where it all began.

i was in elementary school when my dad took the family to germany on what was probably our last vacay together. i remember the shopping...one store in particular that was really narrow, but like six or seven stories tall. on the first floor there were baskets and baskets of these canvas-type shoes with straw-like soles in every color of the rainbow...and i hadn't seen anything like it before, but i knew i liked them. i wanted one in every color, but mom said no...so i chose one with a yellow and blue pattern on it. they were so comfy, i think i wore them every. day.

and that was how my love for espadrilles began.

a few pictures below from last weeks golf tournament.

setting up our drink station, waiting for the tournament to start. we didn't really have a nice view...if only we were facing the other way, we could've been looking at the hole below.

the hole right behind us.

what we were serving up...vodka + cranberry; margaritas, and bloody marys.

no room in the cart, so mini-she had to jump on the back. she kept getting whacked in the head by the trees! 

(Forever 21 espadrilles)

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don't forget to tune in June 8th, 10/9c for Bravo TV's new scripted comedy, Odd Mom Out! have a mom-ito while you watch!

Bravo TV's New Scripted Comedy: Odd Mom Out.

have you ever felt like the odd one out? Bravo TV's new scripted comedy, Odd Mom Out, is about a mom (Jill) who tries to fit in with the uber-wealthy mommy clique from new york's upper east side while struggling to stay true to herself. even her in-laws try to conform her and she is often tempted by the benefits of a greater social status.

i was able to preview the first two episodes and loved the show. with my first (daughter), i was the "younger" mom constantly trying to prove myself to the other parents who never took me seriously; nine years later with my youngest (son), i'm the "older" mom that has to fit in with these now younger parents. i can totally relate to being the odd mom out. my timing was just off, haha!

you certainly don't have to be a mom to enjoy this show. if you're like me and love Bravo TV, you will find the Odd Mom Out cast truly entertaining.

scenes from my screening party with a few friends including facial masks and wine.

faces have been blurred to protect the innocent!

mini-she getting her facial mask.

it's your turn!

get ready for good times and lots of laughter with Bravo TV's new show, Odd Mom Out, premiering June 8th at 10/9c. gather up your friends for a premiere party, complete with yummy mom-itos and mom-osas (recipes below)!

watch the Odd Mom Out trailer here and find cool extras on their Odd Mom Out facebook page.

tell me in the comments below your story of feeling out of place.

i'd love to hear your thoughts after watching the premiere, too!