When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.My word of the year for 2021 is HOPE. With a little over 5 weeks left in the year, I’m thankful that many of … Read More
Hanukkah 2021 dates are early this year. This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Sunday, November 28th, and ends on the evening of Monday, December 6th. I’m not Jewish but I enjoy living in a predominately Jewish neighborhood filled with such … Read More
Some of your teens have applied to colleges via the Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED) options. Congrats! For those of you who have teens that are applying to college through the Regular Decision option (including CUNY Macaulay Honors … Read More
As I mentioned in the soul food Thanksgiving recipes post earlier this week, I have been testing a honey jerk turkey recipe. Well, the testing is over and the honey jerk air fryer turkey legs recipe makes an amazing dish! … Read More
Visiting family and friends is one of the most wonderful aspects of the holiday season. Although it’s definitely not mandatory, I like to give unique hostess gifts under $50. I enjoy bringing small “thank yous” that will actually make the … Read More
Thanksgiving is already on my mind. Food prices are up this year so it might be good to start planning your Thanksgiving meal earlier also. My family primarily requests soul food Thanksgiving recipes so I’m sharing some favorites. Soul Food … Read More
Find Common Application 2022 – 2023 updates on my College Prep Mom blog. Congratulations to those of you with teens who have already sent in their early decision and early action college applications! I would have loved to be in … Read More
“Salmon in air fryer” was one of the first dishes that I learned how to make once I received my air fryer. Since then, it has become my favorite way to prepare salmon. It is even better than oven-baked salmon. … Read More
“Bread pudding is THE thing” according to Tom Gumpel, former VP of Research and Development at Panera Bread. Eleven years ago, I was at a blogger bread workshop led by Mr. Gumpel. The Asiago bread that he made was the … Read More
Have you heard about CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College? It is one of America’s top public honors college programs. If your teen is interested in this program, I encourage you to have them start the application as soon as possible. What … Read More