Roll Me Up

We love nothing more than a super simple, healthy, hearty, kid-friendly snack offering a new twist on an old classic.  Introducing, the Pizza Roll Up.  Add any toppings including spinach, mushrooms, peppers...totally vegetarian!  The kids'll love it and you will too x

Makes: 1 serving, Active Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS: 1 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortilla

2 tablespoons prepared pizza sauce 12 leaves baby spinach 3 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella

PREPARATION: Place tortilla on a plate and spread pizza sauce over it. Top with an even layer of spinach and sprinkle cheese on top. Microwave on High or fry with spray olive oil in the pan until the cheese is melted (without turning) Carefully roll the tortilla up. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into pieces.

TIPS & NOTES: Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the pizza roll-up for up to 1 day.

NUTRITION: Per serving: 217 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 14 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrates; 1 g added sugars; 10 g protein; 3 g fiber; 427 mg sodium; 18 mg potassium.

What's In Season??

Mommies, here's a great little chart to keep you in-the-know about what produce is Haute and in-season this month, October.  Happy Cooking

FashionFormation

  It was 7pm Thursday Night and I was in the thick of my first full-blown fashion meltdown.  Late for the hottest party in town (a Verizon Red-Carpet Event tapped with a "special performance") and picture this: I'm sprawled-out in my walk-in as if I had become red-carpet roadkill.  Faux fur vests, red spandex, black lace minis, draped all over my body and the echo of my husbands voice over and over, "We have to go...What's your problem...Just wear skinny jeans and a hot fitted top.  We're late..."  Clearly he didn't get the dire state I was in.  And for the record, Mr. Awesome (self-proclaimed) those days of jeans and tanks just wouldn't cut it tonight.  After all, getting out, on a Thursday nonetheless, is about as rare as seeing Kanye West crack a smile...or is it??

Mustering just enough energy to slowly sit up and yank off all those passé garments, I had a total Aha Moment.  I was literally and metaphorically shedding the old me BC (before child) and 100% ready to embrace the new, older more-sophisticated Haute Mom in me.  Ultimately that meant an enormous closet overhaul, eliminating anything too tight, slutty, pilled, baggy, short, boobilicious, stupid- like that oversized mumu with all those whack flowers on it.  I work hard to be healthy and fit, why cover it all up!?  At that moment, however, my goal was simply to find something exceptional to fit what I envisioned for the new me; timeless, effortless, chic but not too trendy, properly fitted but not snug, and overall show-stopping!  And I mean, can we get a little color in here?!  Don't get me wrong, black is my boo, like Brad Pitt to Angelina Jolie, simple perfection, but a colorful wardrobe is just so damn....Kate Hudson, in other words, E V E R Y T H I N G!

I dug, dug, dug and FINALLY came up with just that...A stop-sign red, POW! Here I am bitch, beautifully fitted frock...covered at the top, all leg at the bottom...a major fashion rule...Tatas and Bootie simultaneously screams Call-Girl.  Back to the red-dress, it's a Top Shop mini that had been initially purchased to fit my burgeoning baby bump during pregnancy but the second I popped, so did the zipper on that dress.  As in, I had the seamstress rip it off and tailor it to fit my smaller, post baby-bump bod.  I jumped into it, zipped it up, and paired it with a classic pair of nude Louboutin open-toe triple platform heels (it was date night) and Voila!  We...Be...OUT!

We showed up to the Bev Hills Soiree, fashionably late, not exactly on purpose...posed for a few pics and learned the "secret" performance was by none other than Kanye West.  Not typically one of my faves, I must say, he worked it ladies...like really friggin worked for it and put on a stellar show!

What started out as a hopeless night- laid out in my closet, undressed waiting for some fashion Messiah to come save me - turned into one of best Thursday Nights EVER...Dressed Up, Partying Down, and front/center for this!  A smile from Kanye West.

ALL ABOUT DAT FANNY PACK

With #NYFW in full swing, we've scoured the runways for gorgeous get-ups fit for Haute Mom's Life and here's what we've come to realize.  Though our fave designers continue to nail it with divine hand-sewn threads think DVF, Victoria Beckham, Jason Wu to name a few...there's one hip-hugging accessory we're begging too see more on the catwalk, The Fanny Pack.  I know what you're thinking, fanny packs and fashion, isn't that like oil and water?? Oh but friends we're here to tell you that's sooooo not the case.  Sure fanny packs made a rather offensive fashion statement in the 1980's regularly displayed on the bums of Middle American men and women at theme parks around the country...but since then, they've hinted at having a major comeback with a stylish twist.  For Haute Moms like us, it's all about living conveniently chic and that's just what the fanny pack offers.  Simply put, the bum-hugging-everything-holder is a superb solution to simplifying our lives and freeing up our hands for keys, bottles, diapers, pacifiers and on and on and on...All ya do is pack, snap and go.  Here are ways to rock the pack and still look like you're gracing the cover of Vogue.

Living High At The Loews

Let's just put it out there...we're total hotel snobs; Not in a bitchy way but in a "we're spending good, hard-earned $$$ so let's see your A-game" kinda way   If it's not impeccably clean, remarkably staffed, perfectly appointed or sensationally situated, we're OFF, faster than a prom dress.  As you know, finding all that in a kid-friendly environment can be a challenge.  Good thing our getaway to the Loews at Coronado Bay √ all the boxes.  Swanky, not exactly, but there's literally something for the whole family...grandparents, parents, kiddies and even pets.  So, if you're looking for a last minute chance at summer, the rates are still HOT ($200 for a standard room - ask about their special AAA, Senior Discounts etc.) and the vibe, super COOL.  HML's recommendations below: http://www.loewshotels.com/coronado-bay-resort/ GOTTA TRY

OMG BEDS! - Dreams are that much sweeter when you feel like you're sleeping in the clouds.  Loews nails it w their Stearns & Foster Luxury Plush Euro Pillowtop Mattresses.  Don't trust me, look here :)

IN-ROOM COFFEE MAKER -Keurig coffeemaker with gourmet coffee.  HML considers this a necessity, not a luxury.  Thank Gawd they got it right!

DAILY BUFFET - On site at Market Cafe.  Full menu but the real steal here is the breakfast buffet complete with lox and bagels, omelet bar, pastries, fresh-squeezed juice, coffee and so much more  $25 per person and babies eat free!

JET SKIS: Easily one of the highlights of the trip.  Fast, fun, dare I say, kid-free??  Loews has tons of water-sport rentals...Jet Skiis, standup-paddleboards, boats, kayaks, you name it.  Definitely a stand-out for the property!

HERB GARDEN - There's something so satisfying to see a fully-bloomed herb garden right outside your guest room.  The flavorful food proves those fresh-grown greens are put to serious use.

KIDS CAMP - So you Haute Mommies can have a little time off.  Living Coast Discovery Center has partnered with Loews Coronado Bay Resort with the new Loews Go Wild! Kids Camp. Kids ages 5-12 can discover San Diego through nature hunts, arts and crafts, beach exploration and games, animal interactions and more as amazing native wildlife comes to life.**Available for a full-day 9am-5pm ($85 including lunch) or half-day 9am-noon or 1-5pm ($50 or $60 including lunch.) Call 619-424-4000 for reservations and further information.

CHOCOLATE TACOS - The relatively guilt-free finish to everyday.

WE CAN LIVE WITHOUT

THE KIDDY POOL - Call us cray cray but that many kids in one wet place, ummm no thanks.  We think we'll sit this one out.  Truth be told, Gibson still ♥ it.