It Was All About the Cookies

When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.Last month, I went to a New Balance event at the Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Center. It was to celebrate the launch of … 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

Humble Pie Tastes Awful Going Down

I could blame it on move-induced temporary insanity, but I won’t. Rather, I take full responsibility as I share with you my most recent taste of humble pie… On Friday, I woke up and realized that my plans for the … Read More

God Bless America…and Every Place Else

My husband and I cracked up laughing when we watched “Head of State”, starring comedian Chris Rock back in 2003. In the movie, a Black man becomes president of the United States (way before the reality of Barack Obama). Every … Read More

Defenders of the Heart: Managing the Habits and Attitudes That Block You from a Richer, More Satisfying Life

Family Fun During a Recession

Right now, my immediate family has not been negatively affected by the recession. I’m grateful for that and know that circumstances could change any day. That is why I’m happy to share some family fun during a recession ideas. We … Read More

1,000th Blog Post: Pottery Barn Passion

Wow, how time flies! This is my 1,000th blog post. It just so happens that I’m sharing pictures from Pottery Barn, one of my favorite places to visit, in it. (After the Dapple event last Friday, I went to Pottery … Read More