Welcome May! Welcome! Welcome!
Here’s our official welcome to the month of May. The month we yearn for all winter long. The month that warms us – FINALLY! The month that is dedicated to celebrating ourselves for a change – ummmm, we do celebrate ourselves, don’t we? Sure, we’re overwhelmed by the sheer abundance of dance recitals, little league games, first communions, and family obligations. But once you sift through the clutter and just breathe for a bit … the month of May is full of welcome changes. The trees and flowers are in full bloom and the grass is getting greener – in more ways than one! It’s time for a fresh start!

And we’re here to help. That’s why we’ve loaded this newsletter with ways that you can celebrate YOU the way you deserve and some new ideas for reinventing yourself. Because, if you’re like us, you’re happy to run around taking care of everyone else as long as you get a moment to relax, unwind, and renew yourself. After all, it’s May, marvelous May!

Warm Up Your Spring, Your Beauty Regimen & Your Mother’s Day

So, have you been over to Nordstrom Burlington yet? A few In Full Forcers were lucky enough to mingle with 1300 other fabulous ladies at their recent grand opening – and yes, we loved getting a sneak peek into the highest fashion to hit North of Boston in quite some time! But if you missed the grand event, don’t fret, there’s still so much going on at Nordstrom Burlington – and just in time for Mother’s Day!

Want to add a little glow to your spring beauty regimen, then check out Laura Mercier at Nordstrom Burlington. Their Gold Digger Collection delivers a warm, sensual richness that sets the gold standard for make up luxury! This collection has it all – dual Pots of Gold with Crème and Powder guildings, nail enamels in sterling and 24 karat gold for a French manicure even Marie Antoinette would envy, lip glaces in gold and bronze, the list goes on and on! So glow on girl, get yourself over to the Laura Mercier counter at Nordstrom Burlington!

Be sure to tell our friend Christine Joyce – the most exceptional make up artist we’ve ever been primped by – that In Full Force sent you! And for extra special treatment, join Laura Mercier’s artists at Nordstrom Burlington for two special events A Mother-Daughter Mother’s Day event this Saturday, May 10th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Beauty on Location on Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31st for a beauty event you won’t want to miss! Or, if you want your own exclusive make over session, just give them a jingle at 781.345.7800 to book your exclusive appointment.

So, now you’re beautiful … but how’s the yard looking? Yup, that’s kinda what we thought.

One of our favorite expressions goes like this … “Clean up your own yard. Change by example. Just be the way you want others to be and hope they pay attention.” And sure, we know this inspirational quote is talking about being a good person, but let’s be literal for a moment, shall we? As Spring gets warmer, you’ll notice one of your neighbors planting flowers. Then, after a few days, another neighbor will follow by example. Then another. And another. By midspring your entire neighborhood has an entirely new spirit thanks to the new color and beauty found in most everyone’s yard.

Now, we tell our children that that’s exactly how you make a difference in this world. You begin by improving yourself and then hope people will be inspired to follow suit. And sure, this has a higher meaning that is poignant and very true. But it also means, that you really need to get out into that garden and plant some flowers! After all, what will the neighbors think??!!

So, if you find you’re struggling with how to plant your garden this spring, we can tell you that the best place to find the most abundant floral selections and expert gardening advice is Mahoney’s Garden Centers. Visit www.MahoneysGarden.com to view their floral abundance and find the location nearest you. We highly recommend the cascading ivy geranium, they bloom from mid-May until late October, making you the inspiration of the neighborhood through nearly three seasons!

Say Cheese with Our Favorite Photogs!
A Step Up From SnapFish

What better gift for your mom on Mother’s Day than a session with a fabulous photographer. Whether it’s pets, kids or the soon-to-be amazing garden, we have two photo snappers to introduce you to who are both equally amazing.

Elena Gormley’s photos are filled with the precious moments in everyday life. From sleepy tots to happy dogs, she knows the perfect moment to snap a photo to capture the natural beauty of the people and pets that make our life beautiful. A picture tells 1,000 words, right? Elena’s photos not only tell 1,000 words but a pretty great story too. And if your story is that you were sitting in a Bentley last Thursday at our Fabulous West of Boston Event, please visit her website at elenagormley.com to see how fabulously chic you looked!

Helene Norton-Russell’s mother gave Helene her first camera when she was 7 years old. Since then she has been taking photos that capture the detail in our lives and showcase the love that surrounds us. From capturing models at an In Full Force fashion show to catching her sister baking banana bread in her pajamas— Helene will capture images you’ll want to immediately frame and remember forever. To check out her photographic style visit www.norton-russell.com.

Strick up the Grill!

It’s finally that time! And we’ve found a delicious “Turkey & Cheddar Burger” recipe that will make your plate the talk of the party.

1 lb ground turkey 1 cup grated cheddar 1 tbs balsamic vinegar 1 tsp parsley 1 tbs dried chives or 2 of fresh chopped 1 tsp dried onion 1 tsp garlic powder Dash of each salt, pepper, paprika

Combine all ingredients, create patties and put on the grill! Easy as pie (well,
probably much easier than making a pie!)

They’re Not Just Garden Shoes Anymore!

Most of you probably know that In Full Force is planning an incredible party in NYC with Marie Claire Magazine (AHHH!—We can’t believe it either!) for a new women’s shoe brand called YOU by Crocs – for the intersection of fashion and comfort, of course. Some of you may not know that their Spring & Summer lines have just launched and are pretty fabulous.

When you hear the term “Crocs” you probably immediately think of those bright orange plastic shoes with holes in them, some holes filled with wonderful little plastic creations called, “Jibbitz.” Take our word, the vibrant colors & level of comfort are most definitely the only similarities to the YOU by Croc brand.

The YOU brand shoes are amazingly chic and comfortable enough to tote the Crocs name. So between running around town to make it to every wedding, graduation party, first communion and Memorial Day cookout this May, find some time to visit www.YOUbycrocs.com and shop online for these amazing kicks. (Did we mention they are comfortable?)