Last month was a blur...in a good way. My oldest son Michael graduated from Townsend Harris High School and is all registered for his fall college classes. Where did the time go?! Michael is moving forward and so am I. Michael loves to say that he "made" me "Mom in the City". It's true though. I left the corporate world because I couldn't bear … [Read more...] about Goodbye Mom in the City (Plus What’s Next)
5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Juneteenth is June 19th. It is one of the oldest celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It is the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers finally brought the news to Galveston, Texas that the war was over and that the enslaved people in Texas were emancipated. The June 19, 1865 date was fully two … [Read more...] about 5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Pairing Cheese with Food and Wine
Today is National Cheese Day. The celebration reminded me of a cheese-themed event that I attended about a decade ago. That is why I'm resharing this post about cheese pairings - the best way to pair cheese with various foods and wines. Enjoy! Last Friday, I attended a media preview of the Cheeses of France pop-up cafe down on Bleecker Street … [Read more...] about Pairing Cheese with Food and Wine
22 of the Best Recipes for Memorial Day 2022
Memorial Day 2022 is on Monday, May 30th. While this day honors military members who have died while serving in the United States forces, it is also a time to celebrate the freedoms they sacrificed their lives for. Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer. Since many people have the day off from work and school, many families grill … [Read more...] about 22 of the Best Recipes for Memorial Day 2022
7 Meaningful Gifts for Your 70-Year-Old Mom (2022)
I went to Virginia last month for my mom's 70th birthday. My siblings and I really surprised her. You can see her reaction in this short video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kimberly Coleman (@nycmominthecity) It was so much fun to plan a small celebration for our mom. If your mom has a 70th birthday … [Read more...] about 7 Meaningful Gifts for Your 70-Year-Old Mom (2022)