My sons have outgrown the “cute” backpack and lunch box phases. They’re mainly interested in sporty backpacks like NIKE. I still prefer specialty backpacks and lunch boxes though. Fortunately, there are several unique backpacks, lunch boxes, and lunch bags that … Read More
While doing a “Family Relationships” class for teens and campus students with my husband, I was surprised to hear how many of the teens & young adults really admired the family relationships in THE ADDAMS FAMILY. The themes of individuality, … Read More
Although blogging is not my only professional focus anymore, I still like to use this space to record some of my favorite things. It’s more challenging to search through my social media posts when I try to remember things. Also, … Read More
I have so many amazing friends (both online and offline) that I decided to do a round-up post to share some of the wonderful things that they are doing. 2 Juice Minimum My friends Mark and Christine Malkoff are performing … Read More
Since summer is here, I’m sharing some sun safety tips for small children from Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky. He is a New York pediatrician at Belilovsky Pediatrics. (For more information, you can visit his Web site and blog: www.babydr.us.) Below are … Read More
Father’s Day 2019 is Sunday, June 16th. Fortunately, my husband, dad, and father-in-law are all really easy to please when it comes to gifts. I usually listen and take note of things that they mention liking or wanting throughout the … Read More
June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month so I’m sharing a slideshow of photos that I took at the New York Aquarium at Coney Island several months ago. My great-aunt gifted my family with a WCS membership and we are … Read More
Yesterday, Disney Parks held a Disney Social Media Celebration “On-the-Road” New York conference event for bloggers and social media influencers here in New York. As I mentioned on my @mominthecity Twitter account, I don’t go to many “influencer” events anymore … Read More
Sunday, May 12th is Mother’s Day here in the United States. Although every day is a great opportunity to celebrate moms, this day is an especially wonderful one. Truthfully, the best Mother’s Day gift depends on the mom. (Know your … Read More
Some of my favorite Mother’s Day gifts over the years have been sentimental ones. The simple crafts in the top image have all been created by my kids and I treasure them. That is why I want to share these … Read More