After starring in movies like The Whole Ten Yards and the Oscar nominated Syriana, Amanda Peet is returning to television as a lawyer juggling life as a single mother on NBC’s Bent. Married in real life with two daughters, Frances Pen, 4 1/2 and Molly June, 1 1/2, Breezy Mama’s Maya got the scoop on whether she’s a strict mom, the worst dieting advice she’s ever gotten and more.
What are some similarities with your character on Bent and you?
Hopefully a lot. I’m a mom, I’m trying to run a household. I do have a very supportive husband, so that’s a major difference. It is very hard to try and do everything well. My theory is Read More…
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Growing up, Valentine’s Day was always a big deal in my family. We’d have a “Valentine making party” and make Valentine’s for our classmates, have a special family dinner on February 14 and exchange gifts. I like to keep the tradition alive, and do this in my own family today. Though we make a big deal of the holiday, the gifts themselves are small and sweet. Here are some ideas for your own family. . .
For your significant other:
Miles Davis: Love Songs
My husband gave this to me one Valentine’s Day long ago and it still gets ample play time. From Amazon: In keeping with the title, Love Songs captures Miles Davis at his romantic best. These cuts were culled from Read More…
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This post was written by Alex on January 25, 2012
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Got cracked skin? Scaly hands? Chapped lips? Breezy Mama’s Queen of the Caboodle Kelly gives her product picks for beating the dryness of winter.
From Kelly:
Cold weather have you feeling dry and weathered? Lizard be gone with my four fabulous finds that work double duty:
Clarins Rebalancing Face Treatment Oil: This 100% plant based oil immediately Read More…
Now that I have another generation of potential fans — a.k.a. my 1 year old twins — I can’t wait to introduce them to Finding Nemo! Everybody’s favorite fishies (and turtles, too) return to theatres for the first time in 3D September 14th, 2012!
Check out the trailer: Read More…
My son is 6 years old, 4 foot, one inch, and 50 pounds--is he just as safe in a booster as a 5-Point Harness?
This past August, I had to do the “car seat shuffle.” My daughter had outgrown her Britax Roundabout and I had to decide if I should give her my son’s 5-point harness seat, which meant my son would be in a booster, or purchase a new 5-point harness seat. My son, who was just about to turn 6 and start kindergarten, is not a small kid. In fact, he’s one of the tallest in his class. So, he was big enough for a booster, but I have always heard that a 5-point harness is safest, and that one should keep their child in it until they reached the weight maximum.
I struggled and struggled with the decision, and finally decided that my daughter would get a new 5-point, my son’s 5-point would move from my husband’s car to mine (which is our “go-to” family car), and when riding in my husband’s car, my daughter would be in my son’s old 5-point, and my son would be in a booster. PHEW!
In trying to decide what to do, I researched boosters and realized that there is a huge variety on the market–from those that have the LATCH system and cost over $100 to small, backless ones that cost $25. What was best? Breezy Mama turned to Jennifer Walker, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and coordinator of the Kohl’s Safe Rides for All Kids Program at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Center, for some answers.
For those that don’t know, what exactly is a booster seat?
Booster seats are for children who are at least Read More…
Maya in THE purple dress.
When I got the invite to meet all the casts of the upcoming NBC line up, it was like a jackpot! So many names and I couldn’t wait to interview every single one of them. But… then I had complications with surgery that landed me in the hospital for three days and out of commission for another seven. When I asked my Dr. if I could go to Los Angeles, she said absolutely not… until I told her why and even she was trying to figure out a way to make it work. Lucky for me, Maya was able to fill in for me and, as jealous as I was, I was stoked she got Breezy Mama the scoop on how pregnancy has changed Jessica Simpson’s style, why Chelsea Handler snapped, “I’m not f—ing you!”, Amanda Peet’s must have fashion item, what Christina Aguilera said to hook Maya and so much more!
From Maya:
Fabulous people and fabulous event! It was a Read More…
Nicole Richie has gone from a tabloid media mainstay to a busy working mother of two. Originally breaking out from the shadow of her dad Lionel Richie and rising to fame as Paris Hilton’s side kick in the hilarious The Simple Life, the mom to daughter Harlow, age 4, and son Sparrow, age 2, returns to reality television helping up and coming designers perfect their lines as a mentor on Fashion Star. Breezy Mama’s Maya got the scoop on who is HER fashion mentor and how she juggles motherhood and work. Plus! Her fashion faux pas era all we kids of the eighties are guilty of.
Was there a fashion period in your life you cringe over?
I was a huge Read More…
I rarely shop for kid’s clothes. I’m a lucky one—hand-me-downs have been plentiful, and these, combined with gifts at Christmas and birthdays means that my children are outfitted year round. But that doesn’t mean I long to purchase that cute tee or adorable dress—I see them it in the store and exclaim, “How cute is that?!” and promptly move on. So when I was asked to try out the new online deal site, KidsExclusive.com, I didn’t hesitate for a moment. Especially since I’m a pretty frugal shopper—though I love the clothes found at boutiques, I just can’t pay the prices. With KidsExclusive.com, I get the best of both worlds—designer clothes at Target deals.
I was given a $100.00 credit to test out the site–a big chunk of change. But as soon as I got on KidsExclusive.com, I could tell this was going to be Read More…
Are you in need of a gift for an upcoming birthday? Or perhaps doing some Valentine’s Day shopping? Or are you looking for something new for your own children? The kids of Breezy Mama have been busy testing up some toys and the verdict? Any of these gifts will make sure to make the child in your life happy as a clam.
How Do You Feed A Hungry Giant?
This oversize pop-up book written by Caitlin Friedman tells of a little boy named Oscar who finds a giant in his backyard. With clever lines from the Oscar’s dog, Cowgirl, to cool Read More…
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This post was written by Alex on January 19, 2012
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