A new phone application called ZoomSafer can be added to our child’s smartphone.  Once the car goes over 35 miles per hour, the keypad of the phone locks and an audio prompt alerts the driver …

Happy New Year!!! (Too early you say) No, not for me. At this time of year, when summer vacation ends and the school year begins I always feel renewed and ready to start a new page in my already hectic life. I literally get a new day planner, switch out my bedroom décor, re-organize my closets and plan out the Goddess and Polo season activities. It’s as if the starter gun has been shot and I’m off and running!

Gone are the days of leaving your house open or walking without being some what conscious of your surroundings. We need to be more vigilant. We need to be alert and prepared in order to remain safe. Here are some safety tips to make second nature in order to prevent you from feeling vulnerable.

When in a parking garage pick a well lit, public spot. Remain in a high foot traffic area and never walk next to the cars but toward the middle of the lot, holding your keys in your hand, ready to use. Of course whenever possible, walk with company. And once you’re in your vehicle, lock all doors and move out from the lot as quickly and safely as possible.

Shopping:

My husband discovered this web site that publishes one item to sell daily at a reduced price. They offer this item until their inventory is gone. New sites are launched each day after midnight. It a good site to check out every once in a while. www.woot.com

Finally an alcohol free beverage that is sparkly and sophisticated. Twelve - Developed by chefs David Burke and Alfred Portale, this organic green, black and white tea base is a great compliment  to summery meals.  Try it out …

You can see I enjoy a good recipe: a drink recipe that is! Here are some cocktails from First Magazine (July 2010) that I thought would liven up a gathering in your home.