Erica B.'s got questions.....

Erica B is one of those women that make fabulosity look simple. She really can do it all. She is a busy mother of three, a wonderful wife, she can cook her behind off (ask her about her mac and cheese recipe) and she knits and sews. I mean really....she can sew ANYTHING. Go check out her blog if you want proof. She does it ALL and never has a hair out of place. She is one of my style idols and a really good friend.


1. How do you manage to make being a "supermom" look so flawless? Tell us your secrets to success.

I can't believe the Queen of flawless is asking me this question..LOL

I am an event planner at heart. When I started in Hotels, I did all of the high end catering events. $100K and up weddings, Galas, etc. I am used to having to stay organized under pressure. I think I am just used to having a lot on my plate and juggling. The key for me is to have a mental schedule of what I need to get done. I have also learned that some things are NOT a priority. They come off the schedule.
I do admit that the things that tend to get neglected are usually related to my needs. I need a pedicure as we speak! LOL However, I started working out in the morning and I am holding on to that. That is my me time. I am trying to get better at doing more things for me. The key is to learn to say NO to other committments. I still struggle with this....sigh.

2. Would you ever consider leaving the corporate world to become a stay at home mom?

First of all....stay at home mothers are the bomb. They have the hardest jobs in the world.

If I was financially comfortable, I would go back to culinary school and eventually start my own catering business. Absolutely.

However, I enjoy working so much. When I was at home on maternity leave...I was dying to go back to work. I was stir crazy in the house. I enjoy what I do and I enjoy the financial freedom that working gives our family but maybe down the road....?

3. Have you ever contemplated entrepreneurialism, such as event planning or starting a catering business? You'd be fabulous at that.

Erica...I think about this all the time. I would open a catering business. I am working on it!!!

4. You always seem to take everything in stride. Tell us about a situation that has made 1969 lose her cool composure.

Oh wow. I do tend to keep my composure. I really hate women making scenes in public. My mother didn't raise me that way :)

However, I lose my cool all the time. Ask Mr. 1969. He likes to refer to me as Boughetto.....you know Bougie and Ghetto? Two great tastes that work great together?
I am one of those mild mannered looking women that will snap out and punch you in your grill. I have evolved from my days of flipping out on people. I now shut em down like Claire Huxtable. You know, when you dis them with a cutting remark and they don't realize how bad you told them off until you walk away? LOL

But I have been in my share of fights, arguments, tire slashing, etc.....Trust me!


5. Anymore babies? What about a "mini 1969"?

Although the thought of a mini 1969 is attractive (is the world even ready???)....THE BABY MAKING FACTORY IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED (insert Awwwwwwww's right here). Had I started earlier, I would have had another one. At 38 (in July)....we decided that Tali 2 would be the last one. Now I have to see what kind of daughter in laws I get :)