My Red Carpet Night with Celebs

Last night my mom-friends and I were invited to the premier of Mom.com which is a  new spin on groupon. What I like about Mom.com is it's locally based, supports local shops and businesses and offers deals that moms will actually like. Genius.

The brains behind the operation? Andrew Shue (aka Billy Campbell from Melrose Place)also married to Amy Robach the Today Show Weekend anchor, who couldn't be there because she's touring with Matt Lauer on "Where in the World is Matt Lauer" -- love.)

For their launch party, they invited select moms from the area to a gorgeous multi-million-dollar mansion in Lake Forrest to enjoy some mom-time, wine, and hear about the new site. It was over-the-top from the moment the valet, the paparazzi-style photographers, red-carpet set-up and gorgeous women decked out.

Most of all, it was so fun having an excuse to dress up, do make-up, hair and just kick back with my lady friends without the kids! Pretending to be gazillionaires, snatching up glasses of red wine as the waiters walked by with trays.

Jen Schefft from "The Bachelorette"  was a true sweetheart. She seemingly didn't mind my friends and I cornering her to talk for 20 minutes and was very gracious when I dorkily asked if we could take a pic with my iPhone. She seemed very natural and genuine, I was glad to meet her!

Of course the night wouldn't be complete without the silly-junior-high "lets take a picture of ourselves in the bathroom mirror" shot. It was fun to feel young again. Carefree, dreamy and even if I don't live in a home like this, I realize I feel rich with friendships and fun opportunities.

There are a few mom.com areas, I'd recommend getting on their list, they send one email a day and have good stuff! I've already bought my first "reflexology" (aka foot massage) session. Fun stuff!