MAURICE SENDAK

"I don’t write for children. I write. And someone says, that’s for children." 

— Maurice Sendak

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Sadly, Maurice Sendak, children's author and illustrator of many books including, Where The Wild Things Are, died today at 83. I never knew what an interesting and funny person he was until I saw this interview on "The Colbert Report".It was actually very inspiring. Sometimes you just need to be reminded not to give a crap about what anyone else thinks. I hope he is now in a better place...where ebooks don't exist. Enjoy.

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MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

10 GIFT IDEAS FOR MOMS

Lem Lem Scarves

Supermodel / actress and former World Health Organisation's Goodwill Ambassador, Liya Kebede discovered that weavers in her native country of Ethiopia were losing their jobs due to a decline in local demand for their goods and wanted to do something about it. So she started Lemlem in 2007 as a way to inspire economic independence in her native country and to preserve the art of weaving. These scarves are light, beautiful, and giving women jobs in Ethiopia...I think mom would approve. 

Capri Blue Candles

Capri Blue candles last forever and all smell amazing. Perfect for burning on long summer nights :)

Cheese Of The Month Club Membership 

If you live on the west coast I highly reccomend anything from Andrew's Cheese Shop in Santa Monica. The people there are amazingly helpful and will not steer your wrong. If you live on the east coast I recommend using New York's legendary Murrays' Cheese Shop. 

Pinhole Press Mini Photo Book or Brag Book

So she can show off pictures of her babies or grand babies. (I made one of Ernie haha)

West Elm Throws

Super soft throws from West Elm in every color for cuddling up with a good book. Only $23 :)

Lobster Mac And Cheese

Comes ready to bake! Looks so yummy.

Sam Edelman GiGi Sandals

These sandals are perfect for summer, comfy, and look extremely flattering on (I have a pair). Their are 23 different colors to choose from so pick one for mom and go get pedicures. 

Flowers

You don't have to spend a bundle on blooms just because it's Mothers Day. Stop by your local farmers market for beautiful flowers that are affordable. Fancy arrangements are overrated. Also, live orchids are nearly impossible to kill so if you want to get her something that will last for a while opt for that. 

Tina Fey's Bossy Pants

A book that will for sure make her laugh out loud. 

Love You Forever

A book that is so sweet it will probably make her cry. A must have for new and old mothers alike, a simple children's book that shows the unconditional love a mother carries for her baby over her lifetime. Read this and it will definitely make you want to spend more time with your mom, which is what she really wants anyways :)

MONDAY HEALTH AND FITNESS

DENISE AUSTIN'S 15 MINTUE CHAIR WORKOUT

I recently stumbled across this 15 minute chair workout on WomansDay.com. If I had my own office I would probably do this everyday...for now it will have to wait until I'm alone in my apartment. The workout consists of 8 simple exercises and stretches easy enough for everyone to do but difficult enough get you toned up if you did it everyday. Click the clink for the full article with explanations of the poses!  

(photos from Womans Day)

DAYS 2 & 3

JUICE FAST UPDATE

I finished my juice cleanse Friday evening right in time for cinco de mayo and I have to say I'm happy I did it. I did get hungry, especially in the early evening but the vanilla cinnamon cashew milk they have as the last drink is actually really filling. By the last day I felt energized and clear minded but I was just plain tired of drinking. I really didn't feel thirsty, in the least bit at all and I would drink have the juice and want to be done with it. I did lose about 5lbs though, which was nice. So overall I give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars. Good if you want to loose some weight and feel good in a hurry. :)

PRETTY SUMMER WEDGES

I've been thinking about these Diane Von Furstenberg wedges since I saw them last summer. So I was delighted to see they are still around... and in more colors. I think you could literally wear them with everything and I love the detail on the heel . My favorite color is the mink brown. The only thing keeping me from buying them is that they are a little pricy, but the next time I have a paycheck that is higher than expected I may make the splurge. Also, I found them here and on Amazon for a little cheaper. 

HUNGER GAMES

Grilled Zucchini Ribbon Salad recipe: here

Ok. I'm hungry. Don't get me wrong, the juices have been great but I'm sick of drinking. I'm not thirsty. At all. I'm hungry...but I'm also determined not to break this juice fast. So instead of eating food I have been looking at all the delicious things I would love to eat online. Torturous? Yes. But in a small way it makes me feel a little better. So I have to share with you some of the things I've found. Starting with a couple salads. These salads look simple to make and so delicious. They would be perfect for lunch or a light dinner.  Enjoy —seriously, because I can't :( 

Tomato Salad with fresh ricotta and grilled bread. Recipe found: here

(Photos & recipes from Proud Italian Cook  and Alexandra's Kitchen)

DAY 1

Today is day one of my three day juice cleanse. I decided to do the Blue Print Foundation Cleanse, and so far (I'm only 2 juices in) the drinks have been refreshing and delicious. The first juice was a mixture of lemon and green veggies, and the one I'm enjoying now has pineapple, apple and mint. I feel clear headed but a little tired...probably from staying up too late though. Four more drinks to go today and I'm pretty excited...especially for the spicy lemonade!