For years, my family attended this great event in Pittsburgh. Family House Polo at Hartwood Acres was a staple event and the perfect wrap-up to our summer bucket list (it falls in September). We would bring the kids, have a lavish spread, and enjoy friends, a super sport, and of course, the
Dr. Amy Cannatta and I are collaborating in a multi-installment series on saying no and finding balance. One of the ways to do this is to know when to delegate and ask for help. Which is WHY this post can be published while I (Sam) am on vacation–Amy and I are truly
I honestly can’t think of a child who never played dress up at some point. I, myself, wore anything from princess dresses to vintage chic to Wonder Woman costumes…taking on the role of each starlet or heroine as I did. My boys donned Power Rangers, Captain Jack Sparrow and more (with Tbone
I can bring home the bacon Fry it up in a pan And never let you forget you’re a man Cause I’m a woman… Before we get started, do you remember this? If you don’t (because you’re younger than me), click the photo to view the TV ad campaign for Enjoli,
I wish I had a dollar for every time someone asked me why they need a personal shopper. And then I’d also like a dollar every time I hear a woman say she has LITERALLY nothing to wear! I would be a BILLIONAIRE. Does this sound like you? Do you have a
I LOVE body butter. As I age (ugh. I really don’t like the sound of that reality) my skin gets drier and drier. I cannot use enough lotion and body cream to (attempt to) stay ahead of crepey skin. If you’re younger, just get in the habit of moisturizing NOW–trust me.
NO MORE LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER When my boys were little, we enjoyed some quieter summers. Aside from a few zoo camps and vacation Bible schools, we preferred days where there was no schedule and we could just do what ever the day felt like. As they got older, we and
AHHHH summer. That time when we all relax, enjoy some pool or beach time, and bond as a family over board games and crafts. Kids entertain themselves with the sprinkler and quarter lemonade stands, while mom can sit on a chaise on the back deck with romance novels until they roll in
In the past couple years, I found myself wanting to reconnect with people who mattered to me from my past. Maybe it’s midlife. Maybe I’ve lost some special people. Maybe it’s because with social media, it’s easier to find those folks. Regardless of the origins, in 2017 I decided to reach out to
Moxie Mama, even in fashion features, will showcase cool things to do. Because I live in Pittsburgh, they will mostly happen here, but I hope to lead some readers to some new spaces and places, to get us out of our usual geographic bubbles and explore. When I was 16, I took
You know what’s great about video? I have so much less to write! A few weeks ago, I spent a morning at the MAC Cosmetics counter at my local Nordstrom. One of my BFF’s is the BEST makeup artist I’ve ever worked with. She nails the color palate and level of POP
Eating whole, home cooked, healthy meals is a wonderful idea. Sourcing locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, and cooking them all with love is a beautiful ideal. My Pinterest boards would have you believing I am nothing short of Ina Garten in the kitchen. I often wear a ruffled apron to protect my
Last week I was the featured stylist for a fashion show here in Pittsburgh. Lots of running around and fixing accessories meant that I had to be comfortable while still presenting a stylish image. I grabbed the very versatile W by Worth extended slit sweater. This sweater is a perfect lightweight wool
This particular trend began last spring. I toyed with it a bit, but wasn’t really sure it was for me or my clients. The issue for many women is ensuring the “girls” will be in the right place when wearing a strapless bra. I can’t describe how often I hear this and
Last week, I told you all about how I returned to music after nearly 30 years. On a dare from my kiddo, I rediscovered my great passion for music as well as found a new outlet for cool outfits (we call that a WIN/WIN here). I sort of referenced a performance in December
I spoke with a dear friend recently about a proposed mutual project and to catch up on our 2017 developments. Melissa McGavick is an executive coach and someone I love to bounce ideas off of because I have the utmost respect for her. As I was updating her, I suggested that a
Growing up, there was always music around. My siblings were teens and listened to AMAZING music, my parents had a range from Sinatra to show tunes, and I had a love for ALL the 80’s tunes. I sang all the time and joined the school chorus as soon as I could. Musicals,
As I write this, my beloved Pittsburgh Penguins are playing in the Stanley Cup playoffs and I’m immersed in a city wearing nothing but black and gold. There is a lot to say about whether we should REALLY wear fanwear for our fave sports teams in the office, but I’m going to
I hope everyone had a truly lovely spring break, Easter, Passover, etc. Spring has such promise with the blooms just ready to bust and the green buds on trees showing that our whole world is in growth mode. Perhaps because of all this promise of nature AND starting the Moxie Mama blog,
Recently, I was asked to be a judge in a pageant show. I reconnected with a friend from the preschool days who was coordinating a bridal & fashion show. This also included the inaugural Teen/Miss/Mrs. Southeast Asia, Pittsburgh pageant. Not only was I honored to be trusted with this role, I was
