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All About The Maxi

It’s all about the Maxi dress. Although a spring and summer must-have, I have already started wearing my forever favorite wardrobe essential… the MAXI dress! A few years ago, I would never have known that the most perfect, lightweight, stylish and comfortable dress style I loved actually had a name! So here is the embarrassing part… It starts with a reality show… in Orange County California… now say it softly… The Real Housewives Of Orange County. Ok, now that it’s out, (yes, I am a glutton for “some” cheesy shows), I first heard the term “Maxi Dress” from the show. Since then, one of my top 10 internet search terms starts with the word MAXI and ends with the word DRESS. That said, here are some fantastic offers from Layla Grayce for you!

Spring is quickly approaching and now is the time to shop for a new stylish wardrobe. Now through March 31st, Layla Grayce is offering 20% off all apparel with promo code style20.

The Orbit Tiered Maxi Dress delivers feminine apparel with inspired prints and impeccable design. A tie-dye chevron print embellishes the three-tiered dress making this dress perfect for a day at the beach or a picnic at the park. A romantic twist on an everyday look, the Sabola dolman-sleeve sweater makes a delicate and sophisticated statement. This creamy beige blouse features two horizontal stripes of sheer white lace across the front, a round collar and wide sleeves. Looking for the perfect scarf? Graphic patterns, down-to-earth elegance and beautifully feminine designs make Pine Cone Hill’s luxurious scarves a charming addition to any ensemble. Delight in the luxury and sophistication of the deliciously lightweight Silver Fox scarf. Don’t miss your chance to shop this fabulous sale!

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Wrath Of Grapes

9/12/2012… The Daily… Wrath Of Grapes (Yes, WRATH of Grapes)… Read on…
The Quote – The Product – The Book – The App – The Music

+ The Product…Shop Our Charm Of The Month – September
Spreading Positive Energy Worldwide – AlexandAni.com

If you haven’t heard about Eco-Friendly Fashion from Alex and Ani it’s time you visit their website for some Positive Energy!!!

+ The Book… The Grapes of Wrath
Of Course I could not suggest any other book when discussing grapes! After almost 40 years, John Steinbeck is still considered one of the greatest writers worldwide!

+ The App… Wine101
Who doesn’t need the greatest beginner’s guide to wine! Wine 101 not only helps you familiarize yourself with various wines, it helps you pair them with food and more!

+ The Music… Listen My Friends: The Best of Moby Grape

And of course… The Playlist…

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Crocs Shoes For Kids

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Crocs Shoes are amazing! My kids love them, my dog’s don’t eat them… (truly a bonus in my home)…

You can get them wet… you can get them dirty… you can add some jibbitz (love jibbitz)… and they are super comfortable!!!

If you haven’t got a pair of Crocs shoes for your kids or yourself yet, today is the day!

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Wine – Red Glass At Night = Mommas Delight, Red Glass In The Morning = Mommas Warning

Bottle Of Red… “A Red Glass At Night Is A Momma’s Delight… A Red Glass In The Morning Is A Momma’s Warning”… (yes, I do think I am quite savvy for making that one up… And yes, totally putting it in quotes to give myself props)…

Recently, I saw a new doctor and was grilled, on paper. One of the questions asked on my 4 page questionnaire – Do you drink alcohol? My answer – Yes. The next question… If yes, how much alcohol do you drink… you get the gist.

Obviously, these questions are on the questionnaire because doctors need to know if you have an alcohol problem or not. It could have to do with the type of medication they may have to prescribe for you at some point… or something else… If everyone gets the same questionnaire, and has to answer the same questions, why do I feel so strange having to answer it?

I don’t like the question because many factors go into my response… Are they talking about this week or last week. Do they mean what I drank last night, or what I plan on drinking tonight due to the anxiety and stress the question caused? Is it a way to make me feel guilty about having a cocktail or two? Yikes… I really don’t like that question!

My reality… last week, I may have had one to two glasses of

red wine

3 nights in a row. Since then, I may not have had any red wine. Tonight, I might have a few friends over and drink three to four glasses. Does that mean that I am an alcoholic??? Absolutely NOT! I have gone months without a drink, nor wanting one. Other times, I have taken a sip of red wine and almost hurled because at that very moment, I couldn’t stand the taste. So now, I need to question the question and question my response… Personally, I don’t think it is a fair question… regardless of my answer, I somehow, am forced to feel guilty for something I am not doing wrong… Kind of like in the first grade when I dropped our guinea pig Snowball, because she nipped me and I got yelled at… The little monster drew blood for no reason… again, I did nothing wrong.

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Who Are These People???

Rarely do I watch the news. It is just too depressing. Logging on to the internet and reading news by choice has always been less emotionally trying on me. Unfortunately, even that is difficult these days. I realize I have said this before, but honestly, why do writers and newscasters believe that the front page should consist of terrible things? They are not necessarily newsworthy! Unless off course, you are a sociopath or get a kick out of pure and simple misery…

Never mind the newspapers being filled with negative stories… have you taken a look at most front pages of websites lately? Take Yahoo for example. I don’t have anything against yahoo, genuinely. The site is informative and their search engine is great. It used to be my home page. Recently, I converted to Google so that I would not immediately be inundated with things I do not care about or do not want to know about. When you log into yahoo, the top stories consist of information regarding terrible things happening in our world, or, even worse, celebrity gossip. The only positive they tend to post is whether someone wore a dress well or not. Seriously? Google, fortunately, does not spew out bad reading material the moment you enter.

Today, I somehow ended up on msn now. The first story that popped into my view was “Tech-savvy citizen rescues 500 dogs from becoming dinner“… A lovely story about a truck load of dogs, some with collars, some with clothes on, who were on their way to a food processing plant. Fortunately, the citizen helped stop the awfulness by utilizing a social network. Ok, so that is not so terrible. The citizen is clearly a hero, but… what the flip is wrong with the people who stole these poor little beings and who are the even more crazy ones who would consider eating them? Yes, I know people from different cultures may be inclined to eat animals I would not consider eating but that does not make me ok with it. Moving on, I got to take my pick of a great list of articles. The first one, “Family rocks out to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ on drive to school“ and next to that article, “Cruel man pays $2,400 for setting fire to neighbor’s cat “… hmm… This got me thinking. Are they putting stories in this order to punish me? A family rocking out in the car to a song is kind of funny. A great little read to rise and shine with a cup of coffee to. Unfortunately, I don’t really think I would want to drink a cup of coffee first thing in the morning, read an article about someone setting fire to a cat, and looking at my pretend cat Penelope purring at my feet. Just another reminder of what may be trending in your world, but not in mine.

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What do you write about?

When I finally started telling people I had this blog/website, they always asked what I wrote about. When I join blog groups or forums, one question that typically pops up on my screen is, what do you write about? For Trending Mom, what I write about is a loaded question… and a difficult one at that.

The whole premise behind my website is to write about whatever is trending in my world. It is about following my own trends and the things important to me in life. There are days I am candid and focus on my children. Other days, my focus is on technology. Off course, anything from the humanitarian realm is always on my radar. When I read books about blogging, the writers tend to stress having a direction. I realize having a focus is important. My direction, unfortunately, is never going to be just about one topic. My focus is never on just one topic. Again, trending mom is about ALL things trending in my world.

“Are you manic?” HUH? Someone actually had the audacity to ask me that after they read through a few pages of my blog. First off, if I was manic, that would be great because it seems I held their concentration enough for them to continue reading. The reality, though, is nope. I am not manic. I am simply normal. I have my ups and downs. I have good days and bad. Some days, my kids frustrate me. Some days, it is my husband. Does it really matter though? Those are the things that make me normal. Not manic. So my response to the individual that asked was, “why, yes, I suppose I may be. A dose of medication may help me too. Got any good doctors?” Clearly (or maybe not), I am kidding! I did respond to the individual with a simple no.

So here is the deal. If you choose to visit on occasion, don’t expect the same tone in all of my posts. Please don’t expect me to post only funnies. Don’t expect me to rate technology every day or to do product reviews. That actually brings me to another topic…. the reviews… You will NEVER find a bad review on my site. Why, you ask… Well, I don’t EVER review what I don’t like. That is never going to change… NOT EVER! I would rather not write about something than give it a negative response… at least not for someone else. Not saying I am perfect… sometimes, I may mention something I do not like a lot… and every so often, I may write about recent frustrations I had with an inanimate object, but… I will not review ANYTHING on this site if I am not confident in it. Remember… you are visiting Trending Mom, all things TRENDING in my world! Now take a minute and join my website will you?

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Apps For Free From A To Z!

April, 5th, 2012

“E” Evernote

Everyone needs this app! First, it is free! Second, this simple app helps you stay organized. you can type ideas, create to-do lists, share files, record audio, capture photos and more. The app allows you to organize all of your notes, across all of your devices! I even have a recipe section saved! Evernote is simple to use and simply works!

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April, 6th, 2012

“F” Flashlight

I’m not sure about you, but I cannot remember the last time my power went out and I had my flashlight sitting next to me. I can remember my power going out and my phone being by by side… since I am never without it. Well, now, I don’t have to bump into things looking for my flashlight when the power goes out. I have one built into my phone! Enough said.

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An iPad App That Spins?

Just when you thought that apps could not get more interactive, an even more, highly interactive app, may hit the streets real soon! The app is called PotteryPrint. The best way to describe PotteryPrint is creative, educational, 3D, tangible (yes, tangible), fun and rewarding!

Think of this… virtual pottery wheel… fun colors… creating fantastic art… validating your art work… sending it off to a 3D printer… and… drum roll please… sealed and delivered to your doorstep! That pretty much sums it up. Now, your child, or you, can create a fantastic and original piece of work, and have it shipped right to you! All of this done in a seamless manner! Not to mention, the paint is not going to be all over your walls! What’s great, is that a child cannot only create something they are proud of, but, before it is shipped in 3D form, they have an opportunity to review it, and make sure it is up to their specs. Talk about feeling accomplished when it arrives! I would most definitely have to place the work of art on my mantle!

You can find out more information about this app on its Kickstarter Campaign page. The campaign only has a few days left! Click on the link and check it out! The video alone is enough to make you love it!

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Instant Film Cameras – Polaroid – A Past Trend Or Not?

INTRODUCING THE Polaroid 300 Instant Camera – Black
Remember the days when the Polaroid Instant Cameras were the best thing since sliced bread! I do! Just when you thought those were completely overshadowed by todays digital trends, Polaroid has brought an old trend to the forefront again.

Recently, my daughters and I were lunching at my girlfriends house. While there, I noticed a bunch of mini pictures on a wall. They were so cute that I had to look closer. As I approached them, I saw family members, friends and many pictures of my girlfriend’s two boys. I asked her where she had them printed. She told me it was from her new camera and then, she pulled it out of a draw… It was adorable! A new toy for this Mom I thought! Although I love my camera, this little mini made me extend my arms and wiggle my fingers like a little kid in a candy store that just couldn’t wait! I had to have it! She handed it to me and I started snapping! With each snap, a picture popped out of the camera. Even better, I got to shake it… “shake shake shake, shake it like a Polaroid picture” (I had to write that… lyrical credits to Outkast)… So much fun! I cannot wait to get my own!

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Elfster, Birthday’s, Presents And More… The App

http://www.elfster.com/

Description: What was it about Elfster that got me? Two things on this little app made me smile. First, the cute little green and pink picture with the elf, and second, the description which includes the phrase “a party in your pocket”! Hopefully, you are already interested in this “FREE” app. It is your very own wishlist, or your families wishlist, that you can share with anyone. Even better, once you start creating wishlists, you have the ability to view trending gifts and add, share, like or simply view them. You can also choose anything to add to your wishlist by entering a website link and browsing. Can’t find what you really want through a website or would prefer being surprised? Enter a description using text. If you are at the mall and see numerous things you would like to put on your Christmas list or child’s birthday wish list, just scan the bar code directly from Elfster and it will be added to your list. You can now follow your families wish lists and they can follow yours! This little app kicks butt and the colors are oh so girly!
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