P2 Beauty: Stay at Home Mom Glow & Smile Style

As a newly crowned stay-at-home mom, – we let go of our nanny for reasons I will not share because my mother taught me not to promote negativity – I can truly speak to simple ways to live an Always Be Your Best You lifestyle because I get how precious time is and what we women need to do in order to carve out moments for ourselves.

In the morning, my daughter wakes up and claps or plays with her fingers for about 10-15 minutes. I firmly believe this is because a) my husband and I set a calm atmosphere around her and 2) we taught her that time alone isn't a bad thing. Those 10-15 minutes** give me time to do a good one-minute stretch, brush my teeth with my beloved Crest 3D White toothpaste (a bright smile is an essential accessory for a stylish, happy day) while practicing side and back leg lifts (I know you have to see this in video to understand), and put on my diamond, star-stud earrings.  Then, when Ilana goes down for her 9:00-10:30am nap, I quickly shower, rub some Mama Mio Tummy Rub Oil (baby #2 !!) and put on my home makeup look. Yes, I wear makeup at home even though nobody is around. It makes me feel wonderful and ready for the day. By 9:30am I’m at my desk, with the baby monitor by my side, and a laundry load already set and spinning.  

What do you do to feel beautiful at home?  Share your #SmileStyle solutions on Twitter, and tell me and @3DWhite how you steal the spotlight in your world.

** PS If you don’t have that 10-15 minute window of clap time, follow the sage advice of the fabulous June Ambrose – “wake before the quake”. I live for this rockstar mom and her witty tidbits. You must follow her on Instagram for stylish, parenting tips, as she most definitely embodies my Always Be Your Best You philosophy. 

P2 Lifestyle: Organized & Healthy 2014, Pam’s Picks in BELLA NYC Magazine

I’m very excited to announce my new role as contributing columnist for BELLA NYC Magazine. I’ll be sharing my monthly must-haves in Pam’s Picks. First up: six products to help you stick to your health and organizational resolutions for 2014.

(L) Bella NYC's January/February 2014 Cover with Aviva Drescher;
(R) Bella's newest style contributor Pamela Pekerman

Pam's Picks debut in BELLA NYC Magazine

Featured brands in Pam's Picks for BELLA NYC Magazine:

Bestowed.com - monthly nutritionist-in-a-box package, curated by renounced nutritionist and author Heather Bauer

Perrin Paris' Jet Set Clutch - there's no better organizer for your bag, plus it's ready to slip out and make you look chic for an unexpected night out after work

IT Cosmetics' YSBB Your Skin BUt Better CC Cream - the best cover up I've ever owned and my quick fix every morning even when the only people who see me are the baby and the mail man

Pinch Provisions' Skinny Minimergency Kit - everything you could possibly need is something needs to be fixed, plucked, ticked, etc. 

Clarisonic's Pedi Foot Transformation System - because your stiletto feet need a pampering break, and mama can't always get to the spa

Rochelle Behrens' Icon Shirt - finally a shirt that doesn't pucker around the lady friends, thanks to a patented dual-button technology 

Check out the March/April issue for dazzling accessories from inspirational women who decided to make a change in their lives in order to pursue their inner passion for design. 

P2 Family: Another Baby Bump

Happy Monday and Good Morning! I’ve been up since 6:45am feeding and playing with baby Ilana. She’s growing up so fast; I can’t believe we are already planning the 1-year birthday party. Fortunately, I’ll be able to relive those first few baby-month-milestones very soon.

Oh, did I mention I'm pregnant, again?!!!!!! 

Showing off the 4-month belly after an event.
Showing off the 3-month belly on my babymoon.

PS The first trimester was brutal, which is why I've been MIA on this blog, on TV and just about everywhere else. So, it turns out having one after the other requires a bit more rest than I anticipated. Off to bed for 45 minutes before Ilana Rose gets up from her morning nap. :-)