NYC Goes Back to School
It’s that bittersweet time of the year when NYC public school kids go back to school…
Time Tip: 2015-16 School Year Calendars
NYC public school students go back to school tomorrow, September 9th… (Place your mouse over the picture to see my “Back to School” Happy Dance!) In reality, back to school season is a bittersweet time for me. Michael will be … Read More
11 Easy Labor Day Recipe Ideas
(Updated) Originally posted on 8/29/13 As the (out of school) summer season draws to an end, we have been packing in as much family fun as possible. As such, I haven’t really been experimenting with that many new recipes lately. … Read More
Easy Southern Blueberry Cobbler Recipe With a Biscuit Topping
If there is a baked fruit that I love more than apples, it is blueberries. I save apple recipes for the fall and winter, but I love to use blueberries in my summertime recipes – like this southern blueberry cobbler. … Read More
Shaun T’s CIZE – Fit After Forty Exercise
After 40 your metabolism winds down 5% every 10 years, which means you have to consume fewer calories and work out more just to maintain your normal weight. – Boost Your Metabolism After 40 Sometimes I don’t like the truth, … Read More
Time Management Tips for Moms
(The P Words)
Many of you have asked me for advice regarding work/life balance and time management tips for moms this year. Since I have some extra bandwidth now that “my guys” are back in school for the next 10 months, I’ll be … Read More
It Was Percy’s Birthday BUT You Get the Present!
(Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes Giveaway)
Congrats to the winner Alisa I can hardly believe that August is coming to an end. The boys will be back in school this time next month (?!) Over the summer, the boys (especially Michael!) have thoroughly enjoyed being a … Read More
Fantasy Forest Queens in Images
Earlier this summer, Sean was invited to a classmates’ birthday party at Fantasy Forest Queens. I had never heard about Fantasy Forest but it’s a cute little amusement park in Queens at the Flushing Meadows Carousel. Did I mention that … Read More
My Personal Quarterly Offsite
(Hotels By Day NYC)
There is something wonderful about being alone by myself for a long stretch of time. Since I work from home, I normally get that time when my husband (a teacher) and sons are at school for the day. While I … Read More
Put Sweet Red Pepper Relish on Everything
I’ll admit that I have a somewhat obsessive nature. For instance, when I find a new food that I really enjoy eating, I like to think of a variety of ways to prepare it. That is exactly what happened when … Read More