The Closer Screening Party Part I: The People

When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.Last night, I attended a special screening and dessert party for Kyra Sedgwick’s The Closer at this great little spot, ULTRA. One of my … Read More

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

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

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