Elisabeth Röhm, best known for her roles as Serena on Law & Order and Kate on Angel, is marking a year blogging for PEOPLE.com.

The actress will appear on CSI: Miami this Sunday, Jan. 29. She also has a role on The Client List and upcoming films Transit and Officer Down out later this year. She can be found on Facebook, Google + and @ElisabethRohm.

In her latest blog, Röhm — mom to 3½-year-old Easton August with Ron Anthony — gets a 2012 wake up call when her fiancé suggests her resolution includes chucking the mom clothes!

What was your New Year’s resolution? Three weeks in, are you keeping it? Let Elisabeth know in the comments.

So here we are at the start of 2012 and I’m sure each of us has a mile-long list of things we would do differently from last year. Perhaps little things make the top 20, but there’s always the BIG one that stands out from the rest.

We know that if we at least tackle that one thing, all will be set straight in our universe. One is totally doable, right? With our harried schedules, it seems realistic to say that there would be one big game-changer that we could focus on this year.

I had mine all lined up and picked out earlier this month. I was ready to put it into motion until … dun dun dun! It came to my attention that I may have picked the wrong New Year’s resolution.

Perhaps a few people over the year had pointed out that there was another matter worthy of my consideration. But I hadn’t really paid it any mind — although I’ll admit it had nagged at me. But when you hear something a few times over and over, I guess one could say that it might become a more imperative matter.

I mean c’mon, you know something is urgent when loved ones are handing out a New Year’s resolution to you!

So here it is. I shudder to say it out loud, PEOPLE.com, but I knew it was true when the last and final person (my trying-to-be-sensitive-but-not-quite-achieving-it other half) said it. Ron told me that I wear too many “mom clothes.”

I mean, it kind of sucked when he compared me to an aging woman in ballet slippers and a cardigan who attended our recent New Year’s brunch. But sadly, I’ll admit that we did look an awful lot alike.

Now, just to set the record straight — I thought she looked good, the middle-aged lady that he whispered about in between his bites of fruit and yogurt (he turned over his new leaf a few months ago). So now he’s in the business of advising others on how to improve their lives and stay young?!

I mean, I’ve always leaned towards the preppy look rather than, let’s say, the Fergie-esque get up and dance look, although I appreciate it in others. In fact, I really admire those women who continue to sex it up a little for the duration of their lives. I certainly thought I’d be one of those types, because I come from a long line of women who have stayed youthful and attractive as the years have unmercifully gone by.

Now, let me make something clear: I like the preppy look and by saying that I’m preppy, I did not think I’d lost my edge … that’s just my style preference. I’ve always leaned towards the classic little black dress. To tell the truth, I really like ballet slippers!

However, I had noticed that something changed in my wardrobe choices, starting three years ago. I’ve even blogged about it before. You know … the sensible breastfeeding blouse, the pants that have added stretch, and the low shoes with all that extra support.

I started to go for practicality and comfort rather than style and expression. It happens. We all talk about it. We even laugh about it, as if we are proud to wear our badge of mom honor by displaying those too long sweaters that resemble tents, rather the fitted ones of the past. But I think I may have gone too far, perhaps over the edge into the tacky shoes department.

From my prior blog – Courtesy Elisabeth Röhm

As I watched the woman with her ponytail (no time to blow it out), ballet slippers (there used to be long legs there), cardigan and leggings (all black, square and flowing as to hide any lumps and bumps), I hated to admit that Ron was right.

Not to mention that I kind of wanted to plunge my butter knife into him as he plunged my ego into that cold glass of water. Deep inside I knew it was true, although I became grumpy for the rest of the day.

Even now, as I step away from the computer to look at myself in the mirror, my hair is still in that ponytail due to the lack of a current blowout. I’m in some sort of plastic ballet slippers that really aren’t cool and that I never would have worn four years ago, before Easton was conceived.

I remember looking at those sexy as heck (even my language has changed!) photo shoots I’d see in Vogue, with some statuesque model in three-inch heels and a tight suit pushing a baby stroller with her hair flowing in the wind and sunglasses on. You know, like Victoria Beckham.

I was so sure that would be the type of mom look I’d duplicate once I had a little bundle of joy. Okay yes, for those events that come up, I still know how to pull out those punches. However, I had no idea my inner Martha Stewart would start showing up on a daily basis.

I mean, for goodness sake, I’m in a plaid ruffled shirt right now because it was a gift and not because I like it. It doesn’t even look particularly bad, but it doesn’t look good either. In fact, it looks like a tablecloth.

The other day my gorgeous friend — a parent who is just spectacularly stylish — was lamenting her ballet slippers too, and saying she was going to buy herself some new boots with a heel to go to the office in. I was applauding her. All the while, I was wearing some strange non-youthful getup of my own as we perused the web for her sexy new shoes.

“Where have I stashed my former self?” I was thinking yesterday as I ate my bagel with too much cream cheese (yes, part of my mom getup is some extra poundage — I’m going to shed that too).

I watched the older woman that Ron was comparing me to nibbling on her breakfast and thought, “Ugh!” It’s like that last cigarette you smoke. The final straw had broken. I wasn’t going to be compared to someone 20 years my senior — no way.

I made a commitment to myself today as I threw on my usual gear with distraction that this would be the last day that I’d let my youth faintly slip away. So my New Year’s resolution this January is to burn my mom costume in the back yard and blow the dust off some of my other old relics from those days gone by, at least until I can afford a few new things!

This year, let’s focus the blog a little bit more on us, ladies. I have a few tricks up my sleeve to help us all get that shiny look of youth back in our cheeks and trust me, we won’t have to break an ankle doing it by trying to look like Beyoncé!

Not to mention she’s probably going to have to wear some ballet slippers and sensible shirts soon herself with that new baby girl. Don’t worry Beyoncé, we’ll be there for you when you want to get your fashion groove back too!

Tell me your own personal New Year’s resolutions (and are you keeping them thus far?).

Until next time, PEOPLE.com.

– Elisabeth Röhm

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Thanks for welcoming our newest celebrity blogger, Marla Sokoloff!

Since audiences first got to know her at age 12 as Gia on Full House, Sokoloff has had many memorable TV roles — Jody on Party of Five, Lucy on The Practice, Claire on Desperate Housewives – as well as turns on the big screen in Whatever It Takes, Dude, Where’s My Car? and Sugar & Spice.

Sokoloff, 31, also sings and plays guitar and released an album, Grateful, in 2005.

She wed her husband, music composer Alec Puro, in Nov. 2009 and the couple — plus pup Coco Puro — make their home in Los Angeles. They expect their first child this winter.

You can find Marla, who’s now 38 weeks pregnant, on Twitter.

Hello everyone!

Hope you all had a fantastic holiday season. My husband and I stayed in town and laid low. We watched movies, ate, slept, ate, spent quality time with friends and family … and then ate some more.

The official countdown is in full effect … I cannot believe that in two weeks time I will be a mommy!

In the grand scheme of things, these nine months went by pretty quickly. Yes, there were weeks that seemed endless and yes, I’m currently complaining about my feet swelling up like balloons and the general discomfort that comes with the end of pregnancy — but all in all the journey has been one that I will never forget. Dare I say … I’m even looking forward to doing it AGAIN?!

Everyone keeps telling me to enjoy these final moments of solitude, but I just want to jump to the part of pregnancy that comes with a baby already!

My four best friends threw me the most perfect baby shower a few weeks ago. It was a beautiful brunch and was so flawlessly planned I don’t think I could have done it better myself! I was so overwhelmed by the generosity of all who attended — we pretty much got everything we could possibly need for our little one, and then some.

I truly don’t think I could have made it through pregnancy without the help and advice of my mommy friends who had babies before me. Everything from baby gear to stretch mark cream — my friends were on it!

So, before I step into the baby bunker (don’t worry — I’ll be back to update you post-baby), I decided to leave you with a list of my pregnancy must-haves. Please enjoy and feel free to pass along to other mamas!

Favorite Maternity Store: A Pea in the Pod

One stop shopping for all of your changing body needs. I purchased everything from underwear to my little(ish) black dress that I wore to my baby shower (see above photo).

Favorite Maternity Jean: J Brand — Mama J Skinny Jean

These jeans are by far the most comfortable and flattering jeans that I could find. They don’t have a panel on the belly (which I never found to be very comfortable) — instead they have side elastic panels that grow with you so you don’t need to buy multiple sizes.

Favorite Before, During and After Dress: Anything by Rachel Pally

Rachel Pally makes the most comfortable and flattering dresses for women no matter what size you are. I’m wearing one in the nursery photo below. Her gorgeous creations got me through three weddings during my pregnancy and I know I will wear them again post-baby and beyond.

Favorite Body Pillow: My Brest Friend 3-in-1 Body Pillow

This pillow has all the support you need, complete with a wedge for your growing belly. Trust me, this wedge will save your life as your bump gets bigger and heavier!

Favorite Pregnancy Memoir: Exploiting My Baby by Teresa Strasser

I personally LOVED this book. Informative yet beyond hilarious and didn’t scare me the way some of the other books did. You’ll want to be best friends with Teresa by the end of it!

Favorite Pregnancy Book: The Pregnancy Test by Dr. Emily Sikking and Melissa Heckscher

I mentioned this book in my first blog post, but I wanted to give it another shout out. I can’t even tell you how many times I referred to this pregnancy guide. Saved me a few phone calls to my doctor — who actually wrote this book. Great for expectant fathers too!

Favorite Stretch Mark Cream: Basq Advanced Stretch Mark Butter

Great for preventing stretch marks before and after pregnancy. My favorite thing about this cream is that it isn’t greasy and absorbs quickly so I can put my clothes on soon after using it. Smells yummy too!

Favorite Breast Cream: Novena Organic Beauty Breast Cream

Yea you heard me … I’m talking breast cream! Those little/big guys are susceptible to the same marks as your belly, so you can’t abandon them! This one is my favorite because it’s odorless and paraben-free.

Favorite ‘Faux Glow’ Makeup: Benefit Benetint

For those days when your “pregnancy glow” just isn’t happening. I put this rose-scented liquid on my lips and cheeks and instantly look and feel refreshed.

Favorite Hydration Buddy: Lifefactory Glass Water Bottle

This thing didn’t leave my side! It’s super important to stay hydrated when you’re pregnant and this bottle is the perfect portable size. I also love that it’s glass so there’s no icky plastic taste to my water. On days that I was feeling extra crazy, I would add lemon or mint to fancy it up.

Coco Puro and me in baby’s nursery – Justine Ungaro

I hope you find this list helpful — feel free to add to it and share in the comments section. Maybe my next list will be my favorite baby items?

Until then, you can follow me on Twitter @marlasok or catch me in The Chateau Meroux, which is out now on DVD.

Xo,

– Marla Sokoloff

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Marie, 46, can also be found online on Facebook and @goconstance on Twitter. If you’ve missed any of her past posts, check them out here.

In her latest blog, the actress explains why the best gift she can give Luna Marie is optimism — and shares the morning routine that got them on the path to happiness.

Courtesy Constance Marie

A long time ago I read a book about optimism. I think it was when my daughter was 8 months old. I can’t remember exactly when, but one thing I know for sure — I WAS SLEEP DEPRIVED.

This book was about a study conducted in regards to optimism and ultimately, happiness. It was really interesting! It broke down the theory that you could pick different people from different walks of life, different ethnicities, different circumstances, different everything, and predict which people would report the highest degree of fulfillment and happiness.

Even if they came from horrible backgrounds or circumstances — that didn’t seem to matter. The one thing that these people all had in common was a core sense of optimism. They viewed their circumstances through optimistic eyes. Yes, even the bad circumstances. They somehow knew that everything would turn out all right.

Courtesy Constance Marie

Of course, I read this book while I was sleep training my precious little baby girl, because in my bleary-eyed, sleep deprived desperation, I needed something to hold on to. In those desperate hours of trying to get my kid to sleep, I would read this book about optimism.

Just so you understand, the way we sleep trained Luna Marie was by putting her down to sleep in her crib and giving her a kiss goodnight — then I would stand at the edge of her crib, pay her no attention and focus on reading my book. She understood that I was there, she was safe, but that she had to fall asleep on her own.

She had to think Mama was busy, and that I was just there for moral support if she needed me. (Of course if she fussed a little bit I would soothe her, I wouldn’t just ignore her completely! I’m not made of stone!) But mostly, I ignored her. When she would fall asleep, I would leave the room.

The next time I put her down, I would step a few inches further away from the crib, look down at this book and wait till she fell asleep. I continued this process and stepped further and further away from the crib towards the door till my little girl learned to fall asleep in her crib on her own without me having to rock her.

Those few minutes were my only quality reading time. But I digress! This blog isn’t about sleep training, it’s about optimism!

Courtesy Constance Marie

That’s when I got the idea that no matter what the circumstances, the best gift I could give my daughter — the gift that would pay off for the rest of her life — would be the gift of optimism/happiness. That’s when I invented my morning routine.

Every morning when I would wake up Luna Marie — of course, after the mandatory few minutes of cuddle time and kisses and just plain being cozy in the bed — I would get up and open her blackout curtains (’cause you GOTTA have blackout curtains to keep that kid asleep!) and I would say “Hello, sun!” in my happy voice. Then I would look back at Luna Marie and I would exclaim, “Oh my gosh, Luna Marie, it’s a beautiful day!” She would say, “Really, Mama?!” and she would be happy right from the beginning of the day.

I would do this routine every single morning, whether it was a cloudy day, a cold day or a sunny day. So that way she learned that no matter what the circumstances, every day that she was alive was a beautiful day!

Sometimes on cloudy days she would come up to the window and say, “But, Mama, I do not see the sun.” I would reassure her, “Oh, the sun is there, it’s just hiding behind those beautiful grey clouds” (C’mon! Why can’t clouds be beautiful too?) and that would make her so happy to learn that A) clouds are beautiful too, and B) the sun was still there, she just couldn’t see it. Then we would go downstairs and carry on with our morning routine.

My hope is that having this optimistic point of view about the beauty of waking up every day and all the wonderful things that she can make happen will carry on through her life. But ultimately, I think what my daughter is reminding me of is that every day that I wake up is a beautiful day. I just have to choose to see it that way.

And if you don’t believe me, I have the book to prove it! I just have to find it. I know it’s there, somewhere buried in all the rubble of our toys, dirty dishes, Christmas decorations and tons and tons of torn-up wrapping paper!

Courtesy Constance Marie

I hope you have a happy day and spectacular New Year!

– Constance Marie

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MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Insiders host Layla Kayleigh is letting readers follow along as she tackles motherhood.

Layla and Sirius/XM talk show host Steven Covino‘s daughter Melody Rain recently turned two!

In her latest blog, Layla fills us in on Melody’s birthday party, her and Steven’s fall wedding, and asks for help on getting Melody back into her own bedroom.

Share your tips and tricks with Layla in the comments!

Birthday fun, holiday cheer and sleepless nights all over again?!

We just celebrated Melody’s second birthday this past month and it was so special. We made it out to New Jersey so she could spend it with Grandma, Grandpa and the rest of the family.

Babies and children really do bring so much love into the world with them — I definitely feel they bring families closer together. Ours has become tighter because of her for sure, and it warms my heart to see how loved she is by everyone.

Melody’s newest obsession is Mickey Mouse and crew, so her birthday party was Mickey Mouse Clubhouse-themed, courtesy of her Aunty Mimi who decorated the grandparent’s house up to look like a Mickey Mouse heaven!

Courtesy Layla Kayleigh

Melody had a delicious Mickey-themed cake to boot — the amazing Mauro at Carlo’s Bakery cooked one up for us. It exceeded our wildest expectations — he always knocks it out the park. When Melody saw the cake, she even quoted Goofy by saying, “Garrrrssshhh!”

Even though it was her second birthday, it was the first one where she was really aware of what was going on and was able to talk to everyone and express her excitement.

It was so cool to see the look on her face taking everything in, watching her playing with her cousins, and all around seeing everyone having a blast and enjoying her.

I can see how parents could have a hard time not spoiling their children, because I think I’m definitely becoming guilty of it. I wonder where you draw the line to give your child/ren as much as you can, and at what point you curb yourself and don’t give in to their every want, so they can learn to respect and appreciate things … I’m still trying to figure that one out.

Courtesy Layla Kayleigh

Something else I’m trying to figure out is how I can get Melody back into her crib and on schedule again! *pulls hair* About a month ago, she learned how to climb out of her crib and discovered she could sneak into my and Steven’s room and into our bed.

To resolve this, we got her a toddler bed with a safety guard so she wouldn’t fall out of the bed when she rolls over at night. Only problem is, she won’t sleep in her room anymore and still wants to come into our bed.

I’m not going to lie, I do love snuggling with her but I know it’s much better for everybody in the long run if she sleeps in her own room and has a roundabout bed time.

A friend even suggested the Ferber method, which I barely attempted – I cracked after what seemed like forever, but it couldn’t have been more than three minutes. When I heard her say, “Mommy, I’m afraid” I couldn’t take it!!

So our dilemma right now is figuring out how we can get her to like sleeping in her room again, and not in our bed. Any suggestions would be awesome and greatly appreciated!

Courtesy Layla Kayleigh

The way I’m headed I’m becoming such a pushover when it comes to Melody. I can just see myself caving in every time she looks at me with those big brown eyes and asks for something.
I have to tell you though, she makes my heart melt every time. Can you blame me?

The other day we were playing in her room and she paused all of a sudden, took my hand and put it in hers, looked me dead in the eye and said, “Mommy, you’re my best friend.” I teared up!

What can I say, I know it’s usually the dads that are suckers for their little girls, but she’s got me wrapped around her little finger and don’t I know it!

Speaking of Steven, we’ve tied the knot since my last blog! We were married Oct. 9 at the Graceland Chapel in Las Vegas, with Melody serving as flower girl.

Wedded life has been awesome! Not going to lie, I was totally wrong — I never thought marriage would change anything. My theory was always that if a relationship is solid, it’s solid, and you don’t need a piece of paper to prove that.

But now being on the other side of that, being married does feel a little different. There’s something very special about looking the person you love in the eyes and making a lifelong promise to do your best — for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish til death do us part.

I’m really happy we did it. I don’t think we would’ve had the guts to do it any other way than impromptu though!

P.S. It’s been two years now I’ve been writing this blog for PEOPLE.com and sharing our journey with you. I just wanted to thank you all so much for your feedback and for sharing in this with us. We appreciate you!

Much love,

– Layla Kayleigh

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