We’ve got the buzz and a whole lot of color to!
The MOMS and Zarbee’s hosted a special screening of the movie Hero Of Color City at The Disney Park Avenue Screening room! Check out pictures and video from the event below!
Photos By: Fredy Mfuko of Mission 101 MediaThis morning on Pix11 The MOMS stopped by and gave us their tips on ways you can easily transform your look from day to night and still look like a rockstar! Click here to view this weeks segment!
A special thanks to Century 21, One Clique Shoes, We Love Colors, Zanhkna, By Chance Design, Old Navy, American Eagle Outfitters, UR Powered and NFL Style for providing us with these great & affordable fashion pieces!
Looking for ways to spice up a traditional family favorite dinner dish like Mac ‘N’ Cheese? The Moms have the answer!
Yesterday afternoon The Moms met up with the Stouffer’s food truck at Make Meaning in New York City with the infamous Chef Lucien, of Stouffer’s & Chef Donatella Arpaia, the beloved judge on Food Networks Iron Chef America and The Next Iron Chef to teach our #StouffersMOMS simple and easy bring life to a family favorite like Stouffer’s Mac ‘N’ Cheese! By adding vegetables and special spices this family favorite because more nutritious and delicious!
[youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es07dsEiuZw&feature=youtu.be’]What do you get when you mix cooking, crafting and Mac ‘n’ Cheese? A Mamarazzi® Event of course!
Yesterday The Moms held a Mamarazzi® Event at Make Meaning in NYC on the Upper West Side with Stouffer’s and celebrity guests Chef Lucien and Chef Donatella Arpaia! Check out images from yesterday’s event below!
Feeling a bit overwhelmed when it comes to keeping up with your kids and their busy schedules?! No problem!
The MOMS have the solution and have shared their secret ways of managing their kids very busy schedules this morning on Pix11 Morning News! Click here to find out more!
The MOMS & Norwegian Cruise Line want to give family trips away to you. Both Denise and Melissa have cruised Norwegian with their families and want to share their experience with you. Check out the recent winner and stay tuned and follow @themoms to be eligible to win a trip for your family.
By Alexa Wilberton
Friendship, compassion, overcoming obstacles and perseverance are common characteristics that can be used to make up many of The Moms events and are also the underlying themes of the film Dolphin Tale 2. The Moms and Norwegian Cruise Line hosted a special screening of the film starring Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson and Morgan Freeman. Let’s take a look at some action shots from the event!
**Congratulations to our giveaway recipient Nichol Perez of FiveLittleWords.net for winning the Norwegian Cruise Vacation Giveaway -@nilimonicky and our other guests Karen Proctor, Adam Cohen and Lyla Gleason for winning tickets to see the Radio City Musical Rockettes!**
By: Denise Albert
Years ago, the thought of being an “independent” mom might have scared me. I’ve always been an independent person, but not financially. Now that I’ve been separated and divorced for almost 3 years, my independence has never felt better.
I have injected a new sense of freedom into my life that was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. Every day, I took a measure of joy in simple activities that I had previously taken for granted: grocery shopping, filling up the car, helping my kids with their homework. Odd as it may sound, I found these little moments exhilarating, because I was finally doing them entirely on my own terms.
But my new single-hood also introduced me to some hard truths about post-marriage life. As I’ve written elsewhere, among these were my realization about the importance of never ceding control over your financial life to another person, and having my eyes opened to the bias and discrimination that divorced women can face simply because they are divorced.
I realized I had to face my fears head on and decided to tackle something that I wasn’t totally comfortable managing – money.
The banking industry has probably never seen a grown woman so excited about opening a checking account, but that mundane act represented a new world of freedom and control for me. In fact, I liked it so much, I opened accounts for my children so they could learn the importance of financial control right from the start. Websites like MyInforms can help people get a handle on their finances and better understand the more confusing aspects of staying on top of your money.
I also applied for a new credit card of my own– and as happy as the checking account made me, the credit card felt even better, both on a spiritual level, but also on a practical one. As there are so many credit cards to choose from, you’ll need to actually take into consideration aspects like the annual percentage rate, fees and even cashback. From cards like Remember Mastercard to store credit cards, be sure to know what you are getting yourself in for before committing to anything.
This time around was more of a success than it had been when I initially tried applying for a credit card. As I was having financial difficulties and had a bad credit score, I wasn’t sure how to go about it all. But once I found out I could apply for a credit card or even get a loan without using a guarantor, I felt like there was a way around all these financial worries that I once had. It is important to understand that whatever you’re going through, there is pretty much always a solution and it will get easier in the end. Because another truth I realized is that no one is busier than a newly-single mom, and the card I got an American Express Credit Card) made a lot of the little things I had to do every day easier to juggle and easier to track.
So where I had previously ignored my mother’s warnings to stay on top of my finances, I now listened. Not only that, but I started to heed another one of her favorite pieces of advice: charge EVERYTHING. Because since you’re going to be spending the money anyway, you might as well rack up points and rewards along the way.
So I did. But I added my own dimension to my mom’s advice. I accumulated points with a goal in mind: to furnish my kids’ rooms in my new apartment solely by using points.
Was it easy? No. In fact, it was just the opposite. But by sticking with my plan, and overcoming much of that aforementioned bias, I am here today, working in an apartment that I rent. And I’m right down the hall from my kids’ rooms, which are tricked out with Pottery Barn’s greatest hits, thanks to my mom’s advice, my own efforts, and the excellent American Express Membership Rewards.
Some things about my previous life were easier, sure, but the price was too high. I’ve learned a lot since then, especially when it comes to money, which I will never look at the same way again. Every charge that the new me makes is thoughtful and meaningful. Every thing I buy, I’m proud to pay the bill. Every dollar I make, I spend or save exactly how I want to.
For me, there’s nothing better than these every day, single MOMents for me.
I was selected by American Express to help educate consumers about the Amex EveryDay Credit Card. As such, I was paid for my services, but tips and opinions shared about and American Express and the Amex EveryDay Credit Card are my own.
How do you keep your kids healthy during the flu season?
This morning on Pix11 Morning News, The MOMS were joined by the lovely, Dr. Mia Finkelston of LiveHealth Online to talk about keeping the family healthy during the back to school season. To watch this mornings segment Click Here!
Friday September 5th 2014, The MOMS will be hosting a “Mamarazzi” Fashion Show in front of a live studio audience at the SiriusXM studios in New York. The hosts will interview designers and will focus on children’s fashion and style trends for fashionable moms!
If you’d like to be a part of The MOMS Mamarazzi ® Fashion Show with The MOMS and their special expert guests including Liz Lange, the pioneer of “maternity chic” stylish, body conscious clothes for pregnant women, up and coming mom designer and co-founder of OneClique Sandy Sacculo, Amber Sabathia of CCandy along with the MLB and Alison Brettschneider of 25Park please e-mail alexa@themoms.com!
(NOTE: You will receive confirmation from alexa@themoms.com that your name has been added to the guest list for the event along with additional details)
SiriusXM Announces 7 Days of Style
Exclusive programming to be headlined by New York Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis and Laura Brown, Executive Editor of Harper’s Bazaar
Film director and SiriusXM host Perri Peltz presents exclusive interview with designer Tory Burch to discuss the creation of Burch’s line for New York Fashion Week
Programming will air on SiriusXM Stars channel 109
NEW YORK – September 3, 2014 – SiriusXM today announced 7 Days of Style; exclusive fashion programming airing in tandem with New York Fashion Week, beginning Thursday, September 4.
SiriusXM’s programming will feature interviews, tips, and rare behind-the-scenes access to some of the world’s most respected designers and stylists. When it comes to using SiriusXM for business, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages (you could click this to learn more about it). SiriusXM hosts and world-renowned experts will share the season’s latest must-have styles and trends in fashion, beauty, and accessories.
On Wednesday, September 10, SiriusXM will launch a live, one-hour, four-week series hosted by Laura Brown, Executive Editor of Harper’s BAZAAR. Brown, trendsetter, fashion editor, and host of the popular YouTube fashion series, The Look, will talk to listeners about the latest tips on beauty and style, as well as speak with industry experts, editors of the 147-year-old magazine, and celebrity guests. Content creators wishing to utilize the YouTube platform to grow an audience may want to consider something like Getfans to boost their subscriber base and views to promote organic growth.
Legendary fashion icon Fern Mallis will take SiriusXM listeners backstage during New York Fashion Week as she talks to buyers, bloggers, models, photographers, designers, and celebrity attendees for their perspectives on the collections. Many of whom, enjoy a social media boost by adding free instagram followers instantly every now and then so I hear. It is no wonder that platforms such as Instagram are used by most bloggers and fashion personalities. Since photo and video sharing platforms are great for marketing their brands, it is an inevitable online marketing tool. Engaging the audience might take a good amount of time and using Growthoid or Growthsilo (Instagram automation tools) has become quite normal these days. During SiriusXM’s 7 Days of Style, Mallis will also host fashion roundtables with guests including designers Max and Dao of Public School, Brandon Sun, and Bibhu Mohapatra. Fashion Insiders with Fern Mallis will air daily beginning Thursday, September 4 through Thursday, September 11 at 8 pm ET.During SiriusXM’s 7 Days of Style, Mallis will also host fashion roundtables with guests including designers Max and Dao of Public School, Brandon Sun, and Bibhu Mohapatra. Fashion Insiders with Fern Mallis will air daily beginning Thursday, September 4 through Thursday, September 11 at 8 pm ET.
Documentary film director and SiriusXM host Perri Peltz presents “The Road to Fashion Week,” featuring an exclusive interview with style icon and designer Tory Burch about the process of creating a line for New York Fashion Week from the showroom to the runway. The designer also discusses the great efforts of the Tory Burch Foundation in supporting female entrepreneurs. Airs Tuesday, September 9 at 11:00 am ET.
The Moms with Denise Albert and Melissa Musen Gerstein host a “Mamarazzi” Fashion Show in front of a live studio audience at the SiriusXM studios in New York. The hosts will interview designers and will focus on children’s fashion and style trends for fashionable moms. Airs Monday, September 8 at 11:00 am ET.
SiriusXM’s 7 Days of Style is available via satellite on SiriusXM Stars channel 109 and through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and mobile devices. For a complete list of air dates and times, please visit www.siriusxm.com/stars. After the broadcast, subscribers will also be able to listen via SiriusXM On Demand. Please visit www.siriusxm.com/ondemand for more information.
Additional fashion programming on SiriusXM will include:
Just Jenny with Jenny Hutt will feature daily segments focusing on fashion for women over forty, advice for time-strapped moms, career women, and everyone in between. Expert guests will discuss jewelry trends, beauty tricks and athletic apparel. Airs Thrusday, September 4 at 10:00 am ET.
Financially Fearless’ Alexa von Tobel will explore the business of fashion including what investment pieces are worth the splurge and ways to save for those must-have items. Airs Thursday, September 4 at 11:00 am ET.
Bevy Smith, co-host of Bravo’s Fashion Queens, shares her street style inspiration with special guest bloggers, magazine editors and Instagram stars to help fashionistas develop their own street style. Airs Wednesday, September 10 at 11:00 am ET.
Dermatologist to the stars, Dr. Fredric Brandt, will offer listeners tips and shortcuts straight off the runway including secrets to supermodel skin and how you can implement the strategies at home. Ask Dr. Brandt airs Saturday, September 6 at 1 pm ET.
Cosmo’s Wake Up with Taylor will be joined by editors and bloggers discussing the process of creating signature looks. Airs Friday, September 5 at 8:00 am ET.
SiriusXM Stars channel 109 features unique and diverse programming for women all in one place, including shows hosted by Dr. Laura, Pia Lindstrom, Fern Mallis, Martha Stewart, and others.
For more information, please visit www.siriusxm.com.
Need a little inspiration in the organization department? Take a look at The MOMS segment on Pix11 for great ways to help you organize your life and your kids lives HERE!
Special thanks to MakeSpace, Skip Hop, JCPenny, The Container Store, Bed Bath & Beyond, Joy Mangano & Vitamin World for providing us with these great items to help us stay organized!