12 Days of Pregnancy

I am due August 8th so I'm coming down the home stretch, literally. Over the past few months I have remodeled my master bathroom, relandscaped my backyard, replaced carpet, and wallpapered my nursery. I have taken the nesting instinct to new heights. I also have continued to workout with my personal trainer twice a week and feel incredibly strong and ready to have this baby. My first pregnancy was filled with cake, couch time, and complaining. This time I am ten times more energetic and determined to get everything in order before my baby arrives. Stay tuned this Friday when I publish photos of my remodeled spa bathroom and hipster nursery in my Radar Column.
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Twin Boy and Girl for Angelina Jolie

Remember the strange report at the end of May that announced the birth of Branglina's twin girls named Isla Marcheline and Amelie Jane? The story came and went without any fanfare. Well, tonight on the AP, the real debut of the twins (a boy and girl) named Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline arrived Saturday night, July 12th. Let's hope they hold steady for Maddox's sake. Poor guy has gone from being an only child to being one of six in a little over two years.

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From GP's Radar

5. Confronting The "Other" Woman

Thankfully I've never been in a situation where I've had to deal with the knowlege of the "other woman" but I always believed that if I ever did I would work it out with (or boot) my partner--never with the OW. Recently I listened to a group of girlfriends discuss their experiences with and as the OW and it seems that most of them who suffered this unhappy confrontation were able to learn from it and salvage their relationships or self-worth (just as long as the confrontation was rational and compassionate on both sides). My question was, "Why on earth should the women hash it out while the cheating cad shivers on the sidelines." The concensus seemed to be this: once you "discuss" the issue with your partner and you still love him and truly believe that it's over, it's often wise to calmly contact the OW to let her know how you feel and how you want her out of your relationship. This tactic is supposed to humanize your existence to the OW (you are not just the anonymous wife or girlfriend anymore but a real person with feelings) and inevitably discourage any future contact. One of the OW's I spoke with told me that a heart to heart call from a wounded wife prevented her from escalating an inappropriate flirtation with the woman's husband. It all sounds so civilized. What do you think you would do?
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Denise Richards Show

Reality shows are usually bad but this one deserves particular attention: "Denise Richards: It's Complicated." Unlike Kimora or Brett or Flav, Denise doesn't have a flamboyant presence so following her non-antics is like a day spent standing in line at the DMV... bizoring! The first episode devotes an unhealthy amount of airtime following her pet pig. And instead of loathing Denise, we end up feeling sorry for her especially when we get a glimpse of her mammoth insecurity when she worries about what a blind date will think of her. C'mon Denise. The guy is a mere mortal, you're Denise "Wild Things" Richards! Will this show get better? Who knows. Boring victims can also make great stars. Who could have predicted that Lauren Conrad would totally surpass Kristen Cavallari in the fame game?

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Cue Ball Diaz

The headline of a recent EOnline article reads, "Hairless Cameron Still Hot," but is it just me or are you also thinking "You are no Demi Moore, my friend."?
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Up to 90% OFF RIGHT NOW IN SF

San Francisco ladies hop in your car and rush down to The Palm Room at 39 Keyes Street in The Presidio for the private PURR fashion event to benefit the Peninsula Humane Society. The city's most fashionable doyennes have donated their previously worn pret a porter and everything has been marked down up to 90% OFF. I bought a gently worn Chloe bag for $400 and a $4000 Gaultier coat for $700. Now the already crazy low prices have been marked down 20% more! They close at 5p so you have one hour to get down there. Admission $20. 100% of the proceeds go to charity so go spend for a good cause!

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Brioche Breakfast Lasagna (Strata)

This is a delish idea from my friend Shari that she calls a no fu@% up kind recipe:

5 eggs
½ cup milk
Brioche or really soft bread
Plus anything else you want to add. I like to
change up the recipe from time to time. Try cheese, mushrooms, bacon, sausage, sun
dried tomatoes, salt and pepper .. . whatever you want.

In a sauté pan brown either sausage or
bacon, drain the fat or Rachel (our personal trainer) will be mad at you. Add in sun dried
tomatoes or mushrooms, whatever yummy things you want to add. Once you have your filling then
you can start layering in between the bread and cheese.

Layer the bread in a casserole dish then
add a layer of cheese, filling…….. (Keep layering this like you
would for a lasagna)

After you are finished pour in the egg
and milk mixture, and press down making sure the whole dish is covered.
Then put some shredded cheese on top. You can make the night before then
pop it in the oven in the AM for a yummy breakfast.

Pop in the oven till golden brown and the
cheese on top is bubbling; 375degree oven around 35 45 min you can judge when
its done. It is a super delicious brekkie, I
hope you guys enjoy it.

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Why We Should Bother to be Green

I don't know how many of you saw Michael Pollan's article in last weekend's NYT Magazine but in case you missed it here it is again: Why Bother? by Michael Pollan. This is an excellent article and inspiring for someone like me who has made strides in the past few years to become more green but yet still feels like my miniscule contributions are like a drop in the ocean. Once you read this article maybe you too will ponder this line about social responsibility from the book Cloud Atlas: "...but what is the ocean but multitude of drops?"

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Real NY Housewives Finale

This season's Real Housewives New York was a sick addiction. Sick because I should be watching something other than "reality" TV (election coverage) and also because I watch it like a sporting event--yelling at the screen and rolling my eyes at the foibles and faux pas. Who could have predicted that the pretention and trash factor of the new cast could make the old cast seem almost loveable? And what's up with that crazy Alex and her camera-stalking husband? I don't buy the whole creepy togetherness thing. This guy just wants his ugly mug on the boob tube. The burning question of the day, really, is who is the most despicable character on the show? My vote goes to the Countess. See the penultimate episode where she smugly defines "classy people" with a ghastly sentence that begins, "Alls I know is ..."

Who gets your vote for Most Despicable Housewife? 

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