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The City Mum TRIES TO Go Country

September 12, 2008

I hope everyone had relaxing and/or inspiring summer. Now that Labor Day has passed I have had a second to reflect upon my summer. Country living is clearly not my forte. I was in Connecticut for most of it trying to find myself in more ways than one. First let me just tell you for one moment about driving through the country roads: driving is NOT my thing. I got lost for 45 minutes trying to find my way home with my children from my in-laws house. I had to turn off their The Naked Brothers CD while cold sweat was dripping down my brow in fear while my kids just kept asking “where is our music”. I replied by saying, “Mommy has to concentrate” oh and two days later I was 45 minutes late picking up my husband from the train station because I took Route 202 instead of 22.

Other country adventures included my husband getting Lime Disease, my eldest daughter getting stung by two wasps hiding out in a tire swing at camp, me spraining my knee by trying to pull a dead plant out of our garden, cooking dinner which I managed to set off our fire alarm 3 times in one week. In Connecticut, the fire department really does show up when an alarm goes off. A snake in our basement(this is when I wished I could jump on a “subway” back to the city), and finally a family adventure to Steep Rock which included some minor hiking, wading in the river where my husband and daughter lost their flip-flops in the strong current. After coming back from our hike I took stock of our summer , What was learned, how was our family outside of new york city? We all LOVED having the space and yard and I even found myself not caring if I had not showered all day and a went with out a manicure and pedicure for 6 weeks. But most of all we really did spend quality time together and rejuvenate our senses.I hope everyone found a bit of peace and tranquility this summer.. I feel like we all need it.

My Back To School List for MUMS:
Since a little girl I have always loved his time of the year- it marks a time for change , new “school” clothes and the smell of the fall leaves.

Clean out your closets- if you did not wear it last season, trust me you are not going to wear it this season. Get new hangers, boxes even if you are not going to buy much this year, it will make you feel more organized and DONATE your unwanted duds. Go to the www.thecontainerstore.com

Get your junk draw in your kitchen organized for the new school year, make each child a folder for their class lists, handbooks,etc.

CPW 495 Amsterdam corner of 84th Street 212-579-3737 for kids and MUMS. I know everyone is cutting back but every mum needs a few new staples for their fall /winter wardrobes. Pick up a vintage piece and layer it with a chunky sweater with a pair of new jeans wide leg or straight leg. They carry every style and shape. Great kid’s selection too. Names from Splendid, Goldrush, Junk Food .

Please call DEANA(917-862-2471) or e-mail tuckerprods@nyc.rr.com- I am now styling from vintage Chanel Pieces to J. Crew. I can help you get dressed, go through your closet and feel good.I am styling for men too.

Posted by Deana | Filed Under Deana's Dish 

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