When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links. I have always been a protective person. My personality type is “ESTJ: The Guardian”. However, motherhood raised the stakes. I care so much … Read More

I love reading stories about kids who forgo birthday gifts in order to give to kids in need. It’s so sweet and heartwarming. However, that is not the reality when it comes to my kids’ birthdays. Don’t get me wrong…both … Read More

May is one of my favorite months because both Mother’s Day and my birthday take place in it. I try to celebrate my mom throughout the year and our special outings don’t always take place in May. However, I appreciate … Read More

Thanks to Disney-Hyperion for sending me a prize pack in conjunction with the giveaway portion of this post. Congrats to the winner: Daniel Here in NYC, the last day of school for public school students is not until June 28th. … Read More

While attending the Sauza/Cathy Riva event, there were so many special little touches in the Mother’s Day brunch decorations that really sparked conversations. Below are some of my favorite unexpected touches: 1. Place cards: When hosting a large brunch with … Read More

Both of my sons are now in double digits – 10 and 13. I can hardly believe that my youngest son Sean is 10 and that my oldest son Michael is 13. It seems like it was just yesterday that … Read More

I am a huge fan of teachers…especially public school teachers. Overall, they do great work and should be celebrated. I see the sacrifices that they make because my husband Reggie is a teacher. He changed careers (from being a computer … Read More

New York City is one of greatest cities in the world. Since I love food, I especially appreciate all of the amazing places to eat here and that there are award-winning restaurants sprinkled throughout the five boroughs. This city is … Read More