The Color Purple…A Coach Story

Congrats to the winner: Yvonne C. Oh, you all are going to LOVE me for this giveaway. Actually, I love you for it, because without you, I would not have been chosen to participate in this review and giveaway program. … Read More

Top 5 Holiday 2009 “Mom” Picks

It’s challenging to put together holiday gift guides for moms, because we have such a wide variety of interests. This year, I have reviewed a lot of great products. That’s why I’m simply going to pick my top five favorites … Read More

Top 5 Holiday 2009 Gaming Picks

We love playing video games together as a family. The Wii is our platform of choice. We also value the DS/DSi to keep the kids occupied during travel by subway or car. (Thankfully, we don’t have the crazy 3-4 hour … Read More

What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving?

When I was in college, I loved Thanksgiving. My mom would come up to NYC and we would have Thanksgiving dinner together at Ollie’s Chinese restaurant, right across the street from the Columbia campus. I was thankful for my mom … Read More

Top 10 Holiday 2009 Picks (Infants & Toddlers)

The thing about picking toys for very small kids is that each kid is so unique. At this stage, my kids primarily liked stackers, books, blocks, lego-type sets and music instruments. Most of all, they like the boxes that I … Read More

Hellmann’s Real Holiday Helpings Site

Earlier today, I attended the launch event for Hellmann’s Real Holiday Helpings with several of my favorite blogging friends. It was short, sweet and to the point. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay demonstrated several Thanksgiving recipes that we were able to … Read More