On Top of Spaghetti
Yesterday, my husband, sons and I went to see The Paper Bag Players’ On Top of Spaghetti at Riverbank State Park. It was excellent! (On a side note, it was days like yesterday that make me so grateful that my … Read More
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Bra Shopping: Macy’s Herald Square, Floor 6
On Saturday after my “Manicure and Movie” treat, I mentioned to my friend Susan that I needed some new bras. Since we were in midtown Manhattan, I was thinking the Gap, Victoria’s Secret or Macy’s. Susan suggested Macy’s (6th Floor) … Read More
Summer “To Do” List
Recently my husband, oldest son and I came up with a list of things that we want “to do” together before the summer is over (it goes by so fast!). –Victorian Gardens Amusement Park -The Beach -Madison Square Kids followed … Read More
When Organizing Isn’t Enough Review & Giveaway
The last book in my read-a-thon was When Organizing Isn’t Enough by organizing expert Julie Morgenstern. Organization is one of my favorite topics, so I was eager to read this book. Although it’s a good read overall, I think that … Read More
Manicure (Starter Wife) and a Movie (Get Smart)
One of my birthday gifts was a coupon for a “Manicure and a Movie”. I finally had the chance to redeem it on Saturday while my dear husband and kids attended a family lunch/dinner. (Thanks Susan!) I don’t normally get … Read More
Fourth of July Read-a-thon
I hope that everyone had a great Fourth of July week-end. I certainly did. On Friday, we kept it really simple and hung out as a family around the house. I was so happy because I was able to read, … Read More
Dress for a Mess with de Blob
On Saturday, my family went to a “Dress for a Mess with de Blob” event at the Children’s Museum of the Arts. It was so much fun! Of course Michael (my little “gamer”) immediately went to play the new de … Read More
Mom in the City Q&A
Here are four questions that I get asked the most by members and readers: What exactly do you do work-wise? In addition to being the lead blogger and event planner for “Mom in the City”…. -My first and full-time job … Read More
When Good Parents Get Bad Results
The U.S. News & World Report recently ran a great article called Good Parents, Bad Results. The article shares eight ways that scientific studies have shown that Mom and Dad go wrong when disciplining their kids. I usually take “studies” … Read More
What ARE You Teaching Him?
Recently, my husband (computer programmer turned math teacher) announces to my son Michael that this summer he is going to teach him math before he goes to preschool in the fall. That’s fine. Then, he says, “I’ll be teaching you … Read More