About Mary Fran Bontempo

MARY FRAN BONTEMPO is a speaker, author and humorist who teaches audiences to control their most powerful influence: Self-Talk. Author of The Woman’s Book of Dirty Words, and Not Ready for Granny Panties, Mary Fran proves small changes in self-talk yield big life changes, allowing individuals to redefine their lives both professionally and personally in a rapidly changing world. A Huffington Post and Thrive Global contributor, and regular columnist for Women’s Voices Magazine and Best Kept Self, Mary Fran inspires and motivates readers and listeners to tame the self-talk beast, leading them to personal and professional renewal and success. After thirty years’ experience as owner of a full-service recruiting firm, and finding herself in the middle of a perfect life storm—turning 50, a crashing economy, and most devastating, a son with serious addiction issues—Mary Fran created the blog, Not Ready for Granny Panties, authoring two books in the series and developing a life-affirming brand full of practical wisdom and wit. A frequent media guest and speaker, audiences delight in her empowering and entertaining message.

Movie Madness for Father’s Day!

By: Mary Fran BontempoLet’s face it, when it comes to movies, guys and gals have different tastes. While the ladies will line up for a good rom-com, it’s car chases and explosions that get the guys’ juices flowing.Since Sunday is Father’s Day, this week in entertainment, NRFGP is featuring a few films for Dad—with a little “eye candy” the ladies will enjoy, too! With some available for purchase and some new in theaters, [...]

2018-10-30T09:51:19-04:00June 15th, 2012|0 Comments

More Down the Shore

by Chrysa SmithIf you haven't been 'down the (NJ) Shore', as the locals say, well--put it on your 'to do' list. Surprising to many non-area dwellers, the NJ Shore has some of the best beaches in the country. And I just spent the past week there soaking up some rays and trying a few new things worth sharing.Zumba. If you're an advocate (like me), you'll find one of the better classes I've ever [...]

2018-10-30T09:51:19-04:00June 14th, 2012|0 Comments

Under $50 Buys You–Awesome Accessories!

Here at NRFGP, we like to keep things fresh and fun! So, we're introducing a new feature that will bring you ideas for great buys ranging from accessories, to spa products, to shoes--in other words stuff we like!The best part? All of our "finds" will be under $50, and often, even less.Let us know what you think of Under $50 Buys You, and feel free to let us know about your own "finds"-- [...]

2018-10-30T09:51:19-04:00June 13th, 2012|1 Comment

The Perfect Father’s Day Gift

By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below.I think I’ve found the perfect Father’s Day gift for my husband.It’s not another shirt, or tie, or gadget that he will never figure out how to work, despite repeated efforts by the kids to teach him. Nor is it another book or CD, or a DVD he’ll never get around to watching as he falls asleep after [...]

2018-10-30T09:51:19-04:00June 12th, 2012|4 Comments

Laughing @ Middle Age–A Pirate Cartoon by Pat Achilles

Send this chuckle to a friend by forwarding our link: notreadyforgrannypanties.com.And a local Pirate note: The Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan Society will present the musical comedy The Pirates of PenzanceSaturday, June 16th @ 2 PMSunday, June 17th @ 3 PM Where: Trinity Episcopal Church2631 Durham Rd., Buckingham, PA(corner of Rt. 202 & Rt. 413)One of Gilbert and Sullivan’s funniest and most popular operettas, it has a cast of topsy-turvy pirates, nobles and police, [...]

2018-10-30T09:51:19-04:00June 11th, 2012|0 Comments
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