Archive | October, 2013

2013 Divalysscious Moms Halloween Spooktacular!!!

31 Oct

The Dynamic Duo - Batman and Robin (there twins!)

Where can you go to see Batman and Robin, ballerinas and even little Red Robin Hood; where they smiles would melt your heart away? At a  Halloween Spooktacular!

Lyss Stern, Founder and President of Divalysscious Moms and her staff every year hold a terrific Divalysscious Moms Halloween Spooktacular party!

Lyss Stern, Divalysscious Moms

A party where Moms can come for a couple of hours and have their adorable children just be children and have FUN!

This year marks her 10th year and the spooky event  was held at Dylan’s Candy Bar in NYC on 60th street!

If you haven’t been at Dylan’s Candy Store, as soon as you enter you are completely mesmerized by all the candy everywhere!

I was so amazed, so I know the children attending the party were definitely extra excited. The party was being held upstairs and by the time I hit the last stair – you could hear the live entertainment and children just laughing with joy!

The live entertainment, The Little Maestros played happy tunes and even a parent’s favorite “Ghostbusters!” You know the song! “Who you gonna call?, Ghostbusters!” by Ray Parker Jr.!

There was coloring, raffle prizes, candy, trick-or-treat bags and a light food menu available for all. The children were dancing, jumping and singing; some were even crying…just for a moment!  Famed photographer, Heidi Green was also there; capturing beautiful photos of the entire event to be made readily available for those interested.

You just couldn’t help smiling, for it was a happy time!  The time went by so quickly!  Although my family couldn’t attend the party, the pictures taken will make them definitely smile with envy!

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I so love what Lyss Stern is doing! Not only is she giving Moms the opportunity to have a network to not only talk about their children, but also a way to also pay attention to themselves.  Moms are in charge of so many things, so it’s so wonderful to have a network to go to for ideas, support and fun; all while still aiming to be FABULYSS!  THANK YOU LYSS!!!

Leaving the event, I parted with a wonderful goody bag which included Robeez shoes, HelloFresh and fun Mom stuff! As if that were not enough, I also did buy some more candy (I couldn’t resist) for I knew the trick-or-treaters that would be ringing my bell!

Oh boy, as I am writing this…Manolo is barking, the door bell is ringing…it starting!  Happy Halloween everyone!  Enjoy!

Letia Mitchell LifeStyle & Design Letia 🙂

Lyss Stern is the founder and president of Divalysscious Moms, divamoms.com/, the luxury lifestyle company which caters to New York’s well-heeled and trendsetting moms.  Although the photos here are by Letia Mitchell LifeStyle & Design, Heidi Green ‘s site is http://www.heidigreen.com/.  

 

Halloween Fun! Artful Cupcakes!

27 Oct

Right about now, you are getting the  last of the items on your shopping list for the Halloween party you may be throwing this weekend or gearing up for next week.

I found these incredible looking cupcakes for the kids to either make or have while they are showing off their costumes!!

These ideas are from Gina Nalbone of Hamilton, NJ.  Such a fun and whimsical idea for cupcakes!  Break apart shredded wheat into hay-like pieces and pile the strands onto a frosted cupcake (try a pumpkin spice cupcake with maple frosting), then add a cluster of mini candy pumpkins.

Pumpkin Patch Cupcake

While this one is my ultimate favorite!  To make the evil witch’s legs, roll orange fondant into two 3-inch-long ropes. Mold small pieces of black fondant into shoes and press onto the legs. Place the legs on a plate and use black decorating gel to draw striped tights. Put a green-frosted cupcake upside down on top of the legs.

The Wicked Witch Is Gone!

Don’t forget the infamous yummy-mummy cookies, click here!  Share these ideas with your friends.  Wishing you, your  family a wonderful and safe Halloween!   Happy Halloween!!!!

Letia Mitchell LifeStyle & Design Letia 🙂

Photos courtesy of the Food Network®

Quote

“I am exactly where I want to be now! You can’t go backwards, I’m not going backwards! I am grateful that I’m here, I’m blessed!”

27 Oct

Sandra Bullock

Gravity, Jason Gray’s outer-space thriller is now playing in theatres.  Directed by Alfonso Cuaron. Photo courtesy of Vogue®, Peter Lindbergh.

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