Hot Mama of the Week: Melissa Lazzara

Jul 5th, 2010

Name: Melissa Lazzara

Kids: Haley & Lorin, 9, Avery 6, Micah (coming soon)… we are in the adoption process and waiting on a referral for a son to join us this fall!

Occupation: Stay-at-home Mommy

Hometown: Tampa, FL

H&H Interview with Melissa:

1. What are the top 3 items in your grocery cart?

fruit, yogurt and lunchmeat from the deli

2. What are you reading (honestly)?

I just finished “Heart of the Matter” by Emily Giffin, and I keep also re-reading chapters in “Toddler Adoption” & “The Connected Child”

3. What is your guilty pleasure when you get a break from the kids?

Mani/Pedi, catching up on TV shows on the DVR & then dinner with the husband.

4. What would we be surprised to find in your purse?

3 watches that need their batteries replaced… they’ve been in there for months & I just don’t have time to take them in.

5. What is your favorite reality TV show?

I LOVE all of the “Real Housewives”, and am excited for the new one, “The Real Housewives of DC” to start in August!!

6. What is your cocktail of choice?

I’m not a drinker, I’m good with my diet coke

7. What is the funniest thing your kids have said or done lately?

Every morning my youngest, Avery, says, “Mommy? Are you going to put your pretty face on now?”

8. What is your favorite quotation?

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

9. What are you currently working out to on your iPod?

On the rare occasion that I have time to do a “for real” work out, I usually like Linkin Park, Kanye West, Madonna and Black Eyed Peas.

10. What is your secret to staying Hot & Healthy?

Being happy is important to staying healthy, so I do my best to set aside special time to have date nights, one on one time with the girls and time to myself. I have a rich, blessed life & that helps me to be my best!