A Powerful Cover-Up–Super Cosmetics

By: Mary Fran BontempoTo hear an audio version of this column, click the play arrow below.I thought I was finished with graduations.Yes, I still have kids in school, but personally, my last graduation took place quite a while ago, after an intense four years of college. Like graduation from elementary and high school, that one was a passage into a new, exciting world full of promise and potential. But recently, I received another [...]

2018-10-30T09:52:56-04:00January 24th, 2012|1 Comment

The Iron Lady–Movie Review

By: Mary Fran BontempoI walked into the theater expecting to see the helmet-haired, stern British politician, the Iron Lady of the film's title, proclaiming her "pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get on with it" attitude and standing her ground against all oppostion.And I did, for at least part of the movie. For the other part, I saw my grandmother, in her last years, struggling to hold onto her memory, her mind and [...]

2018-10-30T09:53:00-04:00January 20th, 2012|1 Comment

The Pantry, continued: Savory Sauces

by Chrysa Smith Nothing says Mid-Winter like Balsamic Vinegar & Soy Sauce. Well, maybe a box of chocolate truffles too. But like the canned tomatoes and the chicken stock, these condiments will take you a long, long way.Most obviously, I like olive oil and a little Balsamic vinegar on my salads. I don't know what the experts suggest, but I do about a 3 to 1 ratio of olive oil to Balsamic. Some [...]

2018-10-30T09:53:02-04:00January 19th, 2012|2 Comments

Tune into Ben FM–95.7–This Sunday!

Real Mom Radio and BEN FM feature NRFGP founder, Mary Fran Bontempo Joey Fortman and Mary Fran BontempoTune into 95.7 BEN FM for Real Mom Radio with Joey Fortman on Sunday (1/29) at 7 AM for a special program with Not Ready For Granny Panties own Mary Fran Bontempo! (Don't worry; if you need your beauty sleep, we'll post a link to the broadcast after it airs!)Real Mom Media founder Joey Fortman shares her personal life [...]

2018-10-30T09:53:03-04:00January 18th, 2012|4 Comments
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