Keep Kids Safe & Seen This Halloween

FYI: “With Halloween right around the corner, child pedestrian safety expert Moira Donahue with Safe Kids USA, is encouraging parents to remind their little ghosts and super heroes to be safe when out trick-or-treating. Halloween is supposed to be about … Read More

NYC Mommy Blogger Monologues

This morning, I participated in a Mommy Blogger Monologues breakfast panel, an event co-hosted by BSM Media and the Marketing to Moms Coalition. Basically, eight bloggers (including myself) answered a variety of questions from companies and brands so that they … Read More

Animal Kingdom

On Sunday morning we went to Animal Kingdom where we were able to see the Festival of the Lion King. The singing, dancing and acrobatics were all wonderful. I asked and was allowed to record the entire show (it’s only … Read More

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

On Friday night, we had a chance to go out to dinner with a couple of Disney chefs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge hotel. Before dinner, we were given a tour of the hotel lobby. It was amazing! It had … Read More

Tackle it Tuesday: Fundraising Drive

I knew that it was coming…. Last week, Michael’s school sent home the first (of two for the year) Big Apple Fundraising, Inc. “Fundraising Drive” packet. We’re supposed to take orders from friends, relatives and co-workers. The only problem…I really … Read More

Toys”R”Us – Times Square Family “Date”

On Friday, my husband and I took Michael and Sean out for the evening. First we went to Toys”R”Us – Times Square. Afterwards, we had dinner at T.G.I. Friday’s. It was so much fun! Initially, Michael and I were going … Read More

Learning to Drive: Five-Hour Course

My last major goal of the year is to learn how to drive. (As a background, you can read my 12/31/07 post, I Resolve to Make My Own Goals in 2008). Since it’s only a few more months in the … Read More

Reminiscing on New Baby Days

A couple of days ago, a good friend of mines gave birth to her first child, a son. She texted me from the hospital to let me know that the baby had arrived and to thank me for my support. … Read More