Happy Birthday Dear Sean-y!
Tomorrow is Sean’s third birthday. Right now, I tell him every night that he is my favorite 2 year old in the universe. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be telling him that he is my favorite 3 year old in the universe. … Read More
Kimberly
Marriage Retreat Notes: First Things First
As I mentioned, I attended a really great Marriage Retreat during Valentine’s Day weekend. I went to several different sessions, but the one that stood out to me the most was called “Unshakeable Discipline”. This is how the session was … Read More
No Peace Without Storms
If reading about faith/prayer annoys you, you might want to skip this post… I was talking with a friend on Friday. “I prayed for you to have peace,” she said, because she knew that I was having a hard time … Read More
“Closed” for President’s Week
School is closed for President’s Week. Likewise, I will be taking the week off from blogging so that I can spend time with “my guys”. I plan on writing about the following things when I return next week: -The AMAZING … Read More
Sneaky Fitness Tips From Fitness Trainer Layrsa DiDio
Last month, The Sneaky Chef’s Missy Chase Lapine teamed up with fitness trainer Larysa DiDio to provide “Sneaky Strategies” for fitting in more exercise and calorie-burning activities into children’s everyday life with Sneaky Fitness: Fun, Foolproof Ways to Slip Fitness … Read More
Ronald McDonald House New York
Last Friday, I went to the Ronald McDonald House New York to see the unveiling of their newly renovated kitchens for their residents (pediatric cancer patients and their families). Former “Top Chef” contenders Dave Martin and Andrea Beaman did a … Read More
Top 30 NY Mom Blogs That I Love – 1 to 6
On Top 30 NY Mom Blogs (That I Love), I named the “who”. This is the first of five posts explaining the “why”. 1. Amy Oztan (Selfish Mom): Amy makes me laugh…and I like to laugh. She primarily does video … Read More
Let The Giving Begin: Little Listeners
This past weekend was a fun blur. On Saturday, the family went to see When Elmo Grows Up at Madison Square Garden. My husband’s aunt treated our family along with my brother-in-law’s family as a special early birthday gift for … Read More
Valentine’s Day Stationery (& Bonus) Ideas
I hope that you have enjoyed the food and other gift ideas so far. The last five suggestions include stationery and a couple of other items that I think you will enjoy. Click to enlarge Stationery 1. FitzGerald Coleman: I … Read More
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas (NY Style)
My mouth is still watering over yesterday’s food gift suggestions. Today, I’ll be sharing a variety of gifts – from simple pleasures to splurges. Enjoy! Click to enlarge 1. BEEKMAN 1802: This company makes artisanal, hand-made products on the founders’ … Read More