Ever since the birth of my son I could not imagine my life without my smartphone.  Being able to capture my son’s “firsts” and sharing them online to be viewed by my family and friends has made me a mom that is organized and well connected. Now there really isn’t an excuse to miss any of my son’s doctor appointments, PTA meetings and date night with the hubby (well, who could miss those).

Now as a mom blogger, the smartphone has taken me to other levels of greatness…being able to connect with my followers, scheduling posts, catching up on my emails and browsing through online magazines has made the life of this blogger so much easy and fun.

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Here’s a few more tips on how to become a smart mom with a smartphone:  

1. Games. Taking a cranky kid to a shopping center can leave a mom going mad (and embarrassed!) so by uploading a few child friendly games, cautiously pass along your smartphone to your lil one and I promise you not only will it tame your cranky little angel, but become a great resource for education….He’ll be saying his ABC’s in no time.

2. Task Trackers. A smartphone calendar beats a paper trail anytime! Being a mom is hectic enough, so with the help of a smartphone you are able to keep track of all the goings on in your life. By adding your appointments to your calendar app can make things so easy in just a few seconds. Voila!

3. Beauty Tips. Just because you are a mom does not mean you need to forget YOU!  So by uploading a few beauty apps you can instantly get the latest on beauty trends right at your fingertips.

4. Mommy Meetups. Being a stay at home mom can sometimes feel lonely, but with the help of going online and searching for mommy meetup groups can help bring back your sanity. Not only is your lil one having a great time with his new little friends, but you are now able to meet other moms that you can exchange “war” stories with.

5. Be In-The-Know.  Staying up-to-date with current events (especially celebrity gossip!) is a fab way of catching up while being on the go. If your lil one is controlling the household’s TV, how are you ever going to find out what going on in the world? Well, that’s where your smartphone comes in. It’ll tell you everything that you need to know from finances to social events in just a few clicks away.

I’m a happy U.S. Cellular customer, and I’m not alone. They have the highest satisfaction rating of any national carrier. If you want to know more about why I chose them, visit their website. Or you can like them on Facebook to receive special offers on new phones.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by US Cellular via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of U.S. Cellular®

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5 months pregnant with my son

Two years ago this very month, I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of my son…with a c-section scheduled for the big day, I was nervous, excited, anxious…you name it, I felt every emotion imaginable. Then finally on December 30th at 1:15p weighing in at 7lbs, 6 ounces I came face to face with my precious angel….

Dear Lil B….

I could never imagine life without you. I would dream of you for so long. All my life I felt like I was chasing for something or someone.  I keep on filling that void with mindless, empty things.  Not knowing that the one thing around me had already represented you. Your dad. It took me 36 years to find you. But only after I stopped running you came along. You’ve helped me become a better person, a person that I never thought I could be.  You’ve given me the greatest gift I can ever know. The gift of motherhood.

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Moms, I know how busy you are during this time of year, with getting your kids ready for back to school, scheduling weekend play dates and balancing your household, can leave you feeling frazzled, don’t fret, so make an appoint this Fall season to become the hottest Mom on the block, without breaking the bank. Just by adding a few key pieces to you and your baby’s wardrobe can leave your neighbors asking “how does she do it?” 

For MOM:

The Perfect Coverage: J Crew‘s School Boy Blazer is the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. Just by pairing a blazer with jeans and a crisp white tee, can turn you into a fashion diva. 

Add Some Prints: Anything goes this season with the leopard print look. From blouses to flats, anything goes. Dress it up or down, wear it day or night, leopard prints are verstaile and shoulld be added to your closet this fall season. Try TORY BURCH Leopard Eddie Ballet Flat and ANN TAYLOR Leopard Print Trench Blouse for a complete look. 

Jeans Don’t Have To Be Blue: From hot red to cool pink, whatever color you so desire can be worn with just about anything. Try Gap for cool shades to choose from.  

For BABY:

I am a huge fan of Gap Kids, H&M and Carter’s for the latest (inexpensive!) trends for both boys and girls. Knit cargo pants, kids Uggs and a fleece lined coat are great starters to ensure that your little one is warm and toasty.

For BOTH: 

Ray Blockers: A pair of aviator shades should be worn by both you and your  baby year round, not only does it make you look cool, but protects those eyes from the ray of sunshine.

Not Your Ordinary Diaper Bag: Just because it does not say “diaper bag” on the tag, doesn’t mean you can’t turn it into one.  Use a huge tote bag as a diaper bag, as well as, a purse to carry those extra pair of shoes or a jacket for those chilly nights. TORY BURCH Metallic Kellan.

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In honor of the Spa Week Fall 2011 season of #50dollartreatments (Oct 10-16) and for being on the Hot Mom Squad, the team over at SpaWeek I got an invite to their first ever HOT MOM SPA NIGHT in NYC at Spa Merge.

With an array of spa treatments to choose from, non stop drinks, live DJ and meeting new blogger buddies, this was was not an event that I was going to pass up. So leaving behind Lil B with daddy for the evening had this mama giddy with excitement, so off in heels I went and headed into the city.

Upon arriving on site I was welcomed with classic 80’s tunes from DJ Miss Jazz. Who by the way, had a rockin 3 hour set list. Team SpaWeek greeted me at the door with a numerous amount of mimosas and guided me to area where I had to choose my spa treatment…my choices were from getting an eyebrow wax, mini facial, express manicure and massage…hmm, decisions! decisions!

Here’s a great vid from the night’s event.  See how many times you can spot me?

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How excited do I look to be out??!!

Dress: Victoria Secret, $59.50
Hat: Sean Jean $18.00 (Macy’s)
Blazer: JCrew, $70.00
Shoes: Aldo, $25.99
Jewelry: Aldo, $10-$20

I had a great night of chatting it up with my friends from the NYC Fashion Bloggers Meet Up Group and the other great blogger buddies that I had the honor of meeting – Here’s a huge shout out to Zuri McDaniels (@ZuriMcDaniels), Deanna (@Unnaturalmother) of The Unnatural Mother, Esti (@primetimeparent) of Prime Time Parenting, Alicia (@MommyDelicious) of Mommy Delicious, Mommy’s Mingle (@MommysMingle) and the Spa Week Team (@SpaWeek)!

The crew from the "NYC Fashion Bloggers Meetup Group"

Hot Mom (and my new BFF) - Zuri McDaniels (@ZuriMcDaniels)

Here's the FAB Alicia (@MommyDelicious)

Find out what spa treatment I decided on after the jump….

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