Only in my dreams…but DREAMS come true! I haven’t made it to the greatest tennis event this year…YET! But hold on to your racquet, I will be headed to NYC in hopes of watching not only the best in sport, but also the amazing 17-year-old, young American girl who is giving everyone a run for their money!

For those of you who may not know, I LOVE tennis. And those of you who do know me, say I’m obsessed! For several years I’ve captained two USTA teams, Women’s and Mixed. I sleep, eat and live tennis. So when the one of the greatest tennis events lights up NYC, I’m on the fast train from Philly!

When do you have a chance to hang out in Gotham with the coolest tennis fans and players from around the world? For me…never, unless it’s the OPEN! It’s truly a fantastic sport. Last year was a dream come true! Being Italian, there was nothing better than watching two best friends and doubles partners battle for #1 Singles! Yes, Vinci and Pennetta! LOVE them!

CiCi Bellis is a mere pup in the world of tennis, and honestly, in the world of life! I marvel at this slight sized 5’7”, 110lb, young lady from California who is shaking up tennis players from around the globe. And TONIGHT she is taking on the Number #2 player in the world! She should have lost in the first round. Then she should have lost in the second round. Somehow, some way CiCi fought her way into the third round of a major tournament. While realistically I could be her mother, I find this Little Engine That Could… to be an inspiration, not just in the world of tennis but in life. She has handled herself, the media attention, and the pressure, with grace.

This C.C. found a little something of herself in this young and talented CiCi…. Age is just a number, it’s irrelevant, jump off that cliff, land on your feet and scale up the other side and never, ever be afraid to take on the big dogs, because you never know-you may just win!

YOU GO GIRL! Good luck CiCi! This C.C. is CHEERING for YOU!

Don’t forget Tuesdays Tips & Tales with C.C. LIVE! 7pm EST on Beaver Tales Facebook Fan page and remember – nothing is ever off limits!

Your Favorite Wax-a-nista
XOXO,
C.C.

Beaver Tales: Stories from Below the Belt is available at: Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and www.BeaverTalesBook.com

You’ve heard it said before, and I’ll say it myself….”It’s the most wonderful time of the year” and I’m not talking about the holidays! BACK TO SCHOOL! WOO HOO!

Does it make you a bad parent to be tickled pink your little cherub is going to have to unglue him/herself from your hip? NO! They need to be educated and socialized! And while the tears may flow, and the tantrums abound…secretly, or not so secretly you are thrilled! Not because you don’t love them, but because it’s time for Mom and Mr. Mom to have their lives back!

You’ve been there, the stress, sleepless nights, strategizing, researching, staging back up plans or what I call DRP, Disaster Recovery Plan in the event your kid hates camp or vomits endlessly from the petri dish of germs at camp. Your job doesn’t end there… juggling ideas for vacations, and the dreaded… what am I going to do with the kids the end of August when there are NO Camps!

You name it…Moms do it all! In our heart of hearts, we want our kids to have the best summer of their lives so you can maintain some kind of sanity, and more importantly so they will have awesome childhood memories. In the back of our minds we fear…if I don’t put a plan in place, my life will chaotic and stressful. Result? You will be found hunkered down in a closet kicking back a bottle of wine, worn out, disheveled and ungroomed.

When these little bundle of joys finally head to the bus stop, you try not to high five, jump for joy, or twerk… but you do…because not only is your FREEDOM back, you know they will be safe and happy. For some of you the departure breaks your heart, not me…game on, hit the gym, the tennis courts, Pilates studio or play 18 holes… No more sleepless nights juggling thoughts of camps and playdates… YOU MADE IT! You earned it…because they are GOING BACK TO SCHOOL! And once you get them out of the house, whether or not you work… a little sense of yourself returns, and your identity is back.

I’ve been a parent for a while, and still love the newness that back to school brings for both my daughter and myself. I eagerly look forward to hearing how her day was, what she learned in school and how much she missed MaMa! So celebrate… give some cheer or better yet have some BUBBLY! Here’s to us, the Moms and Mr. Moms that have earned the “Freedom” that comes this time of year.

Don’t forget Tuesdays Tips & Tales with C.C. LIVE! 7pm EST on Beaver Tales Facebook Fan page and remember – nothing is ever off limits!

Your Favorite Wax-a-nista
XOXO,
C.C.

Beaver Tales: Stories from Below the Belt is available at:   Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and www.BeaverTalesBook.com

 

Perfect timing seems to be the motto of my beach vacation. Besides the fact that I really, really, really (you get I REALLY) needed the R&R, the beautiful house we stayed in landed in my lap unexpectedly, as did the surprises that followed. The past few weeks of my life were a tidal wave of personal challenges and unexpected emotions. All was washed away with the tide when a leather clad, silky shirted, amazingly talented Lenny Kravitz strutted his stuff across the stage to perform a private concert on the beach! Seriously ON THE BEACH!! What could possibly be better than this? My feet in the sand, a glass of vino in hand, best friends, and the love of my life, my daughter… gigging it up to Lenny’s top hits, under the stars, waves crashing and no generation gap. The highlight of the night? Seeing my seven-year-old playing air guitar and loving her first rock concert with her so cool Mom ha, ha…on the beach…a once of a lifetime moment! Thank you for an amazing evening Mr. Healey and Happy 50th!

Perfect timing again…a surprise visit from my BFF Sonjia, who shared in the banter as my special guest on Tuesdays Live with C.C. …if you want to laugh, and I mean really laugh, check out the live show video Narragansett Dayz on my Beaver Tales Facebook fan page, website www.beavertalesbook.com or Twitter page @beavertalesbook! F.Y.I….We had a Wi-Fi snafu, so make sure you view video one and two until we link them together!

The week was filled with moments to remember….my daughter perfecting the art of boogie boarding and body surfing, our one on one chats snuggling in bed, sunsets and long walks, lacrosse on the beach, teeing off at the driving range…and jogging through the waves…life doesn’t get better than this….

However, what if perfect timing isn’t so perfect? Like deer in headlights when you are thrown off guard and you don’t know whether to laugh or cringe? I live for these moments, for the levity and comic relief, and in this case … a moment that made me chuckle while most gagged. Has this happened to you? After a lovely nap on the beach, you open your eyes squinting to adjust to the sunlight, sand and sounds, when HOLY CRAP what was that?? Yup, I got a full “smack in the face” view of a very large man sporting a sparkly blue banana hammock, who could have been a stunt double of the guy I waxed in my Beaver Tales Chapter Turf Management. I shook my head with a double take, thinking, I have been waiting for this moment all week! As a Wax-a-nista, I live for these moments. Now don’t get me wrong, I am positive this man was beyond lovely, but sweet Betty Davis… WAX that back man!! My friends laughed as I quickly jogged after this enigma of a hairy man, quickly taking photos to document the moment…timing is everything! I know waxing isn’t for everyone, and I respect that…but for those of you who know me and read my book… I am obsessed with it! I so wanted to speak with him and ask why he doesn’t wax? But I was quickly stifled as my GF told me he’s a local and loves to strut his turf every day on the beach. Good for him!

Now THAT was PERFECT TIMING!!

Don’t forget Tuesdays Tips & Tales with C.C. LIVE! 7pm EST on Beaver Tales Facebook Fan page and remember – nothing is ever off limits!

Your Favorite Wax-a-nista
XOXO,
C.C.

Beaver Tales: Stories from Below the Belt is available at:   Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and

www.BeaverTalesBook.com

 

These three powerful words mold us from birth through the adolescent years and into adulthood. Those of you who know me often say my energy and zest for life makes me who I am. My glass is always half full and overflowing at times with my mantra Life, Love, Laugh. Life is what you make it, Love from the heart, and Laugh until it hurts.

My mantra was never more apparent than during Episode 2 of Tips & Tales with C.C. LIVE! Once again I had a blast getting cheeky with you… with one welcome exception…Sans the Jitters from Episode 1… YAY! The banter was fantastic, the posts hilarious and informative (ha, ha) and how about Amber? A big Woo Hoo and Thank You shout out to my sexy guest who was my inner cheeky voice, saying what I was thinking…and not saying…shocker right? ..because all of you know I don’t have a filter!

We started the evening with a dedication to the LIFE of my beloved three-legged lab and best friend Max who passed away after eleven years. A heartwarming thank you for posting sweet thoughts on my FB pages and a big HUG to those of you who shared in the LOVE for Max last night. There is something so special about a dog’s love; purely unconditional and never demanding. I was truly blessed to have him in my life.

The warm and fuzzes continued with my story about the chance run in with the CEO of The Elmwood Park Zoo and his wife at the Luxe Café…YUMMY! The lunch crowd was hip and fun! One by one we asked for our bill, and one by one we were told that it was taken care of, compliments of Al. Everyone… visit Elmwood Park Zoo… they operate solely on donations. It’s amazing, bring your kids…you will love the experience! Cheers to you Al…you’re a good man!

Hey you spa girls at XpresSpa Philly airport…you rock! Service Extraordinaire! Tonya and Edyta…loved hanging with you!

Ok…How about the man contingent? The boys were on fire the other night sharing their “man-scape” routine or lack thereof…and how this heat affects their world Below the Belt. I thought I knew all the cheeky words and phrases out there–until summer sac was explained to me, and by a woman no doubt! …so maybe I should add LEARN to my mantra?

Tip of the day?…don’t forget you can use Coconut Oil for everything.. I mean EVERYTHING!! 😉

A HUGE thanks to all of you who signed in Tuesday night …see you next week! We are kicking it up a notch for Episode 3, so until then…. have a great week and keep talking to me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Don’t forget Tuesdays Tips & Tales with C.C. LIVE! 7pm EST on Beaver Tales Facebook Fan page and remember – nothing is ever off limits!

Your Favorite Wax-a-nista
XOXO,
C.C.

Beaver Tales: Stories from Below the Belt is available at:   Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and

www.BeaverTalesBook.com

I’m super excited to announce I’m starting my own “show” on Facebook… EVERY Tuesday at 7pm… Tips & Tales with C.C. LIVE! Just like my appearance on the Jenny McCarthy Show, nothing is off limits.

We will be chatting about waxing and spa trends, do’s and don’ts, your spa experiences and maybe a chance for you to hear some cheeky tales that didn’t make this edition of Beaver Tales: Stories from Below the Belt. There isn’t much I haven’t heard….surprise me, tell me your innermost secrets, and dirty little lies!

So next Tuesday at 7pm… grab a glass of wine.. open up Facebook.. let’s have some fun!
I will SEE you then for Tips & Tales with C.C. LIVE!

Your Favorite Wax-a-nista,
XOXO
C.C.

I get this question asked a lot… How did I get the idea to write Beaver Tales?
Take a listen to how it all got started from my appearance on Dirty Sexy Funny with @Jenny McCarthy.
AND a bonus for you.. What got Jenny to say.. “Donny is gonna have to love me or leave me!”

Your Favorite Wax-a-nista
XOXO
C.C.

It’s not every day you meet the Hot, Sexy, and Very Funny Jenny McCarthy and her Whitty, Cheeky, Beautiful and Brave sidekick and cohort in crime Ms. Michele, and the man who made it happen David, her producer.

Was I nervous? Heck Ya! Excited? Absolutely! My heart was pounding out of my chest! The minute I walked into the Sirius XM reception lounge, I took a deep breath, looked around, and said to myself, this is so freakin cool!

It was time! Escorted by Jenny’s intern, the door to the studio opened. In a flash my nerves were calmed and a sense of ease came over me with the understated, yet funny, words from Jenny “Is that my waxer?”  Yes! It is C.C. Castoro!

From the second they slipped on the headphones, I knew it was going to be an experience of a lifetime! Jenny playfully asked me questions that soon became a comic of banter between us! SO MUCH FUN! Meanwhile Michele prepared for her vajayjay wax while David taped up tapestries over the windows so passersby’s wouldn’t catch a peek of Michele’s beaver during the wax.

I knew it was going to be a hilarious second segment when Jenny whipped out her “Periscope” for a live filming of Michele’s beaver wax. Michele, wrapped in her Disney towel, laid down on a bench, half hanging off, and gave me the thumbs up! There were no screams, no swearing, just lots of laughs and dirty, sexy, funny moments.

Jenny, Michele, and David thank you for a most memorable and amazing day…

Your Favorite Wax-a-nista
XOXO
C.C.

Are you going to the beach?  Or heading down the shore?  Whatever you call the silky sands and rolling waves, take me with you!  I mean, grab BEAVER TALES: Stories from the Below the Belt, a beach chair, a chilled wine or frosty brew, sit back, relax and enjoy the best read of the summer!

Take a picture like the one above from Lauren Chaurette!  Post your pic on Beaver Tales Facebook page with your favorite chapter and you will get a SHOUT OUT!

Whether you are kicking back in the sand, hitting happy hour with friends, or lounging on the deck, this is the PERFECT read to entertain yourself and friends! You will love these sexy, cheeky tales at sunset or as a prelude to girls and guys night out!  And guys, don’t be shy, this not just for women!  Just make sure you check your surroundings before you read any part out loud or invite your sun soaking friends to hear your favorite BEAVER TALE!

Your Favorite Wax-a-nista
XOXO,
C.C.

Woo Hoo! I’m smiling, jumping for joy, and twerking to my favorite tune, all because of you!

What makes C.C. warm and fuzzy? Well, for this particular author it’s reading the love coming from my fans who not only spent their hard earned MONEY, but they took the TIME to write reviews. THANK YOU and keep them coming!

Authors never know how their book will be received. You cross your fingers and hope our voice, our prose and our emotion connect with the readers. For me, I wanted to make people smile, laugh, blush a little, and enjoy some cheeky tales.

The reviews are awesome! I wish I could summarize all of them in this blog. The latest review from Anthony Muccini posted on Amazon.com stated, “Bought this book for my wife – she loved it! I could hear her laughing during the entire read… I would recommend highly to anyone.”

While I was touched by the entire review itself, his closing line made this author’s heart flutter with glee. He thanked ME for making his wife laugh. Well, Mr. Muccini, you are certainly welcome, but now I must THANK YOU! Your simple words of appreciation not only feed my soul, but they also make me relish in the realization… that my book is entertaining my readers! With so much going on in the world, laughter makes it all that much better…

THANK YOU!
Your Favorite Wax-a-nista
XOXO,
C.C.

What a whirlwind since the release of Beaver Tales: Stories from Below the Belt!  Talk about trains,  planes and automobiles!

I didn’t want to go a week without sharing my adventures with you. Since Beaver Tales hit the stands, I arrived home from my secret destination of sunshine after much needed R&R. Within twenty-four hours I hit the road to attend a super successful book signing event at Athleta, King of Prussia, PA followed by a jaunt to New York City to finalize upcoming Beaver Tales events.  So much for rest and relaxation!

This week, I’m heading to Boston for yet another great meet-n-greet book signing at the beautiful Acote Salon on Newbury Street.  Swing by tomorrow from 5:00PM to 8:00PM for a taste of Prosecco, light bites and some cheeky conversation with me and the beauty stylists of Acote Salon.

It has been fantastic to hear your thoughts after reading the book. I’ve enjoyed listening to what “flipped your skirt” and made you laugh.  Please keep sharing with me and post your reviews on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Don’t miss my latest adventures, just follow me on Twitter and Facebook!

Your Favorite Wax-a-nista
XOXO,
C.C.
Beaver Tales: Stories from Below the Belt available now at Beavertalesbook.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com