Remember that Milk Board slogan from the 80′s?  GOT MILK really is much more succinct.

Anyway, now the Milk Board has followed you to my blog.  No really, this post is sponsored by the Milk Board of California. Because California rules and our cows are like, happy and stuff.  And also we are really low on cash.

Here’s why I’m telling you this: Even though Delilah isn’t in school yet, she will be soon and MAN could our California Schools use some help right now. That’s where the California Milk Board comes in – they’ve launched the Real Seal Appeal program to provide a whopping 2601 of our schools with an impressive bit of funding (ranging from 20k on down to 500 bucks):

{click to enlarge or visit the CA milk board for more info, HERE.}

No seriously, the CA Milk Board is made up of CA Dairy families and they are giving back to the state in a big way.  So if you’ve got kids in school, or kids who ever will be in school – get involved.  Pass it on.

Like, a super sweet suite box:
Thanks to Jen and Barb of Mom Life for that one.  It’s rad when fellow working Moms recognize each other and treat each other to nice things.   I can’t thank Jen and Barb for this much needed break.

But first, before spending an evening in a fancy-ass box at Staples Center drinking wine and noshing cheese with some of my favorite blogging ladies, (something I can’t encourage you to do enough – I’ve found real kinship in these women I’ve met online.) I had to get dressed.  And we know that comes as a challenge for me, right?   Right. Plus I was going to be hanging with Jen and Barb who I already knew were fashionably awesome and hilarious, along with Sarah, Yvonne, and Elise, the bad ass founders of Moms LA, so I had to find a good “don’t you want to be my friend?” casual concert look.

Here’s what I came up with:

Leyendecker Top, Jordache Jeans, Mossimo Shoes.  I was pretty happy.  Scott thought I looked nice.  I didn’t feel over or under dressed.  I give myself an A+ for effort and thought.  I could have used a sweater…it got chilly in the box with the AC on.

But Also?

Have you seen my badass gold fanny pack?

If you are a person who has to haul a lot of gear, take my advice…get yourself a fanny pack.  My Mom just got my a vintage LV one too that I will have to show you because not having to think about where your bag is for the night is just about as awesome as not having to think about where your kids are.

And finally…Smooth Operator…because Sade is awesome.

What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?  Oh, and also – I’m pretty sure these are crazy but I love them so would you guys mind weighing in before Scott kills me?

Deena & Ozzy’s Sculpted Wedge.

Cool or Crazy?

Exciting News! BlogHer selected one of my posts (a secret post published anonymously long ago, which recently re-appeared as a credited guest post on Toy With Me).   So…do you get where I’m going with this?

I’m VERY honored to be a BlogHer Voice of the Year.  I’m even MORE honored because THIS POST was given the commendation last year, so really I can’t stop pinching myself, and I’m starting to get a bruise.

But um…if you are a dude that knows me in real life…like specifically my Dad, but probably also Eric, Neal, Marcos, Matt, Adam, Sean, Alex, John, and anyone else that sees me on even a semi-regular basis (Eddie, Ad, Richie, Damien…I’m looking at you guys too) DO NOT CLICK THIS LINK.   Because this post I’m about to share with you, because I am really proud of it and the honor it’s just received?  It also happens to be the most graphic post I’ve ever written in my entire life, complete with a visit to the sex shop and a description of my postpartum “situation.”   And I published THIS.  So don’t click this next one, okay?  Ann Marie, you might want to steer clear too.

HERE YOU GO.  MY VOICES OF THE YEAR POST: 
DOC ARE YOU TELLING ME THIS SUCKER’S NUCLEAR?

ENJOY.