Calling all you Tori Spelling fans!

September 27, 2010 By

Everyone who is a fan of Tori Spelling and has a twitter account has to follow this Celebrity Mommy  now. She is always filling her page with hilarious comments about her three year old son Liam and two year old baby girl Stella. She just posted these adorable pictures of her lovely family heading to a wedding.

How cute is Stella? Tori tweeted another photo of her saying”Audrey Hepburn or Stella McDermott? Chic 2 year old. Ready 4 wedding! Wearing mamas Audrey necklace 4 HSN Oct!” So precious! This Mama is a definite twitter follow!  Check out her page for more adorable pictures here!

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Bethenny Frankel on The Doctors!

September 25, 2010 By

Yesterday, September 24th, Reality Star, Bethenny Frankel discussed her role as a new mom on CBS’ The Doctors.

The New York Times best-selling author & Celebrity Natural Food Chef appeared on the Emmy Award-winning talk show to get some motherhood tips for her new role as mom to daughter Bryn (who is already almost 6 months old!) Bethenny also joins The Doctors’ “Motherhood Survival Club” to discuss the controversy over designer C-Sections (AKA-when a mom opts for an early C-Section to avoid stretch marks), staying sexy during pregnancy, and when the time is right to resume having sex after giving birth. 
The doctors and Bethenny also discussed the new low-cal cocktail trend, and Bethenny served up her “Skinny Girl” margarita, which has a surprising 500 calories less than a regular Margarita! Yummmyyyy!


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Celebrity Swag "Bump" Gift Bag Giveaway

September 24, 2010 By

Win it! We’re giving away a super hot Celebrity Swag “BUMP” bag to one lucky winner – estimated value $1,450.00 !!!! The Jewels and Pinstripes Summer 2010 Celebrity “BUMP” Bags were gifted to the families of Christina Applegate, Samantha Harris, Ali Larter, Alanis Morissette, among others!


Jewels and Pinstripes Celebrity “BUMP” Bag contains the following products: gift certificate for Walkabye Terrani stroller and coordinating bassinet, bloomed hat and covers plus coordinating calendar by Ana Brandt, Baby Kaed Shyla Diaper Bag in black, gift certificate from Posh Mommy Jewelry, Ritmo™ Advanced Sound System by Nuvo Group, Posh Totsstuffed sheep, catalog and gift certificate, Snuggle Me’z all-in-one infant car seat snuggler,[bump] babies lemon [bump] tank with “Beach [bump]” printed in aqua and “That’s my [bump]” T  for men, Angel Dear fuzzy jacket and brown giraffe blanket, Mabel’s Labels gift certificate, gift certificate from Ladybugs and Lullabies, Daniel Green Rave slippers, stride rite classic white booties, WubbaNub™ giraffe and lamb pacifiers, Booginhead PaciGrip & SippiGrip and a copy of Pregnancy Magazine. Estimated value at $1,450.

Enter to win below by leaving a comment by October 11th, 2010 letting us know what product in the bag is your favorite gift. Eligibility requirements: US Residents only.

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Cooking with Lori Loughlin & Bobby Flay

September 15, 2010 By

Hello All! My name is Carole Heffernan and Colleen has graciously invited me to chime in on Classy Mommy.com as her resident NYC area “Foodie”.  Here I am at a terrific Hellmann’s event that I attended yesterday featuring Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay and Television personality Lori Loughlin (Remember Full House?? We watch it on Nickolodeon daily! She is just as gorgeous as ever in real life!!!) Check out my interview with her below too as she spills her woes about getting her kids to eat too!

I am the proud mother of 4 active boys, and the owner of Party Flavors Catering and Cooking School in Westfield, NJ. I have a passion for food and am thrilled to be able to share my experiences at interesting culinary events with the readers of Classy Mommy! Bobby and Lori have teamed up with Hellman’s for their Real Food Project initiative. The goal of The Real Food Project is to help us parents come up with meal solutions that are budget friendly, fun to cook, and full of flavor.
Chef Bobby and Lori showed us some great recipes for kid’s lunches and after school snacks. Bobby is an amazing chef, and he shared some great tips with us. I love how he told Lori (after she added just a smidgen of Dijon mustard to the egg salad) that  you should always aim to really get the flavors in the food.
His Chef Tip: He said to use more of the ingredients than you think you should so you can really taste them in the finished product – I love that! Lori then threw in plenty more of the mustard, and the egg salad was  delicious. She did have a little issue with taking the same advice with the salt…. We all had a good laugh at the expression on Chef’s face when he tasted her over-salted dish!  Chef and Lori have a great rapport – you could tell they were having a lot of fun together. Later, I had the chance to sit down with the two of them to get some extra dish on their real food tips!
As fellow parents,  I wondered if they had some advice on getting our kids to expand their palates. Here’s the scoop!
Bobby said that the best approach is to expose your kids to lots of flavors early on, involve them in food shopping and  teach them to cook with you. I thought those were great ideas. He also suggested that sometimes kids will try something new if it is offered at a friend’s house, so get your fellow parents on your palate-expanding team!

Lori Loughlin’s Just Like Us –  She Struggles with “The White Food Diet” for her kids too!
Lori and I laughed at how we have both struggled with a “white food” only kid. You know, cheese, pasta, yogurt, bread…. Only white food will pass their lips.
What’s their “go-to” weeknight meals for their families?
Lori said her current favorite is Parmesan Chicken (Bobby’s recipe and on the  Hellman’s website) – she said it’s fast, easy, and her kids think she is a rock star. That works in my book!
Bobby said his favorite meal at home is a simple roast chicken. Everyone loves chicken, they can choose the piece that they like, it is simple to prepare, and there are always leftovers to chop up to use in soups, casseroles or quesadillas. I couldn’t agree more!
And here’s me behind the scenes in the Hellmann’s Kitchen!

Why did Hellmann’s host this fabulous Real Food event?
The afternoon started with a warm welcome from the Hellman’s team and a speech from the director of Share Our Strength, a national non-profit that connects children with the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, active lives. (You can find them on the web at  http://www.strength.org ) Hellman’s has teamed with Share Our Strength and Facebook with a fun idea called Hellman’s Swap and Share. If you go to Facebook.com/hellmans and create your own sandwich, Hellman’s will make a donation to Share Our Strength.
Give it a go! My kids and I tried it last night and that have some crazy ingredients…. My youngest, Ryan, actually wanted whipped cream and sprinkles on top of his turkey. As long as he’ll eat it…..
It was fun to meet such dynamic personalities and watch them in action. The recipes that they made were delicious and very kid-friendly. You can find all of the recipes on the  Hellman’s website. I was especially intrigued by the “Mini Fish Tacos”. When Bobby first described the ingredients in the dish, it didn’t sound like anything MY kids would eat! After I tried them, though, they were actually delicious and I think my kids will love them. Fast and easy, too.
Overall, it was a terrific day and I took away some great tips and a nice resource for recipes. Check out the Hellman’s website when you have a moment and let us know what you think of any of the recipes you try. Hope to see you back here again soon!
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Jennie Garth pushing for healthy school lunches!

September 10, 2010 By

Are you guys sick of the lunches they serve our children in school? Well, Jennie Garth, star of “Beverly Hills, 90210″ sure is! She thinks greasy school lunches are not so cool–and the mother of three wants Congress to help students get better options. In a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Garth urges Rep. Pelosi to put her support behind a House bill that would fight childhood obesity by assisting schools in serving healthier choices.

In her letter Garth says, “I’m writing to you because I am passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles,” She goes on to say, “This past year, I have been working to educate and motivate children to make healthy choices. But nutrition education isn’t enough: We also have to make sure that every child in America can find healthy foods in their school cafeteria.”

The bill is called “The Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act (H.R. 5504)” and would help schools serve more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat plant-based meal options. Garth is one of more than 30 celebrities who have written to Congress to ask for healthy school lunches.


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TJ Maxx Teen Choice Celebrity Buzz

August 5, 2010 By

Take a tour of the TJ Maxx Teen Choice Gifting lounge where we asked celebs to sign these incredible reusable totes to auction off on eBay to raise funds for Save the Children.  Did you know that 1 in 5 children in the US live in poverty?

We were able to chit chat with all the celebs to find out their back to school memories and get their take on the latest fashion trends for this season as they signed bags too. Very cool!

TJ Maxx donated $100 per bag that every celeb signed to Save the Children. This money will help buy school supplies and $100 can even buy snacks for 1 child for 1 year.

The moms and the kids were excited to make an impact and sign the bags. We  loved hearing the stories the celebrity moms shared about their favorite memories and what fashions their kids are digging lately as we mingled.

Kellie Martin says her 3 yr old daughter is crazy for Hello Kitty and that trend seemed to be repeated all day by many of  the tween and teen girl stars that shared their faves and must haves for the season. The girls were also keen on the razzle dazzle as you know the sparkles, gems, and embellisments are still hot. Along with the jeggings for girls. They are too cute.

And layers are hot for both boys & girls this season as evidenced by what everyone was wearing to the event too.

I loved meeting the  young actor who played Jacob in Lost. Isn’t he adorable? He was so polite and sweet. He also brought his little sister along with him and held her hand throughout the event and tour. As for his fashion sense – he was wearing awesome looking sneakers that were totally shiny silver. Very hip.

Thanks to TJ Maxx for supporting Save the Children and letting us help spread their efforts. You can get involved by buying one of these totes at your local stores for only 99 cents. And 100 % of profits will be donated to Save the Children. Isn’t that fabulous?

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Is Ali Larter Pregnant?

July 20, 2010 By

Hmmmm? Rumor has it that  Heroes star Ali Larter is pregnant.  Larter was spotted shopping in Beverly Hills last week sporting what looks like a little baby bump. Star Magazine reports that she is about 4 months pregnant, with her first baby due on Christmas Day. A source told the magazine that Ali and her husband of nearly a year, Hayes MacArthur, are “over the moon” about the pregnancy. Good for them! Looks like we have a new celebrity mom to add to our list. Congratulations Ali and Hayes!

Photo Credit: GSI Media

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Kendra Wilkinson’s new book hits the stores!

July 9, 2010 By

Is this book a must read?

New mom and reality TV star, Kendra Wilkinson has been on the road all week promoting her very first book Sliding Into Home. In her book Kendra opens up about her journey in life so far from her days at the playboy mansion to her new domestic life with NFL star husband, Hank Basset, and new baby boy.

In a recent interview with Hoda and Kathie Lee on the Today Show, Kendra talks about her son saying, “My book is dedicated to my son Hank IV, of course it had to be to him… he’s my boo, he’s my home base, he’s my everything! I would relive this whole book again just for him. There’s not one second of this book I would take back because if it wasn’t for this story, I wouldn’t have my beautiful son!” How sweet!

What do you guys think? Is this book a must read?

PS-How cute is baby Hank?! I can’t get enough of him!

Photo Credit: People Magazine Justin Stephens

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Kourtney Kardashian’s bloom Nursery

July 5, 2010 By

bloom is “Keeping up with the Kardashians” as seen on Kourtney and Khole Take Miami Season 2. bloom and Kourtney embraced the Miami heat and love of the state fruit (an orange!) when decorating baby Mason’s nursery. Kourtney chose bloom’s eco-friendly and award winning alma crib and changing table for the nursery and continued the orange theme with the bloom-fresco loft-the only high chair that goes from infant to toddler from bar height to chair height.

The new mom has opted for the bloom family of products because of their incredible design as well as their safety features and sustainable materials.

alma crib: has a modern design that promotes optimal air flow for baby-so safe it has not be recalled, as many other cribs recently have been (priced at $440).

luxo dresser and changing table: a spacious and versatile furniture piece and changer that matures in style as baby grows (priced at $990).

fresco loft high chair: a 3-in-1 contemporary chair that stays with baby from birth to school age (priced at $499).

You can check out the rest of the collection here. Happy shopping!

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Top 50 Best and Worst Celebrity Author Moms

June 22, 2010 By

Who is your favorite Celebrity Mommy Author? Babble.com did a big reveal of the top 50 best & worst celebrity author mom. They cover it all. Who wrote the sweetest children’s book? The best how-to? The most revealing autobiography? And who probably didn’t write their autobiography at all?

The ever popular mom of eight, Kate Gosselin, finds herself as the 3rd Most Controversial Author  (no surprise there!!!) and 11th favorite author overall.

Coming in at the top of the list is mother of two pre-teen boys, Pamela Anderson who has written two funny and witty novels. I didn’t even know she was a writer! I also had no idea Elisabeth Hasselbeck wrote a book about a gluten free diet. She is one busy Mama -a busy career, book, and 3 kids 5 and under. Wow!

According to Babble, a few of the not so favorites include, Alison Sweeney, Candy Spelling, and Lynne Spears. Rounding out the list at number 50 is Carine Wilson, who has written three books about her struggles with over-eating.

A few of the favorites among these lists were Valerie Bertinelli, Katie Couric, Laura Bennett, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Check out the entire list here and vote for your favorite authors to take the title of most popular celebrity author moms! Thanks to Babble.com for letting us share this cool info.

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