When the calendar reads April and the temperature reads 70-degrees in San Francisco that means one thing baby - time for some family bonding time at the beach! So, we dusted off last season’s swimsuits (the girls bathing suits- “not” mine), plenty of sunsreen, a full ice chest and headed to the beach. Cleaning up after we got home was a pain in the arse but boy was it worth it.
I’d love to hear how you and your family spend “quality time” together. Tell me, by leaving a comment.
Yes, it may be Earth Day but for my little girls today is no different, they seem to celebrate our great planet every day. They’re constantly reminding me and my husband to be kinder and gentler to this planet we live on. Whether it’s reusing grocery bags, walking to the market or composting leftovers my little ladies are leading a much “greener” lifestyle than I did at their young age.
My Earth Angels
In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to let you know that I did a guest vlog post for Project Nursery, a website dedicated to baby’s first room and beyond. I grabbed my handy little video camera and stopped by Giggle to find out what the top picks in Eco-Friendly Baby products are these days. It’s amazing how many more companies are doing things the “right” way. To see the video segment go visit Project Nursery.
One of the things I love about living in the Bay Area is that when it comes to new technology (like 3D tv) we hear about it and see it first. In fact, a few nights ago Beth Blecherman of Techmamas and SVMoms invited me to a cool event at CNET headquarters. For the first time, CNET held a live, hands-on demo of the newest 3D tv technology for our homes. So, for those that didn’t make it to CES (Consumer Electronics Show) earlier this year – this was clearly the next best thing.
I admit initially I was a bit skeptical about this 3D tv stuff. But now that I’ve checked it out – Wow! I so get it. It’s like HD television on steroids – you really feel like you’re there. I can’t wait, in a few years I’ll be hanging out on the sofa with the girls watching a 3D adaptation of Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory – that would be cool.
Now, I’t’s no big secret – 3D tv’s fall into the “luxury” category. But like anything else, in a few years the hefty price tags are expected to go down and purchasing the technology for the home won’t sound so ridiculous. Currently, a plasma 3D tv will set you back about $2,500 bucks (and that’s on the low end). Plus, you have to add in the costs of a 3D blu-ray player (another $250 bucks) and 3D glasses (about $150 a pair).
Hello, hello and welcome to LizzieB TV! Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my vlog. If it’s your first time stopping by (I sure hope it’s not your last) – I guess I should tell you a little bit about myself, right? Well, I live in San Francisco, California with my husband and two young daughters. I’ve been doing online videos or webisodes about parenting and mom’s since 2006 but just launched my own video blog last year. In all honesty, I’m not big on writing about myself – I promise if you take a look at some of my videos (you can find some here in the blog section or back on the home page) you’ll see pretty quickly what I’m all about. Bascially, I like to share some of the not so “glamorous” sides of motherhood and capture it on video. I like to help others who are thinking about vlogging – so, I also offer basic vlogging tips in some of my vlogs. And I like to vlog about raising a family in San Francisco.
I know I thanked you for stopping by – but a huge thanks to Susan and Janice. I’ve been lucky enough to meet them both this past year and they are two of the funniest, sweetest, non-stop talking twins I’ve ever met!! Thanks for inviting me to my very first Ultimate Blog Party with 5 Minutes for Mom!!
I often hear people say they want to start vlogging but don’t have the right camera or the right equipment. Don’t let that be an excuse. In this short vlog I show you how simple it is to start vlogging using the webcam you already have in your computer!
One of the cool things about living in San Francisco is you never know who or what you’ll run into. I’m constantly surprised by what awaits me on the streets of the city – sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad. Yesterday, it was good. I walked out my door to go grab a much needed cup of coffee and came across a mobile makeup station by Bare Escentuals just feet from my house. Talk about perfect timing – a free makeunder in just minutes – gotta love that!
I must say I’ve never tried using mineral makeup by Bare Escentuals but have always wanted to. It was perfect – I got a quickie makeunder, tried out some new makeup and there was not one ounceof sales pressure. In fact, it was such a wonderful and unexpected experience that the next time I need new makeup I’m inclined to buy some from Bare Escentuals. That’s my kind of product marketing!!! Tell me, have you ever had an experience like that?
This week something rare happened when I went out for a store opening here in San Francisco – I got the chance to hang out and chat up actor, Jason Lewis from Sex and the City. You know, the hot, good looking blond guy that the character “Samantha” had a thing with. And I have to tell you – he’s an absolute doll. There’s not a pretentious or “I think I’m all that” bone in his hot body! In all honesty, I can’t remember a whole lot of what we talked about because I was so focused on “trying to be cool” and not make a jackas* out of myself.
Here’s a vlog I put together before and after mama’s big night out! Enjoy:)
I really wish I could’ve taken my video camera to the party but no such luck. That singular, grainy I-phone photo is all I got (btw, big thx to my gal Erica for waiting around to take that picture). But I did get a little scoop on Mr. Lewis while I was there in case you’re interested (or not). He loves San Francisco even though he lives in Los Angeles. In fact, he’s here quite often thanks to having a lot of friends that live in the Bay Area. And he had a very pretty, young gal on his arm for the evening – she’s got a show on The Food Network (Shhhh, her name is Aida). Hope you enjoyed the vlog – have any encounters with dreamy looking actors? Please share.
Ever watch a talk show and wonder what in the world goes on behind the scenes? Well, I’m gonna show you! Today, I brought my video camera along while I got ready for a live tv segment on ABC-7’s, The View From the Bay. Let me tell you there’s a whole lot of prepping that goes way before the show ever goes live. Including me practicing my “eco-friendly products” segment at home in between preschool drop off and pick up. Take a look…
So, did you love the video of me with no makeup and the crooked glasses at the beginning of the video? Or how about me at the end with eyeliner sliding down my eyes? LOL. It was a long day but I can’t begin to tell you how much I love doing “live” television. I think part of it is the adrenaline rush I get that reminds me of my old tv news days.
Oh, I guess I should tell you a bit about my actual segment. It featured all my favorite eco-friendly products for families. And folks, as much as I wish I was getting paid (boy, how I wish), I did “not” get paid by any of the companies.
I’m sure most of you won’t be shocked by this revelation of mine but I HATE Monday’s! Instead of starting out the new week refreshed and revived I’m usually completely frazzled and behind the eight ball! In fact, this morning I had a phone call with my gal Meredith Sinclair of Hoo-dee-hoo and I swear we must have complained for at least 10-minutes about being overwhelmed with the weekend aftermath in our homes and how we distract ourselves with surfing online for our “dream home” instead of being productive. Our phone call was obviously the motivation for this post – please forgive the mess – I swear I’m gonna clean up and get organized one of these days!
If you live on the East Coast you may be sick of the snow by now but for a lot of us folks living out West – it’s a rare treat. Last week, while the kids were on winter break I decided to pack up the kids and head to Lake Tahoe in search of some snow. Here’s a little video recap of our trip north. It involved lots o’ driving, sledding, my daughter’s first ski lesson, getting back up on a snowboard after a 4-year hiatus, a little lip-synching and even an appearance by “Big Papa.” LOL, I’m not sure why I just called my hubby “Big Papa?” Must be missing those crazy Housewives of Atlanta! Anyway, it was a brutal drive but loads of fun!
So what is "LizzieBtv" and why should you care? Well, I'm LizzieB - a former tv news anchor and reporter who spent 15-plus years working days, nights, early mornings, holidays and weekends to bring viewers the news of the day.
For a good long time, I thrived on reporting breaking news and anchoring from the set. The daily dose of heart pumping adrenaline was addictive. But several years ago I took a fabulous life detour. I got married, had a baby, quit my tv news job and ended up with a nasty dose of postpartum depression. (It's real Tom, just ask Brooke!)
In the blink of an eye, I went from a career woman dressed in snazzy suits with very big hair and camera ready makeup to a crazy lady who was constantly harried, unprepared and disheveled. I won't lie, I was a new mom and I was a mess.
Fortunately, my love for reporting kicked in and I delved into researching all things mom-related.
Look, I'm no expert. I'm a real mom, wife, friend and daughter trying to balance it all. I don't know everything and never will, but I have learned a few parenting tips and tricks along the way and I want to share them with you. And hopefully you can enlighten me with your motherhood triumphs and challenges as well.
Whether you stay for two minutes or two hours - thanks for dropping by LizzieBtv... the place where you'll always find "views of a real mom" not a super mom. Welcome to the journey!
