SAVE THE DATE: November 26, 2011, is Small Business Saturday.

With Black Friday just around the corner, most small businesses can be forgotten in all the hoopla..So, on Saturday, November 26th take the pledge and promise to shop at your local small business.

If you happen to live in New York City, take a trip to Westchester County (its only a 30 minute train ride away), they have quite a few small businesses that you will fall in love with. Here are just a few of my favorites:

  • Chocolations (607 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY) If you are a lover of all things chocolate, then this is the store for you.
  • Pretty Face Medi Spa (2081 Albany Post Road, Montrose, NY) Get a great facial and other FAB body treatments at this relaxing spa. Read my review here.

How you can get involved:

  • ‘Like’ the Small Business Saturday page on Facebook to pledge your support: facebook.com/ShopSmall
  • Share the Small Business Saturday page with your friends and family
  • Shop at small businesses on November 26 and beyond
  • If you are a small business owner, visit facebook.com/ShopSmall.

What local small business will you be shopping at on November 26?

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This week’s POSH MOM OF THE WEEK is not just your typical “mom blogger” with tales of her and her family, but she is a mom that vlogs her shopping adventures and shares with us her OOTD.
Mimi Scarlett, 32, is a wife, SAHM to her 1-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son. She is originally from Washington, D.C., but now resides in Atlanta with her husband and family. Mimi is the founding editor of Lipgloss and Binky, a blog that I frequent daily – and so should you – from her great fashion finds from thrift shopping and her weekend wrap-ups are posts that I just can’t get enough of. That is why Mimi is this week’s feature spotlight:

MommyPosh: Tell me about yourself. Your Family.

Mimi: I am a reformed workaholic, turned SAHM. I am quite simple and easy going. I love to laugh and have a good time. My family and friends are very important to me. I spent many years always worrying and stressing. I finally had my AHA moment. Life is to short, I plan to enjoy it. I truly believe everything will work itself out and while your waiting have fun. Some things you can’t control, but you can control your happiness. I am the mother of a 6 y.o. a 1 y.o and the stepmother of a 10 y.o. My husband and I met in college. He is the most amazing man.

MP: You are a mom, a wife, and a woman – what do you take most pride in?

Mimi: I take pride in being a woman. I embrace all that I am. Being a woman encompasses being a wife, mom and many other things.

MP: Tell us about your blog – Lipgloss & Binky: The Rants and Raves of a Fab Mom

Mimi: The tagline of my blog is the “The Rants and Raves of a Fab Mom” and it is exactly that. My little corner of the blogosphere is my place to vent and share. I love the people I have met there. The community of women in blogging is amazing. I blog about everything from parenting to fashion, it really is an indication of how random I am in real life!

MP: How are you different from other “mom bloggers”?

Mimi: I don’t know if I really think I am much different, but I think I may get out and do more away from my children that some of the bloggers that I read. I enjoy getting out and I’m just really happy that my husband supports and understands that. He rocks!

MP: Where do you shop for your kids?  For you?

Mimi: For my children TJ Maxx, Marshall, Target, Carter’s, Osh Kosh, Old Navy, H&M, and Gap are my old faithfuls. For myself, I love to thrift so most of my apparel comes from the Goodwill or some type of consignment shop. Some of my favorites would be Gap, Banana Republic, Chico’s, and Macy’s if I had to name.

MP: Who is your style inspiration?

Mimi: I love Rachel Zoe’s style. I love a simple chic look and I think she does it the best.

MP: How would you describe yourself as a mom?

Mimi: I would like to think I am open minded. I don’t obsess over their every move. Life won’t treat them the same way when I’m not there. With my daughter I want to lead a life that shows her that when she grows up she can be an awesome wife and mom without losing herself in the process. I hope to teach her that through example. I am very loving and give tons of praise for the tiniest things they do. I hug and kiss them A LOT! My mother did it with me and I remember that.

MP: What’s your life motto?

Mimi: Everything will work itself out just as it should. In the meantime, enjoy life.

MP: Fill in the blank: I can’t enough of  ___

Mimi: Nail polish. My collection is insane and excessive

MP: Fill in the blank: My signature look is __

Mimi: Classic Chic. I love the basics, crisp white shirt with a little umph added in!

MP: What’s next for Lipgloss and Binky?

Mimi: So much! I am learning so much about blogging. I would like to grow the blog in the next year. Obtaining sponsorships and the ability to review and bring useful products to my readers is on my to do list. I also plan to attend my first blog conference in 2012 along with pairing up with other bloggers to hold some events. The sky is the limit.

You can find more of Mimi’s rants, raves and randomness on my blog,www.lipglossandbinky.com and on Twitter: @glossymimi.

Each week we will bring to you a mom that signifies overall POSHness, a mom that reveals real stories and experiences that celebrate, entertain and inspire the woman, who is a mom.

Are you a POSH Mom like Mimi? Are you a mom that inspires others? A mom with a blog or company that you would like to promote? Then contact me at gina@mommyposh.com to get featured here. 

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Proud parents-to-be???

During a recent visit to a Denmark UNICEF distribution center, rumors have been circulating that Kate Middleton,29 might be pregnant.  This will be the first child for newlywed couples, Kate Middleton and Prince William, so we are all on pins and needles for this announcement.  So what led the rumorville? First she was seen touching her belly several times and secondly, she declined to sample peanut paste.

Although Kate is not allergic to peanuts, pregnant women are often advised to avoid peanut products to prevent allergies in their babies-to-be.

A spokesman for the couple says the policy is “to never confirm or deny [pregnancy] rumors.”

Related Post: Kate admits to wanting babies

See the pictures that may be a telling sign that Kate may be preggers and you be the judge.  Do you think that Kate is preggers?   View Post

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With always being on-the-go with my active toddler, its sometimes hard making healthy food choices that’s right for both my mind and my body, so when the folks over at Lichi contacted me about their healthy and natural weight management brand, Lichi Super Fruit, I jumped at the chance. They sent me over a full line of their Lichi Super Fruit program: consisting of a detox, probiotic, meal replacement shake and superfruit supplements.

What sold me about the Lichi brand is that its said to offer a lifestyle approach to managing weight, that focuses not only on losing weight, but improving overall health. With diet and exercise tips, they encourage people to “Live The Lichi Lifestyle”. These products are made with 100% Lychee extract and 16 other star nutritional ingredients, like Resveratrol, Green Tea and Acai. In other words, all natural!

I have been on the Lichi Super Fruit system for about 3 weeks now and I LOVE it.  I started with the Chocolate Delight Meal Replacement, which I will have usually for lunch.  Its chocolatley, frothy and taste really yummy…usually for lunch I would look for anything that I can easily gooble down (did someone say Burger King), but with this quick drink, my meal can now go anywhere with me.

Then last week, I went on the Total Body Detox. At first, I had my reservations since I had never been on a detox before, but in order to give you an accurate review I went right to it.  The way that the Detox works is that you drink a one (1) 3 oz. bottle each morning on an empty stomach for six days. Not sure what I was expecting when I took my first sip, but it tasted similar to a flavored tea. During this time, its recommends that you adopt the following healthy habits in order to achieve the best results:

  • Aim to get at least 30 to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity into your day.
  • Eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and protein.
  • Stay away from unhealthy saturated or trans fats.
  • Fuel your body with plenty of water to replenish your body’s hydration levels.
  • Get plenty of sleep, at least 8 hours a night, so that your body can properly rest.

Sounds ok to me!

Since I have never been on any other sort of detox, I have nothing to compare it to, but this I must say, I enjoyed!  I felt energized and didn’t have any cravings for fast food meals and with no side affects (which I must say is key!).

So, are you looking to get a jumpstart to your new body and new you?? Find out how after the jump.

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Guess which celebrity wore these 5-inch tall booties while 5-months pregnant?

Hint: Guess this is what she meant by “Crazy In Love” View Post

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