I Lost My Job
We’re getting all settled in our new apartment in Queens. Overall, the move went really smoothly and I love being here (especially since the subway is right on our block). Just as I began to catch my breath, I received … Read More
Kimberly
“This Is the Life”
The title of the post is Michael’s favorite new phrase for when he’s especially happy and content. I first heard it one night after bath time. Michael was leaning back on a pillow with the fan on him as I … Read More
Six Tips on Fostering Curiosity in Children
I love, love, love the following guest post on how to cultivate curiosity in children. It’s from Todd Kashdan, GMU professor and author of CURIOUS? Discovering the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life. (He also has toddler twins.) You can … Read More
It’s All About The Hair
I try to keep most of my routines as simple as possible – the less fuss, the better. The one area that takes a lot of time and a variety of products though is my hair. Fortunately, I only have … Read More
Wordless Wednesday: Beating The Heat
The pictures were taken at Madison Square Park in NYC (To see other “Wordless Wednesdays” around the web, visit the HUB, 5 Minutes for Mom, MomDot or Extraordinary Mothers.)
It Was All About the Cookies
Last month, I went to a New Balance event at the Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Center. It was to celebrate the launch of their Peanuts kids’ footwear collection that’s being released this fall. I went primarily for two reasons: … Read More
Summer Reading Tips
Reading is one of my favorite things. Fortunately, both of my sons love books too. I have to be extra careful that books are a significant part of their lives during the summer months though. It’s easier when we’re not … Read More
The Wonderful Wizards of Oz (Moving Company)
I’ve been offline for the last few days since we have been moving into our Queens apartment. Given the somewhat (yeah, right) obsessive personality that I have, I wasn’t okay until everything was unpacked and in its own place. I … Read More
My Carpet Inspiration
I’ve already shared how much I love Pottery Barn. When I learned that we needed to get carpets to cover the majority of the floor in our new apartment, I went to Facebook for recommendations and Pottery Barn for inspiration. … Read More
Eight Things on My Summer “To Do” List
1. Move to Queens. That should be completed by the end of the week. 2. Go to CoCo Keys indoor water park. I’m so looking forward to redeeming the certificate that I won at Mom’s Nite Out! 3. Celebrate my … Read More