The Shady Report

Sasha Hlavinka

What to Pack for Your Labor Day Weekend in the Hamptons

We’ve sadly reached the last official weekend of Summer and it is time to say goodbye to the Jitney and hello to Autumn in New York. So for your last weekend of Summer Fridays and freedom, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the list of everything you’ll need when packing for a Labor Day weekend in The Hamptons.   Hamptons by Day Whether you hit the beach or choose to stay poolside at your home, soaking up the rest of the summer rays is essential, not to mention the needed napping to recover from the night before. Here’s how you can...

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Sasha Hlavinka

7 Ways Moms Prepare for Back to School

It’s that time of year again, bedtimes and curfews are re-enforced and the kiddos are finally going back to school… can we get an Amen?! But as the first day is quickly approaching, have you prepared to start the season off on the right foot? We don’t mean the laundry list of To Do’s for your kids, but have YOU prepared yourself to get back to the business of Fall? Here’s 7 tips to prepare for fall now.   1. Stock up on wine You’ll be killing it at work all day and then playing tutor, therapist, and cheerleader by...

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How To Sleep Better And Reduce Anxiety

CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE XOXO EYE MASK!    Hi Darlings! Have you ever felt so suffocated by negative thoughts and stress that you just couldn't fall asleep? I often feel that way and it just sucks. I've found two helpful ways to ease anxiety and transport yourself into a blissful, relaxing sleep.  1. JUST BREATHE  You may have seen an article while trolling Facebook about "How To Fall Asleep In Under 1 Minute". Guess what? I've tried it and IT WORKS. It's called The 4-7-8 Exercise and this is how to do it: 1.  Exhale completely through your mouth,...

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How to Help Reduce Puffy Eyes

  Hi Darlings! I had a little too much fun on the weekend and it really showed...on my face. I've noticed the older I get, the less I can get away with when it comes to overindulging. Thankfully, my friends at TALIKA created these Eye Therapy Patches that really help reduce under-eye puffyness. I applied them, put on a  Perpetual Shade sleep mask and took a 20 minute power nap. I woke up looking like a new human. Try them! 

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