Archives: Savvy Stories

The Pushing Ball {Montessori Activity}

I purchased a Hammer Balls wooden toy, by Plan Toys. I modified the toy by promptly removed the hammer {after all I don’t want J learning to bang the balls with the hammer}. And thus I turned this really popular toy into a Montessori activity that bab

Island In the Sun

The Scientology Fountain Of Youth

So, can we talk about this?  About how friggin’ good Tom Cruise looked at The Oscars on Sunday night? Because I’m not normally a Tom Cruise fan – but he looked good!  Like, really good.  And young. Do the Scientologists

Slow Cooker Coffee Braised Pot Roast

Pot roast is one of the most comforting foods out there. If your family likes meat and potatoes, this recipe will be a hit!

I might be rewriting my resume very soon

When I was about five my parents got me on tape describing – in all seriousness – what parents do all day. I announced that fathers work and mothers wash dishes.

Oscar Red Carpet Pics – Tina Fey, Kelly Ripa And Penelope Cruz

Last night a lot of stars opted for safe choices to walk the red carpet, and while safe might not get you oooooh’s and aaahhhhh’s it will also make sure you don’t wind up on any worst dressed lists.

Best Dressed Oscar White – Gwyneth Paltrow

Wow! That was what I said when watching The Academy Awards last night and I saw Gwyneth Paltrow in her uber chic white Tom Ford dress complete with cape.  There are very few women who can pull off the cape

Oscar Best Dressed – Michelle Williams In Coral Louis Vuitton

While I might not be fan of Michelle Williams, she got it right this time on The Oscar red carpet. The actress, nominate for her role in ‘My Week With Marilyn’ wore a coral Louis Vuitton gown with a peplum

Oscar Disappointment – Emma Stone

I love Emma Stone. Ever since I saw Emma Stone in Superbad I have loved Emma Stone. And after her bit presenting with Ben Stiller I really LOVE EMMA STONE! But, I was really disappointed with Emma’s red Giambattista Valli

Best Oscar Polka Dots – Natalie Portman

I have always found Natalie Portman to be a great actress, but never very exciting on the red carpet. Last year the Oscar winner was pregnant and wore a lovely pink gown that was strapless to the show and this