and fresh all year long.

EAT: To die for - Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

NURTURE: CareCalendar.org - A perfect way to lend a helping hand.

HONEYBABY:  Have a seat!  Phil and Ted's ultra lightweight travel seat is safe, sturdy, and fully collapsible. Genius!

A very close second:

NURTURE:  REVIVE those tired eyes -reviewed by MNH's book worm,  Ashley VonHatten

LIVE: Chair Revival -wrap it in some new threads and love it all over again

DRESS: What a girl wants, what a girl needs is a place to put her jewelry

GLOW: "You Don't know Jacques" and the NEW Chanel "Paradoxal" (both perfect for this fall)

EAT: Our favorite diet guru, Nicole and what's in her grocery bag

HONEYBABY: The Crayon Apron is simply precious!

Those that Follow:

EAT: Best (box) brownies -secret disclosed.

LIVE:  Clean windows, great view.

DRESS: BCBG wrap and go.

GLOW: Buxom lip gloss  --MNH favorite colors: Jessica, Katy & our new addition, Bunny!

NURTURE: Any Tracy Anderson (or Kim Wallis-our local STL favorite) exercise regime will whip you into shape.

HONEYBABY: Hip cool boots for boys (or girls) - the MacAlister from CrewCuts

Of course, they made the cut:

GLOW:  Lollia hand creme  -Gift a little something special. Favorite scent - "Wish"

LIVE: best candle - Capri Blue from Anthropologie -for the housewarming hostess

DRESS: Look good in the WUNDERful Groove Crop -lululemon

EAT: Superb, tasty and lasts and lasts - Robbins Family Farm Balsamic Vinegar

NURTURE: Fantastic Mr. Fox -reviewed by Sam, our favorite movie nerd

Last, but certainly not least:

HONEYBABY: Darling handmade dresses from Tony Tierney

LIVE: Cozy up with the softest blanket ever - Barefoot Dreams 

DRESS: Get dressed up with Deepa headbands

GLOW: Away with the frizz with Bumble & Bumble

EAT: Delicious and a perfect dish any time of the year - Skillet Lasgna

NURTURE:  Best natural way to help prevent sinus and allergy issues - Neti Pot

July 23 2010

Back to School

With only a month away before school is back in session, it's time we all start making our lists and checking off the necessary goods needed to get our beautiful offspring in shipshape for back-to-school. 

Beat the Back-to-School Blues

Invite your child's classmates over for a Popsicle Party.  Limit it to one hour, just enough time for the kid's to say, "HI", have a lite treat and a quick game of chase.  Have it at your home, a local park (with a water fountain) or your child's school playground. Include the moms to lessen your responsibility. All you need is popsicles and napkins (or wet wipes).  

Healthy Kids. Healthy Planet

LunchSkins are perfect for wrapping sandwiches, chips, fruit, anything for a child's (and adult) lunch and you don't have to use and waste all those plastic bags.  We also love the Goodbynn "Classic" and Go Green Bento lunch boxes (yes, boxes!)  Both have several compartments, eliminating the need for baggies. Swap the juices boxes and plastic bottled waters for a reusable aluminum bottle.  Also see ReUseIt.com for more tips and product choices.  

Stay tuned for FRESH ideas for healthy meals and snacks for growing minds and bodies. 

Up and At 'Em

Replace the noisy alarm clock with a dawn simulator.  The gradual light of the SunRise Alarm Clock awakens you the way nature intended.  These are especially useful for cranky sleepheads and habitually late risers. 

What to wear?

Ok, so most of us don't dress our kids in Stella McCartney (shown in photo) but deep down we all want our children to be as fashionable, if not more, than ourselves.  Luckily, several big-name retailers now offer complimentary styling advice and "looks" of the moment. Click here to see a list of retailers we love.

School Mode.

Getting back into the bedtime and morning groove can be challenging after those late summer nights.  Here are a few articles that might be helpful in getting your kids back into the school routine. 

Back-to-School Countdown by Kaboose

About.com -Getting your kids ready for back-to-school

Redbook - Back to School is Back

Back to School - Re-engaging your Children

July 13 2010

Summer Makeup

The mid-summer heat is setting in and while the days are getting shorter, they're also getting hotter!  Between humidity and sweat, it's almost impossible to keep your makeup from sliding off and constant reapplication only creates a cakey plastic look. So this week we asked a pro for tips to help beat the summer heat and transition into fall. 

Professional makeup artist, Julie Burr, shares her favorite products that hold up in the heat and humidity of an Indian Summer.  For over ten years, Julie has worked for Lancome Paris, Laura Mercier, and Bobbi Brown and is currently a freelance artist in the Vancouver and Seattle areas.  Thank you Julie!

Bobbi Brown Meltproof Makeup

The whole line is amazing especially the Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner. No drip, no smudge, no scraping the eye with a pencil.  It goes on like silk and is definitely the must-have of the Meltproof collection. 

Laura Mercier Sequin Eye Colour

Shimmer shadows twinkle in the light making them a  beautiful choice for evening events and moonlit nights. Apply Laura Mercier Sequin Eye Colour (my favorite shade is Peacock) with a pat of your finger.  It's super easy and long lasting!!

Denim & Rose Face Palette

Bobbi Brown's limited edition Denim & Rose Collection will get you back into your jeans this fall with a face to match.  The face palette includes fresh shades for eyes, lips, and cheeks. It's all there!

Philosophy Beach Party 3 in 1

Don't leave the beach behind this summer.  Wash it in through fall!  

Beach Party shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath- Philosophy

MAC Mineralized Blush Duo

Mineralized Blush Duo by MAC brings a healthy glow to sunkissed faces.  You can blend the two shades evenly or go a little heavier on one then the other for a variation of colors that can take you from one season to the next.