A Historical Week

When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.Next week will hold two very special days. On Monday, the 19th, the country will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Tuesday, the … Read More

Marketing Minute: Why I Heart method

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to work on a promotion with one of the top sellers among natural cleaners, but I declined. Here’s why: I’m totally committed to the method brand of natural cleaners. It’s not like I … Read More

All-Time Favorite Pork Shoulder (Recipe)

At the end of 2008, we had a potluck dinner party. One of our friends (who is a professional chef) made the most delicious pork shoulder that I’ve ever tasted. I’m not a huge fan of “the other white meat”. … Read More

Public School Policy Problem

Like many other NYC moms, I received a postcard from the NYC Department of Education in the mail yesterday. It listed key dates for Kindergarten admissions. Basically, families need to apply in person between January 12 and March 2 at … Read More

Family Finances

At the end of each year, my husband and I review the prior year and make plans for the upcoming year. We do this separately at first and then together. Finances are one of the areas that we cover. The … Read More

Wordful Wednesday: Handprints Poem

Here are the words that were on the back of Michael’s handprint: Sometimes you get discouraged Because I am so small And always leave my fingerprints On furniture and walls. But every day I’m growing – I’ll be grown some … Read More