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

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

On My “Not-To-Do” List for 2009

In the “Your Words” section of the January ’09 Real Simple issue, the question for the month was “What is on your not-to-do list for 2009?” I’ll share more about my New Year goals/resolutions in a later post, but I … Read More

Eight Updates

It has been eight weekdays since I last blogged. I’m happy to be back! So, here are eight things that have happened over at the Coleman household while I’ve been “on break”: 1. Sean scared me so much when he … Read More

Tackle It Tuesday: Picture for Holiday Cards

Last year after taking the photo for our holiday cards, I made a mental note that I should stick with a professional photographer in the future. I guess that I’m a glutton for punishment though, because for some reason, I … Read More

To tip, or not to tip, that is the question

I’m feeling really happy. I’m all caught up holiday-wise. We had our annual “White Elephant” Christmas party last Thursday and it was so much fun. We have the photo cards being processed and we’ve completed our gift shopping. I just … Read More