Hot Mama of the Week: Danielle Alger
Feb 28th, 2011
Name: Danielle Alger
Kids: Kane and Kara (7yr old boy/girl twins) & Luke (5 yrs old)
Occupation: Headshot Photographer
Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
H&H Interview with Danielle:
1. What are the top 3 items in your grocery cart?
On a good day: Humus, Fruit & Organic Chicken
On a “Hormonal” day: Red Wine, Dark Chocolate & Kettle Salt & Vinegar Chips (my favorite trifecta!)
2. What are you reading (honestly)?
The Bible (my ongoing read) & Suze Orman: The Laws of Money and Lessons of Life. I am the CEO of our household and I am determined to be a great example to our children on how to handle money. Sadly, most people graduate college without really knowing how to handle it (me!).
3. What is your guilty pleasure when you get a break from the kids?
Sitting in a quiet place with a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine, chocolate, & vinegar chips-see question #1) and a trashy gossip magazine!
4. What would we be surprised to find in your purse?
Coupons. I use them, really! My husband is laughing right now, he is convinced that I walk into stores and ask, “How can I possibly pay full retail for my purchases?”
5. What is your favorite reality TV show?
Sam the Cooking Guy. He is so funny-I love a funny man! He cooks quick, great meals and I love that he left his corporate job to pursue his passion and it worked!
6. What is your cocktail of choice?
Great Red Wine. I love to drink it in a beautiful glass, in a beautiful place with my favorite man (Shaun Alger).
7. What is the funniest thing your kids have ever said or done lately?
The other morning I woke up to my precocious 7 year old daughter, Kara, staring at me while I slept. She said, “Mom, you look way better with Make-up on!” (That’s funny and true!)
8. What is your favorite quotation?
There are many great quotes but one that is a bit of a mantra for me these days is: “Freedom lies in being bold” -Robert Frost
9. What is your most hated household chore?
Putting laundry away, it never ends! I would say scrubbing toilets but I delegated that job years ago.
10. Who is your favorite celebrity mom and why?
I just went to the “Women’s Conference 2010” in Long Beach and I was super impressed with Maria Shriver , the host of the event. She seems like such a dynamic woman who has managed to juggle her roles with such grace and transparency. She has a successful career, happy marriage, and well-adjusted children. Impressive and very rare for a Celebrity.
11. What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
I’m shy. When I am around people I am comfortable with I am gregarious, fun and funny. But put in a situation out of my comfort zone I struggle a bit. Being a businessperson myself and also being married to an entrepreneur I have had to overcome it. It really helped me to read books on networking and learning the art of small talk. (See #8 for Favorite Quote).
12. What is your secret for staying Hot & Healthy?
On most days I wake up by 5:15am and workout before the rest of the house is rockin’ and rollin’. I always try to push myself past my comfort zone. Last year I did P90X and my first Triathlon, this year I am doing P90X again and running a ½ Marathon. I center myself each day (ok not everyday!) by reading the Bible or meditating-quiet time is not easy to come by in this house!
I am committed to consistent improvement and growth. I am always doing some whacky new thing whether it’s a diet or exercise program or researching new ideas on parenting or business. I CANNOT resist a new “product”. I am going to be 40 this year so lately it’s been “anti-aging” skin regimes!
For me to stay truly healthy I do my best to balance all my roles and keep my priorities in order.
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