At 20 weeks pregnant with my 9th baby, I knew that something was wrong when just sweeping my kitchen floor left me breathless and tired. I also started to notice heart palpitations, chronic fatigue, insane cravings for ice and a nagging feeling of apathy. Since I usually start feeling better during the second trimester, a talk with my midwife was in order. She told me that most women start out with a sufficient store of iron going into pregnancy, but that number can drop when blood volume Continue Reading

During the Golden Days of Hollywood, the movie business was a beehive of fashion activity, with seamstresses, designers and photographers working to feed the public's appetite for glamorous bugle-beaded gowns and jaw-dropping historical costumes. There's nothing that rivals it to this day! Studio budgets seemed virtually endless, and many of the gowns worn on screen made their way into shops around the country. Something as simple as unique cuff or a collar could cause a huge stir in the fashion Continue Reading

If you're a new mother (or will be soon), catering to your baby's needs is probably the highest thing on your priority list. It's easy to get lost in the midst of diapering, feeding, bathing and cuddling, but don't forget that you're in for quite a ride, physically and emotionally! Having been a mother ten times over, I'd like to share my list of the top five needs that often get overlooked. Support Your place is with your newborn, but that can leave a lot of other things undone. So line up Continue Reading