When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.Many friends (including Mom in the City readers) have asked where I fall on the NYC back to school debate – whether I favor … Read More
One of the things that I love about being a New Yorker is our resiliency. No matter what comes our way (9/11 attacks, COVID-19, etc.), we face adversity and rise above it. That is why I agreed to showcase Nuchas, … Read More
I enjoy answering questions from readers so today I’m going to answer a question that several people have asked me over these last few months…“How do you start a t-shirt business?” Since I quit corporate America many moons ago to … Read More
Since “pesto recipe” is currently one of the top recipe searches, I want to reshare this easy pesto pasta without cream recipe. My former food writer, Serena Norr, who specializes in healthy recipes created homemade pesto for this dish. Enjoy! … Read More
What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Yesterday, I tuned in to a live community reading of Frederick Douglass’s speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”. The speech was made even more powerful by the … Read More
I have plenty of great recipes that would be great for the 4th of July. Grilled meats (chicken, burgers), sliders, slaws, sides, dips and desserts can all be found here. However, one thing that I don’t do a lot is … Read More
Congratulations! We made it through the first half of 2020. (Yay!) Normally, at this point in the year, I would do a mid-year goal review and make a plan for the next 6 months. I did BUT the thing that … Read More
In the midst of all that is going on in the world, I make it a point to celebrate my loved ones every day. I really enjoy giving gifts so holidays give me an extra “excuse”. (My husband Reggie often … Read More
With all that is going on in response to the murder of George Floyd, justice has been weighing heavily on my heart and mind this week. I have had conversations with many friends from a variety of racial and cultural … Read More
Mother’s Day 2020 is this upcoming Sunday. Considering that COVID-19 is causing significant shipping delays for many businesses, it might be harder than normal to find thoughtful last-minute gifts for mom. If Mother’s Day gift baskets were on your list, … Read More