A Month of Giving

Each day of December will be dedicated to a charity near and dear to your heart.

So, please take this opportunity to get others involved in your cause.
Email me information about a charity-and I will post it her on my blog.
Joyce@bethatmom.com

Tis the Season

Shopping Frenzie

With all these sales being advertised, you (I) can get overly excited and spend way more than you(I) had intended.

Here are basic but proven tips to stay focused and on budget:

*Make a list of what you need to buy.

*Make a list of what you want.

*Make a budget and use cash-when it's gone-you are done.

*Do your homework-know how much items are worth. Is it really a bargain?

***Waking up early to shop is dangerous-it leads to impulsive purchases.

but if you must...keep your eye on the prize!

Going Green

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Drawstring Resort Tote-forest Green

$328

www.barneys.com

#500282722

Get Cuffed!

ADIA KIBUR

Multi-shape stone cuff

$65

www.cusp.com

Be A Good Sporto

Sporto Patch, waterproof

Winter is right around the corner.

With skinny jeans, leggins or tights, you can stay so warm and look so cool!

www.piperlime.gap.com

Fashion, Food, and Fun!

Join me for an afternoon at Saks Fifth Avenue, Tyson's Galleria Virginia. I will be displaying and discussing fabulous Hostess fashions from head to toe, as well great ideas for your table.
INOX Restaurant will be serving delicious hors d'oeuvres!

Saturday 2pm-5pm-it's free and open to all that want to BE THAT HOSTESS!

Brilliant Gift!

iPod gloves!

They have a small joystick on the exterior-so you can stay warm and perfectly in tune!

www.hammacher.com/product/76138?promo=search

Jason Wu at Neiman Marcus, DC

Last Thursday, I had the great pleasure of meeting Jason Wu and seeing his designs up close.

Jason Wu has created a youthful, vibrant, and exciting collection. The dresses were short, the fabrics rich.

For more info on ordering contact

Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie, Washington DC
202-966-9700

BE THAT HOSTESS-Nov 14th

Pills and Razors!

Q-From Donna-

So here is my two-fold question:

- what is the best “sweater shaver” for all those little fuzz balls?

- what fiber content should I look for so that I don’t have all those annoying fuzz balls to begin with?! Thank you my sweet for solving this dilemma for me!!!

A.from Joyce- I like the Oreck electric shaver. But in a pinch...try a disposable razor!

Pills are inevitable. Some fabrics pill more than others-Acrylic is the worst, mohair pills the least. If you are buying cashmere, go for quality. It's all about the twisting of the yarn-tmi.

http://www.oreck.com/