Sneaky Fitness Tips From Fitness Trainer Layrsa DiDio

Last month, The Sneaky Chef’s Missy Chase Lapine teamed up with fitness trainer Larysa DiDio to provide “Sneaky Strategies” for fitting in more exercise and calorie-burning activities into children’s everyday life with Sneaky Fitness: Fun, Foolproof Ways to Slip Fitness … Read More

Ronald McDonald House New York

Last Friday, I went to the Ronald McDonald House New York to see the unveiling of their newly renovated kitchens for their residents (pediatric cancer patients and their families). Former “Top Chef” contenders Dave Martin and Andrea Beaman did a … Read More

Top 30 NY Mom Blogs That I Love – 1 to 6

On Top 30 NY Mom Blogs (That I Love), I named the “who”. This is the first of five posts explaining the “why”. 1. Amy Oztan (Selfish Mom): Amy makes me laugh…and I like to laugh. She primarily does video … Read More

Let The Giving Begin: Little Listeners

This past weekend was a fun blur. On Saturday, the family went to see When Elmo Grows Up at Madison Square Garden. My husband’s aunt treated our family along with my brother-in-law’s family as a special early birthday gift for … Read More

Valentine’s Day Stationery (& Bonus) Ideas

I hope that you have enjoyed the food and other gift ideas so far. The last five suggestions include stationery and a couple of other items that I think you will enjoy. Click to enlarge Stationery 1. FitzGerald Coleman: I … Read More

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas (NY Style)

My mouth is still watering over yesterday’s food gift suggestions. Today, I’ll be sharing a variety of gifts – from simple pleasures to splurges. Enjoy! Click to enlarge 1. BEEKMAN 1802: This company makes artisanal, hand-made products on the founders’ … Read More

Valentine’s Day Food Gift Ideas (NY Style)

Choosing the items for this year’s Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas posts were fun. This year, I sifted through hundreds of emails and came up with my top 15 items from New York businesses. They just so happen to fall into … Read More

My Home Needs an Exorcism

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. You know how little kids often have imaginary friends? Well, Sean has a ghost named Oswald. At first, it was really cute when he blamed everything on the “ghost” because he says … Read More

Top 30 NY Mom Blogs (That I Love)

In January, there were a gazillion different lists regarding moms who blog. You all know that while I think lists are subjective, I love to see moms get recognition for their hard work. Believe me, the vast majority of moms … Read More

When My Son Uses The “N” Word…

Sometimes, I think that my sons are growing up too quickly. For instance, Sean and I recently had the following conversation: Sean: Do you love me? Me: Yes. Of course I love you. Sean: Why do you love me? Me: … Read More