Food, Wellness & Reinvention
This school year has had its share of challenges. If my household is any indication, NYC public school teachers and students are hanging on by a thread. Fortunately, June 25th is the last day of NYC public school. My youngest … Read More
I love using whatever I already have available in order to make different meals. That is how I came up with an easy teriyaki chicken with asparagus and mushrooms dish. This simple dinner recipe is a current family favorite. (When … Read More
I’m happy that things are starting to open up again. I’m looking forward to dressing up more often BUT keeping cozy is here to stay. I have more tees and tanks than I have ever had in my adult life. … Read More
Since Mother’s Day and my birthday are in May, it is a double celebration month for me each year. I think that all moms need more than one day of being celebrated though. With all of the juggling that we … Read More
Cinco de Mayo is on Wednesday, May 5th. Any day is great to enjoy Mexican food, but delicious Mexican-themed Cinco de Mayo recipes are special. If you’re wondering what to make for a virtual or at-home Cinco de Mayo celebration, … Read More
Can you believe that it’s almost May? I like to kick off the month by celebrating Cinco de Mayo. I scrolled through all of my Cinco de Mayo email messages from the past and realized that I had not shared … Read More
We are coming out of some anxiety-inducing times. There have been more things pulling on us moms than ever before. In addition to the normal demands of life (family, work, etc.), a pandemic and a racial reckoning have rocked our … Read More
Each mom is unique. That is why Mother’s Day gift guides can be a challenge. This year, I’m only sharing three Mother’s Day gift-themed posts. This one is for home cooks since many of us have prepared more home-cooked meals … Read More
In last week’s budgeting post, I shared that I prefer to increase my income rather than cut my expenses in order to balance our household budget. Today, I want to share some ideas for multiple streams of income. Eight of … Read More
A couple of weeks ago, I asked my husband and sons for some new meal suggestions. They asked if I could make a chopped cheese recipe. I had questions… What is a chopped cheese? Although I have lived in New … Read More