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Like Her, Like Me

Thanks to the folks at Got Milk, I'm going to be participating in a really wonderful campaign - sharing what makes me and my now teenage daughter so much alike. Today we share how we start our morning together - me with coffee, skim milk and a splenda and her with cereal, milk and a glass of orange juice. I can't believe how fast my daughter has grown and am so impressed with her every day. Take a look at how we bond over breakfast and then let us know how you connect with your own daughter.

If you want to enter to win the chance to be featured in a Got Milk ad with your own daughter that'll be featured in Seventeen Magazine, then now is your chance to get in on the action. Visit TheBreakfastProject.com and record a great video with your daughter. One lucky duo will get to sport a Milk Mustache that will be seen by millions! Good luck!!!

This post was sponsored by Got Milk!

Posted in: Blog, Role Mommy Recommends, TV on 05/21/2012

Stressed Out

So we are six days away from my daughter's Bat Mitzvah and I have to say, the stress has gotten the best of me. I'm usually pretty good under pressure but oftentimes, it's my body that gets back at me. And today, I got the biggest welt on my face that I've ever had in my life. Take a look...

So what can I do to reduce the swelling on the side of my face? Well, according to one of my Facebook friends, I can put hot water on it for a few seconds and it should go away. Considering my family is making jokes about my welt, here's hoping it goes away before Saturday.

The good news is that I fit into my dress. The bad news - the dress can't cover my face. Two words. Oy vey.

Posted in: Blog, TV on 05/06/2012

What's Up Wednesdays With "The Talk"

We're excited to share that we will be back tweeting with "The Talk" starting this Wednesday at 2pm ET. Watch the show and join us for a fun filled chat and then after the show, you'll get the chance to tweet with one of the hosts!

If you're home this Wednesday, hope you'll have time to watch and tweet with us. Make sure you follow @Rolemommy @TheTalk_CBS and enter the hashtags #TheTalk #WhatsUpWednesdays and you'll be good to go.

In fact, here's a cheat tweet if you'd like to share with virtual friends!

Join the conversation with @TheTalk_CBS this Wed. at 2 PM,ET! See you on May 2nd for our 1st #What'sUpWednesday #TheTalk live tweet up!

Hope to Tweet you there!

Posted in: TV, What's Up Wednesdays on 04/30/2012

Must See Movie: The Five Year Engagement!

There's nothing better than watching a romantic comedy that literally makes you laugh until you cry. And this spring, the film that will leave you in stitches is "The Five Year Engagement." Jason Segel and Emily Blunt star as Tom and Violet, a newly engaged couple who leave their seemingly perfect life in San Francisco behind when Violet convinces Tom to give up his job as a sous chef so she can pursue a fellowship at the University of Michigan. When he's forced to take a job at a trendy sandwich shop (there aren't any chef jobs up for grabs in Michigan), Tom's life begins to unravel as the pair continually get tripped up on the long walk down the aisle. For anyone who lives for inappropriate comedy - guilty as charged - then "The Five Year Engagement" is definitely the must see wedding film of the season. The film opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, April 27.

Take a look...

I recently got the chance to meet two of the stars of the film, Emily Blunt and Alison Brie and they confided how they managed to keep it together despite the fact their co-stars oftentimes had them in hysterics.

From a cringeworthy scene where Violet gets shot in the leg with a crossbow, to several improv moments featuring Jason Segel and Chris Pratt that had them rolling on the floor, it's hard to believe Emily and Alison held it together. So how did the they keep a straight face while filming alongside two of the funniest young actors on the planet?
Emily Blunt: We didn't. Alison's a pro. She works on "Community" and she's surrounded by funny people all the time but I have no self control. But Alison out of the whole cast was the best at not breaking and I was by far the worst.

Alison Brie: But when I break it's the worst because I start crying immediately and Emily would look over at me and would say "stop crying, you're always crying."

Guess which scene caused Alison and Emily to completely lose it...

At the beginning of the film, Suzie is a hopeless screw up who gets knocked up after a one night stand with Tom's cheesy best friend (played by the hilarious Chris Pratt), while Violet seems to have the perfect life after Tom proposes to her on a rooftop and the pair have a picture perfect engagement party. But before you know it, Suzie and Violet's roles switch completely. Here's their take on both their characters:
Alison: The entire character changes during the course of the film. Suzie is a disaster but as her life progresses, she becomes more responsible by circumstance.

Emily: Tom and Violet keep getting it wrong and life keeps getting in the way of making things perfect. It's interesting how the dynamic shifts between them.

While Tom's life falls apart after he moves to Michigan and loses himself in tacky sweaters and deer hunting, Violet has finally found a career she loves which inevitably drives a wedge in their relationship. When asked what she thinks can keep a couple together, Emily shared this candid response:
Emily: Life is complicated and it's shape shifting all the time and you have to be able to roll with the punches. Something that I found hard to learn as a British person was communication. It's a word that we all are terrified of in England. I think if you're in a relationship, you have to talk to each other and you have to be forever generous and I think the best relationships that I've seen of my friends and hopefully that I'm in is that you don't clip each other's wings. You have to really empower the other one to be everything they can be.

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, then I have the solution - take your partner or your best girlfriends to see "The Five Year Engagement" - it's from the producers of "Bridesmaids" and trust me when I tell you it's the funniest comedy of the season! To find out more about the film visit the official Five Year Engagement website and visit Tom and Violet's hilarious wedding blog.

Posted in: Role Mommy Movies, Role Mommy Recommends, TV on 04/25/2012

The Role Mommy Book Club - The God Box

We are so excited to announce the launch of "The God Box," an inspiring and bittersweet memoir by author and marketing guru Mary Lou Quinlan. I have always been a fan of Mary Lou's - she's fearless, inspiring and a go getter who likes to dream -- just like me. So when she first told me about the book she was writing, I knew I wanted to be a part of sharing her story with the world.

If you and your mom are best friends like I am with mine, then The God Box will resonate with you on so many levels and will move you to tears. Whether you still have your mom in your life, or if she's since passed on, the book will inspire you to not only cherish the time you've had with your mom but also to create a legacy for your family so that they never forget how special she really is.

About the Book...
When Mary Lou Quinlan's beloved mother, Mary Finlayson, dies, her family is left bereft--until Quinlan finds her mother's "God Box," or rather, boxes. These simple containers are stuffed with tiny notes written by Mary, asking and praying for everything from the right flooring for her daughter's new home to a cure for her own blood cancer. Mary's petitions are presented with love and without expectation. Note by note, Quinlan unearths insights into her mother's compassion, faith, and perseverance, and revelations of her innermost thoughts--nostalgic, surprising, and even a bit shocking. And through the journey, the author discovers her own more empathetic, more engaged self--the woman her mother had believed in all along.

The Book Trailer...

Visit Amazon to order The God Box: Sharing My Mother's Gift of Faith, Love and Letting Go. Visit www.TheGodBoxProject.com to find out more or chat with Mary Lou Quinlan on Twitter at @GodBoxProject.

Coming soon...an interview with Mary Lou Quinlan.

Posted in: Blog, Book Club, Mom's Reading Corner, TV on 04/17/2012

The Biggest Loser Bat Mitzvah Challenge

So Valentine's Day has come and gone but that's okay, I am still determined to shed more weight in time for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah. We're nearly two months away and I'm down nine pounds with nine more to go. Take a look...

Posted in: Blog, Role Mommy Confessions, Role Mommy Recommends, TV on 03/09/2012

Join Us Friday For a Twitter Party for "The Lorax"

Get ready for a fun-filled Twitter party this Friday night at 8:30 pm ET/7:30 pm ET when we celebrate the March 2 premiere of "The Lorax." Our Twitter event will simultaneously take place with a fun filled cocktail party at Blissdom, which kicks off in Nashville this weekend. So if you're home with your kids, make sure you log onto Twitter to join in on the fun! We've got tons of prizes that we'll be giving away compliments of "The Lorax" and Seventh Generation. Take a look...

Prizing
(5) $50 Fandango Gift Cards
(5) The Lorax Gift Bags (Tote filled with Soundtrack, Seedling, Water Bottle, Lunch Bag, Fuzzy Mustache, Activity Card, Book and Bookmark)
(2) $100 Fandango Gift Cards
(3) Seventh Generation Green Clean Kits (featuring The Lorax)

It's simple to join the party. Make sure you fill out this form, follow @TheLorax @RoleMommy on Twitter enter the #LoraxBliss and get ready to test your Dr. Seuss and Lorax trivia!

ABOUT THE LORAX
From the creators of "Despicable Me" and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax," an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Danny DeVito will lend his vocal talents to the iconic title character of the Lorax, while Ed Helms will voice the enigmatic Once-ler. Also bringing their talents to the film are global superstars Zac Efron as Ted, the idealistic youth who searches for the Lorax, and Taylor Swift as Audrey, the girl of Ted's dreams. Rob Riggle will play financial king O'Hare, and beloved actress Betty White will portray Ted's wise Grammy Norma.

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is the third feature created by Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Hop). www.theloraxmovie.com

If you're a huge fan of the trees, then make sure you Like The Lorax Facebook page and visit their Pinterest page for tons of fun green tips.

Posted in: Blog, Movie Reviews, Role Mommy Recommends, TV on 02/23/2012

Project You - Love Yourself Edition - Part I

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we've got the latest issue of Project You ready for you to enjoy! So dive into part one and enjoy!!!

Open publication - Free publishing - More beth feldman

Posted in: Blog, Project You, TV on 02/14/2012

RIP Whitney Houston

The world has lost another great talent and this time, it's one of the most gifted singers in history - Whitney Houston.

Posted in: TV on 02/12/2012

Role Mommy Weight Loss Challenge - Week 5

It's week five of my weight loss challenge and I'm thrilled to report that I'm down seven pounds so far! I've already dropped a pant size and people have been noticing that my face is looking thinner. Yahoo!!! Only 10 more days left until Valentine's Day - here's hoping I can drop three more lbs. and win the challenge against my hubby.