Gwyneth Paltrow is a Working Mom

I don't think I've mentioned this one before but I love Gwyneth Paltrow's newsletter Goop.

From recipes to travel tips, she covers everything in an easy to read format that any mom can relate to.

This week Gwyneth featured an article titled "A Day in the Life..."

She takes us through the daily routines of 2 moms and herself. There are some great tips and here are just a few that I've pulled from each of them:

Juliet de Baubigny: Ok, so maybe we can't all have a trainer knocking on our front door on Monday mornings to motivate our weekly exercise routine and a weekly blow out may not be in the budget but...

• I love that she stresses the importance of family dinners (thanks to my FoodFun side)
• Truly devoting an hour to your kids every night (no cell phone, no email, no distractions...)
• Get your girlfriends together - so important, enough said.

Stella McCartney:

• Breakfast is the most important meal of the day (FoodFun again..)
• Reading together is special bonding time.

Gwyneth Paltrow:

• It's all about balance.
• Multitasking is key: hair conditioner while doing stretches

Sure, these are some high power moms but just like the rest of us they are struggling to find a balance between work and family.

Some of my tips include preparing the week's meals on Sundays and making tons of to-do lists. My biggest dilemma at the moment is trying to squeeze exercise into my routine. Although 6am seems to be the only time slot to make it happen, getting up in the dark is making it most difficult.

What about you? How do you get it all done?

Personalized Presents

I have previously mentioned Gwyneth Paltrow's website: GOOP.

Today's issue of the newsletter featured some super cool gift ideas, one of which I'd like to share with you.

To quote Gwyneth:

"Em Tanner’s personalized melamine plates quickly became a colorful basic in my kitchen this year. You can make a cartoon portrait of your kid, or even put a family friend’s entire gang on a set of say, six. Plates start at $24."

What a great gift idea for the holidays! Especially for that picky eater who needs an extra push to gobble up protein and vitamins. Best of all, they deliver to Canada!

And while you're there, be sure to check out other fun items including personalized hair clips, aluminum water bottles and more.

The countdown has begun...9 days till Hanukkah, 23 days till Christmas...time to get your shop on.

Star Studded Diet

Apple and Moses. Not every mom can get away with those names for her kids.

Gwyneth Paltrow can.

A blond beauty. Tall and thin. Humanitarian and oh ya, Academy Award Winner. She really is perfect isn't she?

But did you know that this mom also has her very own website called Goop?

Divided into sections: Make, Go, Get, Do, Be, See - there is a little bit for everyone here.

And today's article is for those in search of yummy treats that are gluten, dairy and sugar free. Gwyneth sits down with Erin McKenna of Babycakes Bakery.

With ingredients like Agave Nectar, Coconut Oil and more, you may have to re-stock your pantries but your waist lines (and taste buds) will thank you.

To see today's article you have to sign up for the newsletter. So go ahead.

Definitely not another new message to clutter up your inbox but a dose of celebrity (delicious) dish.