Let’s talk boots. I have been dying to get a great pair of boots for years. Literally, years. The first problem I found was calf size. It took me a couple of years to realize that wide calf boots exist. That was a game changer. I started ordering boots online because finding them in stores is next to impossible. Despite multiple purchases (and returns) I still haven’t found a pair that fits. Why? Simple. Most boots are made so that…
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For me, I get just as excited as Valentine’s Day breakfast as I do the dessert and dinner recipes. I mean, really, how fun is a special breakfast? The kids love it. My husband loves it. I love it. Crepes seem like they are too fancy for a weekday breakfast, but it’s completely not true! With this crepes recipe, you can make the batter the night before, and all you need after that is a really great nonstick skillet and…
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Real life and high fashion don’t usually mix terribly well, at least in my world. I make it to the dry cleaners about twice a year, if that, and the only reason I’m wearing things that need to be dry cleaned (on the rare occasions when I do) is because my kids are old enough not to spit on me anymore. Most of the time. I’m not much for unwearable style because at the end of the day if I…
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Salut Petit Elefant readers! I’m Natalia from Ma Nouvelle Mode and I’m back with a fun, flirty pink eye shadow tutorial just in time for Valentines Day. I know smokey eye is always a fun when you’re going out, but I thought I’d mix it up and show you a light, pretty in pink eye shadow look. It’s pretty and fresh and still has that wow factor! Can I start by saying that I am so sorry for the…
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We’ve never hesitated to tote our kids around the world. Our son made his first flight overseas before the age of one and our daughter before the age of two. We broke them in at an early age. I remember one time, several years ago, my husband and I were sitting at P.F. Chang’s in Austin, TX. We were on a little kid-free getaway. Somehow, we started talking with the manager about some of the work we’ve done in…
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We need to talk about plus size coats. Because it’s snowing at my house right now, and forecast says it isn’t going to stop any time soon. We also have highs in the teens lined up for the next few days. Brrr! I just want to stay inside, but despite my tendency to sit in my comfy chair next to the fireplace there are times I do have to go outside. We take our coats seriously in the northeast. They…
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Don’t we all want to look beautiful? Preferably without spending a ton of money? At least that goes for me. Well, have no fear! I am a firm believer that you can find products at the drug store that work just as well (sometimes better!) than their more expensive halves. And today, I ‘m going to share some of my favorite budget drug store beauty finds with you! Revlon Lipstick I’m not gonna lie, I do own a MAC lipsticks that cost…
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How are those resolutions going? Still hitting the gym? Hopefully your first few weeks have been solid, and your resolution is turning into a habit. If not, there’s nothing like a new outfit to inspire you to keep it up. Today I’m sharing three different looks with you; one for Zumba, one for Yoga, and one for weightlifting or general workouts. Plus size workout clothes aren’t easy to find, so I’ve included the sources. active pants lanebryant.com Plus size activewear…
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Have you jumped on the juicing wagon yet? I was immediately hooked when I bought my first juicer two years ago. I never cared much for the bottled stuff you find on store shelves. I was amazed at how much better fresh juice was – better than anything I’d ever tasted! Yes, I even did one of those crazy juice cleanses. Making vegetable juice at home is so much better and healthier than buying it in a can or bottle….
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