Junior League Cookbooks?

So I have read several bloggers mention recipes that they have gotten out of a Junior League cookbook. So to all you JL members what is your favorite cookbook title/where do I buy it/favorite recipe?

Real Simple

This is my favorite magazine and has been for the past few years. I look forward to getting my monthly Real Simple. Lots of ideas from organizing (which I love), recipes, new uses for simple things you have around the house.

CD cases I have lots of these neatly organized in baskets. But this is a great idea.

One of my most favorite piece of advice from Real Simple:

How Do You Deal With ‘Shirt Gap’?
You know what I'm talking about (especially the busty ladies). You buy a button down top and it fits everywhere, but pulls at the bust. Frustrating.....not anymore

Meet Privacy Strips

Real Housewives of Orange County/NYC

*Disclaimer I am not a judgmental person at all everyone should live their lives as the want. Some things I just struggle to understand...Since all these ladies put their lives on national T.V. and act like they do they probably expect a lot of opinions.


Yes, I am a bit behind but I had to finish watching The Real Housewives of Orange County before I could move onto the new season in NYC. To wrap up the OC season I was so sad to see how the ladies behaved on the season finale (exception Jeana & Gretchen). They are so snide to each other behind their backs but so nice to their faces. Ex: Gretchen tries to be nice and give all the ladies a little present and Vicki acts like a complete B****. Vicki states Jeana and I didn't get the email saying bring gifts. Take it as a sweet gesture ladies and maybe you can learn a little something. 2nd Ex: Jeff gives Gretchen a red Harley and Vicki won't even go up and see it instead talks trash about Gretchen wanting attention, all the mean while Vicki is putting her new Rolex in everyone's face. Who doesn't like a little attention, but please. I've always liked Vicki's determination to be successful in her business and raising her kids but she went a little over board this season.
Now onto Tamra, I'm sorry but I really can't stand her and the balloons on her chest. She is so rough around the edges and stands out on the show as the one who tries so hard because she doesn't belong. The competition she creates with Gretchen is comical. Yes, you are older, have more wrinkles, carried four children and Gretchen is 10 years younger and beautiful. Be grateful for your four beautiful children and your loving husband instead of worrying about the blonde who is younger.

picture courtesy of: www.realitytvmagazine.com/

Switching to NYC....These ladies are really funny to me. One question what is up with Alex and Simon? They are two individuals that I just do not understand. The act as if they are living the high life with wealth, designer clothes, wanting their bilingual children attend elite private schools. Their home is in shambles and I don't understand this how you want your children to live day in day out in house like that but you justify spending thousands of dollars on clothing. I only say this because I never went a day needing something but not being able to have it because my Mom needed a multi thousand dollar dress.




Between the two casts I think the OC ladies are more fake in how they present themselves physically. No judgment at all on plastic surgery from me, one day I maybe the one turning to botox or another procedure. But the OC ladies seem to really be themselves on camera and viewers get a glimpse of their lives and personalities. The same is not true for NYC these ladies are fake all around. I find it hard to believe they are not putting on a show when the cameras start rolling to tape. These are Just my opinions.



So which housewife are you: http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-orange-county/games/real-housewives-oc-season-4-personality-quiz

I'm Gretchen or so the quiz says. I will say I'm very loyal to my husband and enjoy being a caregiver. Taking care of my friends and loved ones is something I very much enjoy. From the show it seems that Gretchen also likes to have fun with her girlfriends and a few cocktails. Guilty as charged. Lastly she said she wants to be a Mommy one day and I too have this dream. Hopefully sooner than later is my dream.

Where is J. Crew??? Not near me

J. Crew J. Crew oh where are you? Not at any of my local T.J. Maxx stores. Guess it's not meant to be me finding summer dresses and a pair or three shoes. Ugh, yes I'm jealous of all you lucky bloggers who have been finding great J. Crew items. Wondering if only specific regions of the country where stocked and not others.