Just when you thought stori time was over,
the beloved starlet has so much more to say….
“My life has changed dramatically in the past several years. I married Dean; we moved several times; we had two children; we created a show that has gone into its fifth season on the air. I have a family. I have a home. I have work. It’s all I ever wished for. But trying to be a perfect wife, mother, and mini-mogul has its challenges, especially if, like me, you want to be perfect at all of them at the same time.”
– from uncharted terriTORI
Tori Spelling is a name we all know; a person we are fascinated by; a smart momma we look up to; a fashionista that inspires. But Tori Spelling isn’t just a name – it’s a successful biz. From Little Maven to HSN to best-selling-page-turning books, and a reality show you become glued too – the name TORI is everywhere and we aren’t complaining.
From tv, movies, 90210 (yes, we still watch the old re-runs) to the weeklies – fans are loyal to Tori. So whats the fascination with T? Maybe it’s her style, her hair, how funny she is — whatever it may be – she continues to keep us intrigued in uncharted terriTORI, which we can promise will be another title to add to the bestselling list.
From jury duty to blowing up an inflatable pool from a drugstore – uncharted terriTori shows us once again that Tori Spelling is down-to-earth and just like the rest of us. And lets not forget the great advice she gives along the way…..“Attention, men of the world: having children, caring for children, loving children affects the sex drives of all women. Your hot little girlfriend will change when she’s a mother. You will be frustrated and feel rejected. She will be annoyed and feel misunderstood. The two of you will enter and indefinite period wherein the number of times per week you want to have sex is widely disparate. You will work on it. You will both have to compromise. This is scientific, evolutionary reality. Don’t ask me for the studies to support it. Just trust me. The sooner you accept this, the better.” We can’t help but agree with how right she really is.
When we found out there was going to be a release for her third book we were beyond thrilled and couldn’t wait to read it – as always Tori didn’t let us down and we are ready for the 4th, in hopes there will be one. As chaotic as her life is we were able to catch up with her to find out just what she has been up too!
Tori: A day in our lives is chaotic. With 2 kids three and under multiple rescue dogs, chickens, and a new baby goat. I am fortunate that most of my businesses I can run from home except when I am out filming. In the morning we usually watch a little cartoons in our bed w/ kids then head down and make them breakfast. After breakfast they either go to school (3 days a week half days for Liam and Mommy and me for Stella 2 days a week) or we go for an outing. They love going to the bookstore, park, or indoor playgrounds. They also love swimming and take lessons 2 times a week. They still have 1 nap a day and do that right after lunch. In late afternoon we play in the backyard on the trampoline or often tend to our organic garden. The kids love picking their own vegetables. They have dinner and baths in early pm and then watch a little tv before bed. After they are in bed Dean and I get some alone time and then its nighty night. Infused in this day I have business meetings, calls, and decisions to tend to. Its a hectic day but I’m fortunate enough that I get to spend at home time with my kids and be a career woman.
Tori: With Liam and Stella I never leave house without my diaper bag packed with Sippy Cups (we went to Target recently and they picked out their own. Liam’s fave one is Buzz Lightyear and Stella’s has pink flowers all over it), snacks, baby wipes, diapers and pull ups, diaper creme, sunscreen, a change of clothes for them, crayons, and coloring books.
Tori: I said I wouldn’t be a push over. But as a working mom I feel guilty on days that I can’t be with the kids all day. So I do find myself giving in to them more than I should. And, I do let them watch a little more tv then I said I would.
Tori also adds – I never thought I’d be able to add best selling author to my list of accomplishments. Its been an amazing ride so far! I love sharing my stories and I’m so happy my fans respond to them. Now, having a children’s book coming out is the icing on the cake. First and foremost I am a mom so to be able to write a book that I can read to my kids at bedtime is a proud proud moment for me! I can’t wait till “Presenting… Tallulah” comes out and I can read it to Liam and Stella and say “Mama wrote that!”
Tori: Currently Dean and I are working on a new show for Oxygen called “Tori&Dean: Weddings” it blends my love of party planning and love! We plan couples dream weddings! So fun and emotionally rewarding to help people out. And I again get to work with my hubby! We are also developing a couple Movie of the Weeks to star in together. And yes, one day we would love to add a 3rd baby to our family!
1. I want to have a farm with chickens, goats, sheep, horses, and bunnies!
2. I would love to open an animal sanctuary for unwanted and sick animals.
3. I have a goat named Donna Martin
4. I’ve seen every horror movie ever made.
5. I’m terrified of roller coasters and tarantulas
6. I hate raisins
7. My favorite cooking ingredient is truffle oil
8. I’d love to learn to speak french
9. I’d love to do a cookbook or party planning book!
10. I’m obsessed with 80’s music
As we hope for a future book or maybe a talk show (hint,hint Tori!) — whatever comes our way we can never have too much Tori in our lives. Until then, you MUST go out and get uncharted terriTORI (which we read in 4 hours, it was that good!) as it hit shelves June 15th or buy it online here. Can’t wait? Lucky for you Tori has signed three copies of her latest book just for our readers and we are giving you the chance to win one.
To enter to win a signed copy of uncharted terriTORI you must tell us why your Tori’s biggest fan! You also must be a follower of cupcakeMAG & Sprinkles. This comment is mandatory. Open to US residents only.
For extra entries, please leave a separate comment for each entry letting us know. The more you comment the better chance you have to WIN!
2. Follow Tori on Twitter
3. Make sure you “LIKE” us on our NEW Facebook page.
4. Subscribe to our updates (top right corner above) – just sign up with your email!
5. VOTE for us on Top Mommy Blogs here — just select “click to vote” — you don’t have to register – just a simple click.
6. Tweet about this giveaway and include @cupcakemag — you must tweet, not just follow.
7. Write a blog post about this giveaway on your blog and send us the link.
The winner will be randomly selected Friday June 25th after 11pm.
In the mean time stay-in-touch with Tori on Twitter (she thanks her tweeps in the book too!) because she loves her followers just as much as we adore her!
We Love Tori! She is amazing to all her fans and a true inspiration to moms who are trying to manage it all, at home and starting businesses! I know the book came out this week, so looking forward to reading it!
I LOVE Tori!! It has been so inspiring to see her grow from a TV teen icon to a successful, entrepreneurial mom, who seems to be able to balance it all with honesty, style and a sense of humor. I love her shows, but I have especially enjoyed her books- I feel like I am reading chapters out of my life – Tori is ME- only with fame and & a fabulous wingman-Mehran!….oh, and a baby goat! lol Thanks Tori!
thanks for this very interesting interview. I am a fan of Tori's because she seems like such a genuine, regular, real working mom:) I also love that she has great fashion sense and would also love to live on a farm. :)
I am a fan of Tori's. I grew up with 90210 she was a great role model as a teen and is now a great role model as a mom. She gives inspiration to moms like me that life can be balanced and you can have great achievements.
I follow cupcakemag and sprinkles on twitter!
I posted "I Like" on facebook
I voted for you on Top Mommy Blog
I am following Tori on Twitter
I adore Tori!!! Watched on 90210, then her shows with Dean. Read Mommywood over my honeymoon in Paris! And just today, as much as I didn't want to cave in, opened Twitter account just for more chances to win this signed copy of her book!
So yea, I did all of the entries available. I'm a fan of both blogs now, follow @cupcakemag and @torianddean on twitter, liked on Fb, subscribed to email updates, voted for you on Top Mommy Blogs, tweeted about your contest (hopefully I did it correctly) and wrote my own blog post: http://thegeeseandus.blogspot.com/2010/06/veering-off-course-for-giveaway.html
Gosh, I hope I win ;)
I am Tori's biggest fan – I have followed her since her 'early days' on 90210 as Donna Martin…and still LOVE her…I think so many people can identify with her – she is down-to-earth…I just LOVE HER! : )
I follow CupcakeMag & Sprinkles on Twitter
I have followed (& still do faithfully follow) Tori {as well as Tori&Dean_HSH, and both of the Guncles} on Twitter : )
I "Like" your Facebook page! : )
I now subscribe to your email updates too! : )
I never watched too much 90210. I knew who Tori was but never paid much attention. Until Tori and Dean came out. I LOVE the show and I love to see such a determined hard working mother. I have no idea how she handles it all. I think she is great. I love her sense of humor and I love seeing how her and Dean are together and how they are like everyone else. Their humor together reminds me of my husband and I. Glad they choose to share their lives with us.
Follow you on Twitter
I follow you on Twitter!
I follow Tori on Twitter!
I Like you on your Facebook page!
I am a big fan of Tori's. I think it's inspiring to see a hollywood career mom so involved in raising her children!
I voted for your blog!
I subscribe to your newsletters!
I tweeted about this giveaway! http://www.twitter.com/lovebugkids
I think Tori is supposed to be my best friend (not just because I was called Kelly in high school for looking like Jennie Garth). She's that cool chick you always wanted to befriend in high school but you knew that you weren't cool enough. But I think she would have been nice, either way. I ramble a lot. :)
Oh, and I follow on FB and Twitter. :)
Tori rocks as a mother, wife, and biz woman! I always love to watch her show and see that she's not the perfect parent…just like myself. We are all just trying to do the best for our kids, and thank you Tori for sharing your journey with us!
I follow CupcakeMag on twitter!
I voted!
I'm a subscriber!
I follow Tori on twitter-of course!
I have watched Tori on TV since I was a teen. (I am 38) She is such an inspiration to me. She is a wonderful, understanding wife. She is a devoted mom. I have 6 kids ages 19-1 and although I felt I knew everything, I see examples and ideas while watching the show. I also was a daddy's girl and I lost my dad in 1996. I love that she is sentimental like me when it comes to her memories and also that she makes sure her children know who he is. I do that too. I have a great respect for Tori, she is a go-getter if i ever saw one. And selfless in the fact that she gets everything done and keeps her priorities! Every week, there is usually a marathon of reruns on Oxygen, which I watch even though we have already seen them! =)
I follow @Cupcakemag on twitter! =)
I follow @Torianddean on twitter (And have for a LOOOOOng time! =)
I subscribed to updates! =)
I "Liked" your twitter page! =)
I voted for you on Top mommy! =)
I tweeted about the giveaway and included @cupcakemag. =)
I tweeted and followed! Already following Tori, LOVE her! Her books are great!!
I blogged about the contest here:
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&bID=536261199
=)
I have done all 8 things! =) But I wanted to add:
I am Tori's biggest fan because I knew most of the "ten thigs you don't know about Tori" facts. lol
I love Tori because she's so real! She's beautiful but still geeky and has a glamorous yet still oddly normal life. My 11-year old daughter loves her and her family, too! Their show is one of the few we can agree on. I am a follower of yours on Twitter.
Of course, I have followed Tori on Twitter for-like-ever!!!
I am receiving your newsletter!
I voted for your on Top Mommy Blogs!
I always been a huge fan of Tori. Now that she has her own reality show I love her even more. She has such style and grace that she keeps you engaged at what task she's taken on. For being in the public eye, she has a normal family life. Not to mention she has mad skills as a designer (fashion & interior).
I follow all the cast members from Tori & Dean
I think Liam and Stella are so cute. And I can't wait the see Simone.
I am absolutely a huge fan of Tori! I think she is awesome! She seems like such a down to earth person and someone that everyone can relate to!! She has such an eye for design and I love her party planning skills! She is all around an awesome person!!! :)
Such a huge fan of Tori! You're books were life-changing for me and I learned a lot about you I never knew! I look at you in a whole different light now! Keep your head held high Tori and can't wait for your new book!
P.S. Hope I win! :0
I'm now a follower here, and I'm one of Tori's fans as I've watched her grow from 90210 to the lovely wife and Mom to Liam and Stella she is now. I love her down-to-earth attitude, her sense of style and the love she shows towards her family and friends!