Why I'm Thrilled Baseball Is Over
Laura Bennett was trained as an architect but has since established her career as a fashion designer by becoming a finalist on Season 3 of Bravo's Project Runway. Bennett lives amid complete chaos in New York City with her husband and six children, Cleo, 20, Peik, 13, Truman, 10, Pierson, 6, Larson, 5, and Finn, 2.
The end of the World Series has Laura Bennett excited not about the New York Yankees' victory, but about the return of Glee and nights with her husband-and no more watching grown men spitting in high definition.
My Illegal, Flammable, Fabulous Hair Treatment
Laura Bennett was trained as an architect but has since established her career as a fashion designer by becoming a finalist on Season 3 of Bravo's Project Runway. Bennett lives amid complete chaos in New York City with her husband and six children, Cleo, 20, Peik, 13, Truman, 10, Pierson, 6, Larson, 5, and Finn, 2.
Our fearless, crimson-coiffed correspondent risks a toxic cocktail of keratin and formaldehyde that, when applied with heat, makes the most unruly head of hair silky, straight, and smooth-if it doesn't kill you first.
Sandwiches That Kill
Laura Bennett was trained as an architect but has since established her career as a fashion designer by becoming a finalist on Season 3 of Bravo's Project Runway. Bennett lives amid complete chaos in New York City with her husband and six children, Cleo, 20, Peik, 13, Truman, 10, Pierson, 6, Larson, 5, and Finn, 2.
Our children are now taught that a classmate might die right in front of them if they bring PB&J for lunch. Where were these kids when we were in school?
Real Moms of New York
Laura Bennett was trained as an architect but has since established her career as a fashion designer by becoming a finalist on Season 3 of Bravo's Project Runway. Bennett lives amid complete chaos in New York City with her husband and six children, Cleo, 20, Peik, 13, Truman, 10, Pierson, 6, Larson, 5, and Finn, 2.
Forget the fake jewelry and faux friendships of Real Housewives. The Daily Beast's Laura Bennett on what the show Real Moms of New York would look like. Don't worry, it still includes martinis.
When Did My 13-Year-Old Son Become a 'Player?'
Laura Bennett was trained as an architect but has since established her career as a fashion designer by becoming a finalist on Season 3 of Bravo's Project Runway. Bennett lives amid complete chaos in New York City with her husband and six children, Cleo, 20, Peik, 13, Truman, 10, Pierson, 6, Larson, 5, and Finn, 2.
My Son Peik refused to leave the safety of his stroller in the park when he was little. How did he come to be the one roaming New York City with a girl on his arm?
God Bless My Nannies
Laura Bennett was trained as an architect but has since established her career as a fashion designer by becoming a finalist on Season 3 of Bravo's Project Runway. Bennett lives amid complete chaos in New York City with her husband and six children, Cleo, 20, Peik, 13, Truman, 10, Pierson, 6, Larson, 5, and Finn, 2.
If I had to do it all by myself, I'd go completely postal. My six children have four mothers-and one of them's a man.
Exactly How Are Men Superior?
Laura Bennett was trained as an architect but has since established her career as a fashion designer by becoming a finalist on Season 3 of Bravo's Project Runway. Bennett lives amid complete chaos in New York City with her husband and six children, Cleo, 20, Peik, 13, Truman, 10, Pierson, 6, Larson, 5, and Finn, 2.
I love my sons-they're funny, sweet, and full of surprises. But I don't understand how a species incapable of feeding themselves-much less hitting the toilet-ever came to rule the planet.
I am not much of a cook so I always appreciate a gadget that makes any kitchen task easier. My sister-in-law gave me a product from France called Silpat. It is a reusable non-stick baking mat made of fiberglass and silicone that turns an...
Laura Bennett was trained as an architect but has since established her career as a fashion designer by becoming a finalist on Season 3 of Bravo's Project Runway. Bennett lives amid complete chaos in New York City with her husband and six children, Cleo, 20, Peik, 13, Truman, 10, Pierson, 6, Larson, 5, and Finn, 2.
My War Against Food Nazi Moms
Laura Bennett was trained as an architect but has since established her career as a fashion designer by becoming a finalist on Season 3 of Bravo's Project Runway. Bennett lives amid complete chaos in New York City with her husband and six children, Cleo, 20, Peik, 13, Truman, 10, Pierson, 6, Larson, 5, and Finn, 2.
Feeding your child a sandwich made with white bread or-the horror, the horror-a bag of Doritos could cost you custody of your children? Laura Bennett thinks that bites.
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