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you project A Role Mommy Magazine FEBRARY 2012 Pursue your passion one dream at a time. Celebrate Your Age Create a Luckier Life! PLUS! Valentine Gift Ideas LOVE YOURSELF

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This is the 2012 Love Yourself edition of Project You Magazine, just in time for Valentine's Day! Section one of the magazine was released February 14, 2012!

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youprojectA Role

Mommy Magazine

Febrary 2012

Pursue your passion one dream at a time.

Celebrate Your Age

Create a Luckier Life!

PLUS! Valentine Gift Ideas

Love YourseLf

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Table of Contents4 Editor’s Note

Love YourseLf5 Gifts to ask for

Getting Gorgeous finds items that will help you love yourself

7 DIY Valentine’s DayGreat ideas to pamper yourself or a special someone

8 Valentine’s Gift ListWhat’s a Valentine’s without some sparkly gems

9 Celebrate Your (Pro) AgeA Q&A with BOOM! Founder Cindy Joseph

11 My Valentine’s Weight Loss ChallengeThis time I’m really going to do it...

Between us13 The Role Mommy Book Club

14 Kid DictionaryThe latest words of kid wisdom from our resident Role Daddy

15 Live and LearnAdvice for Your Younger Self

16 Learning ResilienceNobody ever said that raising a family was going to be easy

Parenting19 Missing Drew

A mother’s lament

20 In the Market for a New Pet?Buy this, not that

21 Re-connecting with your hubbyA vacation getaway without the kids

22 Personality Parenting 101How to raise a family when you and your spouse don’t see eye to eye

good times23 Oscar Viewing Party

Roll out the red carpet at home with these great entertaining tips

26 Tech will keep us togetherFavorite tech tools to reheat your love life this Valentine’s Day

28 Create a luckier lifeFinding good fortune is a matter of fine tuning your thinking

29 Planting seedsAre the seeds we’re planting ones that will grow and nourish our souls, our children and our world?

30 Something PinkA simple and healthy recipe to get you started, pink for Valentine’s Day

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Editor in ChiefBeth feldman

Passion: To inspire others to stop talking about what they want to do

and show them how to just do it!

Managing EditorJeanne muchnick

Passion: To live life to the fullest.

Art DirectorKatie schlientz

Passion: To make the world a more beautiful place, one page at a time.

ContributorsBrad Bessey

maria Colacodanielle feigenbaum

Carley Knoblochelizabeth mascali

deborah mayblumeric ruhalter

dawn sandomenoalma schneider

angel tucker

RoleMommy.comrole mommy is an online community and events company dedicated to inspiring today’s busy parents to pursue their passion while raising a family. role mommy hosts online writing and career workshops as well as events that bring entrepreneurs, authors, parenting experts and bloggers together to share how they’ve reinvented their lives while raising a family.

for more information, visit www.ProjectYouMagazine.com and www.RoleMommy.com.

Welcome to the 2nd annual Love Yourself edition of Project You Magazine. While Valentine’s

Day is a time for many of us to connect with the ones we love, what I’ve realized this year, is that you don’t need one day to celebrate how much you love your spouse, your kids, your parents and even your pets. Why not do it every day of the week?

In this issue, we’ve got articles from a slew of amazing contributors including TV producer Brad Bessey who shares a heartfelt essay about sowing seeds in our kids that instill the importance of feeling good about themselves while making our world a better place. Plus this month, we welcome the gals from Getting Gorgeous, Vera Sweeney and Audrey McClelland who share their top fashion picks for Valentine’s Day. And we’ve got some great gift ideas that you will love from our shopping guru extraordinaire, Maria Colaco.

Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali at Partybluprints are back with their always fabulous entertaining advice and our very own Danielle Feigen-baum shares why it’s so important to rekindle the spark in your relationship by vacationing alone with your spouse.

Trying to figure out how to lose weight and nothing seems to be working? Then why not set out on a husband and wife weight loss challenge? I did just in time for Valentine’s Day and I’m happy to report, it’s actually working! And if you’re in the market for a pet, I’ll give you the inside scoop on which creatures to avoid at all costs. Finally, the Love Yourself issue wouldn’t be complete without our celebrity crush and this month, “Big Miracle” star Drew Barrymore is the object of our affection.

There’s much more to love with our latest issue, so what are you waiting for? Start reading, click away and if you like what you see, please share with friends.

LETTEReditor’s

Beth Feldmaneditor in Chief

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Contact [email protected]

Pursue your passion one dream at a time.

Cover Photos: ©www.istoCK.Com/savChenKoJuLia

Best wishes,

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Gifts to ask for. . .a woman looks her best when she is filled with confidence and joy. this month, Project You is focusing on “Loving Yourself” and getting gorgeous found several items that can help you do just that.

Statement jewelry is an easy way to get noticed without spending a lot of money. this amazing ring from nicole richie’s house of harlow is a treasure in itself! the graphite colored arrowhead is both modern and on trend. Snag it for $79

After a long day at work or with the kids, don’t just throw on a pair of flannel pants and an old beat up tee. get comfortable while staying glam and fabulous. this short silk kimono from Le Fee Verte will make you feel sexy and soft and all woman!

And last but not least, why not treat that sweet tooth of yours? Cookie Panache offers a scrumptious collection that no one can refuse. Brownies, Blondies and 2 heart-shaped hand decorated sugar cookies will round off any meal with a smile.

By Audrey McClelland and Vera Sweeney

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Getting Gorgeous

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Two toned and fabulous: Color Blocking has come back in a big way. not many people feel comfortable yet with the look, so take baby steps with this button-shoulder sweater from The Gap.

Do you own an infinity scarf yet? this timeless cable knit accessory will add the layer your outfit needs to take it over the edge. if you want to look completely put together, you need several layers for your look.

Colored jeans have become a Getting Gorgeous favorite as of late. Pair them with a neutral colored shirt (think beige, white or black) and put on your favorite pair of heels. do you have a blazer? then pair it with a tank, a long necklace and a smile.

Gifts to ask for. . .

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DIY valentine’s Dayvalentine’s day is about love and pampering. You can pamper yourself

or a special someone. here are some great ideas to make as gifts or just treat yourself! By Erika Katz

Bubble Bath❑ 1/4 cup liquid Castile soap❑ 2 drops red food coloring❑ 10 drops rose oil or your

favorite essential oil❑ rose petals.To make:mix the castile soap, food coloring, and rose oil. if this is a gift, pour it into a pretty bottle and attach a fresh rose. if you are using it right away, add your mixture to running bath water and sprinkle your bath with rose petals. soak for as long as you like.

strawberry Peppermint foot scrub❑ 2 pureed strawberries❑ 1 tablespoon of olive oil❑ 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil❑ 2 tablespoons of granulated

white sugar❑ 4 drops peppermint

essential oilTo Make:mix all the ingredients well and put into a pretty jar.i like to use strawberries in this recipe because they are rich in salicylic acid which helps dead skin shed more easily. the sugar granules also help to exfoliate skin but are super gentle on delicate skin. You can keep this in the fridge for up to a week. to use your scrub, simply rub your feet gently in circular motions and rinse with warm water.

exfoliating Lip gloss❑ 2 tablespoons Crisco solid vegetable shortening❑ 1 teaspoon cherry or strawberry flavored powdered

drink mix❑ lip balm container or clean contact lens containerTo Make:Heat the Crisco in the microwave for 30 seconds or until it looks like a liquid. While it is still hot, mix in the powdered drink mix. Then, pour the mixture into the lip balm container. Let it cool for 10 minutes.

Erika Katz is the author of the book Bonding Over Beauty, A Mother-Daughter Guide to Self-Esteem, Confidence and

Trust (greenleaf Press, march 2011). she uses her beauty expertise

to help moms bond with their ‘tween daughters. a former child model and actress, erika appeared in over 100 commercials,

print ads, and films. as the mother of a ‘tween girl, she

now writes a popular beauty blog for mothers tackling the

drama of the ‘tween years.

Bonding Over Beauty

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valentines Gift List

Lush – Lots of Love ($49.95) Contents: french Kiss, ro’s argan Body Conditioner, soft Coeur, Lust soap, rose Queen bath bomb, sex Bomb bath bomb, 1000 Kisses deep perfume. if you have not discovered LUSH products you are clearly missing out. these delectable all natural products smell so yummy and look so very tempting they are in danger of being gobbled up! i recommend indulging in long fizzy baths with the rose Queen bath bomb or french Kiss Bubble Bar. 7 goodies nicely wrapped in a beautiful hatbox, Lush makes it easy to give lots o love this valentines.

Bestie Necklace $18, fredflare.com

valentines is not just for the one you smooch. this year don’t forget your bestie with this

retro bestie necklace. Your friendship will be

sealed… just like when you were 14!

Nails inc. Crystal Colour in Charing Cross (maraschino red) $19.50 Sephora.comhow about crystal incrusted nail polish for that gal who has everything. this fiery hue is sure to turn a few heads at the local Pta.

Handmade and hand painted Decoupage Trays by John

Derian. the perfect detail to any room. stash your odds and ends

in these irresistible additions to any décor. $66 a piece available at

NeimanMarcus.com

And what’s a Valentines without some sparkly gems, right girls? how about a subtle little something to adorn the wrist. this delicate little gift is a classic roberto Coin complete with an 18K double chain with two diamond stations and not to forget the signature ruby on the clasp. roberto Coin - exclusive Pave Cross medallion Bracelet. $740.00. available at Bergdorf Goodman.com

NewYorkMom

Maria Colaco

Maria Colaco writes about her life at NewY-orkMom.WordPress.com. she is a dancer and choreogra-pher in nYC and lives in the burbs with her husband, kid and giant dog. You can find her on twitter at @pluslily. im

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Celebrate Your (Pro) Age

a Q& a with Boom! founder Cindy Joseph

At a certain age we realize there’s only so much we can cover up when it comes to our wrinkles We

also realize – at least for those of us who’ve been slathering on anti-aging creams for a while – that, at a certain point, we really need to embrace the lines on our face. Af-ter all, there’s wisdom and living in those crow’s feet. Which is why we find 61-year-old makeup artist turned model turned makeup maven Cindy Joseph so inspiring.

Her message: “You have lived a long and rich life. Your face tells a wonderful story. Why hide it?” Read below to see what we mean.

Project You: Can you tell us a little bit about the how and why behind Boom!?Cindy: As a longtime makeup artist, and then a model for the last 12 years (Editor’s Note: Cindy didn’t start model-ing until age 49), a friend asked me why I don’t develop my own makeup line. To be honest, at the time,

I didn’t see the need for more cosmetics. But the more my friend prodded, the more I started to think seriously about it.

Although I knew the world may not need more cosmetics, I realized, it’s not just about make-up. Women identify with the image, packing, style, i.e. branding, of a cosmetic line. Choosing a cosmetic line is like joining a club. A woman may choose the sophisticates club or the girl next door club, or the gothic club. However, every cosmetics line suggests you conceal cover and hide what you look like in an attempt

to look younger and different. They are all anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, anti

me clubs! I decided right then and there to design a pro-age line of cosmetics, the pro-age club for every generation.

And the name?Originally I thought of the name BOOM as a way to target baby boomers, but realized I didn’t want to commit reverse ageism.

After all, this is a message for everyone: Men, women and

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children. That led me to BOOM represent-ing the sound of a Pro-Age Revolution.

And did this idea come to you because you turned a certain age?Yes, it did. As a woman. I have witnessed and experienced the prejudice our society has about age my entire life. And it is not only about age, it’s about our features, the size and shape of our bodies, our hair, our style choices, etc. Women often feel they are just not right look-ing like themselves. I felt I had to change the way I looked to match the latest trend in body type, hair type, face shape etc.

I started sharing with oth-ers how life was getting better as I became older. I also witnessed that with my peers as well. We were wiser, gaining self knowledge, and becoming more expe-rienced. At one point I felt like a fraud as I was hiding the very thing that made me look older – my hair color! Though I kept

the silver streak I had since my 30s, I was coloring the rest of the gray as it grew in.

I realized that sharing my pro-age point of view, as I was covering my silver hair, was not only hypocritical , no one would be able to see my age along with my joy and see they go hand in hand. That’s when I threw my hair dye in the garbage. The very day I cut off the last bit of dye, I was approached on

the street in NYC and asked to model. I felt the universe was letting me know

I did the right thing. I was 49 years old and have been modeling ever since.

And so how do you feel about ag-ing now? I understand you recently

turned 61.I love it. Life just keeps getting better as I become more compassionate towards my-self and celebrate my age and life. I believe that how we feel about ourselves and how much we are enjoy our lives is what makes us truly attractive. ■

BOOMByCindyJoseph

For more informtion...

Makeup artist turned model turned makeup maven Cindy Joseph.

A brand new pro-age line of cosmetics targets the boomer generation.

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I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the harder it is for me to lose weight. I’ve been on every diet imag-

inable - from Weight Watchers, to Jenny Craig, to the Zone to no carbs and sadly, I’ve managed to gain and lose more weight over the last two decades than I care to remember. I have what I’d like to call a sliding wardrobe...I always have three to four different pant sizes available at any given time and this year, I was busting out of my biggest size and knew it was time to pull the plug on my out of control eating behavior and finally lose the weight once and for all.In early January, as I was struggling to pull on my jeggings, my husband threw down the gauntlet and challenged me to a weight loss battle. And after reading several positive online reviews, I arrived at the Biggest Loser Meal Plan which sends you meals each week that are fresh, un-processed and surprisingly spicy. My husband isn’t doing the meal plan but is opting instead to cut his calories and exercise.

As the weight finally began to melt away (I’m down one dress size so far), what I’ve realized is that I’m feeling so much better about myself. I’m finally feeling so much more comfortable wearing fitted clothes in-stead of a dress with an oversized sweater covering my thighs and rear end. And

while my husband’s initial motive re-ally ticked me off, I realized that once he turned our diet into a competition, I was determined to win.

So far, I’m down seven pounds and I’m “this close” to breaking through my first plateau. My ultimate goal is to lose 20 pounds before my daughter’s bat mitzvah this May but either way, if I can beat my husband and lose 10 pounds before Valen-tine’s Day, I will be the happiest mom in my neighborhood.

Now I bet you’re wondering, what will you win if you beat your hubby? While I initially thought my husband would agree to drive down to Florida to see my parents (that’s what he initially promised to do if I won), I think that was just a ploy to get me to commit to a weight loss plan. I’m so de-termined right now to reach my first goal that it doesn’t really matter what I win. As long as I can finally wear my skinny jeans and my thighs don’t rub together when I walk, then honestly, that’s like winning an Olympic challenge.

So here’s hoping that by February 14th, I’ll be 10 pounds lighter and two sizes smaller. I’m even willing to forego our usual romantic calorie laden dinner so I can continue to keep losing. Because as my former Weight Watchers instructor used to say: “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.” ■

this time i’m really going to do it…By Beth Feldman

My valentine’s Weight Loss Challenge

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