THIS is happening tomorrow…

I will share more about this after tomorrow’s event BUT I’m beyond thrilled to be sharing a cooking stage with Smitten Kitchen and Jewels of New York tomorrow. If you know anyone who can make it to Long Island tomorrow, … Read More

All I Want for Christmas…

Did you go shopping on Black Friday? If so, I hope that you stayed safe and were able to get some good deals. I have actually done most of my shopping for the holidays already. Yesterday, a friend was shocked … Read More

Letting Kids Choose Play

For the last couple of years, I have been a “Play Ambassador” for Let’s Play. Led by Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Let’s Play aims to helps families be active. (If you’re interested in learning more, you can visit Let’s Play … Read More

Kicking off the Holiday Season with KidzVuz

Two of my friends, Rebecca and Nancy, are the founders of KidzVuz. It’s a video review sharing site “by kids, for kids” (ages 7-12). If your kids fall within that age range, you should definitely check KidzVuz out. This weekend, … Read More

5 Tips on How to Raise Grateful Children in NYC

Last month, a married couple without kids (yet) invited my family over to lunch at their home. I was SO impressed with how much thought they had put into the gathering. In addition to amazing food and company, they also … Read More

White Whole Wheat Flour Banana Muffins

Since earlier this year, I  have had to be careful to control my son Michael’s blood sugar levels. Not only does actual sugar cause it to rise, but also white rice, pasta, all purpose flour and such. His pediatrician said … Read More

10 Thanksgivukkah Recipes

The first full day of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving fall on the same day together this year. That won’t happen again in our lifetime. Since this won’t happen again for another 70,000 years, it’s fun to celebrate…whether you are Jewish or … Read More

5 Favorite Hanukkah Events for Kids in NYC

Recently, Sean asked “Do we celebrate Hanukkah?” I responded that we could if he wanted to do so. Although we are Christians, I appreciate and enjoy celebrating many Jewish celebrations. I admitted to Sean that the first time that we … Read More