Are you looking for a quick way to make jam without any added preservatives? Try this easy microwave blueberry jam that can be done in less than ten minutes in your microwave. I had some overripe blueberries at home and didn’t want to waste them, so I decided to try a jam with them. I pureed […]
Category: Dads
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If We Are There To Live It
Tomorrow is the 14-year anniversary of 9/11. In honor of all those who lost loved ones (my husband’s family included – we love and miss you, Todd Ouida), and in honor of all the brave servicemen and women who have died protecting this country, I would like to share a poem that my friend Julie recently […]
Keeping Your Kids Healthy and Fit During the School Year
Your child’s health is your first priority, and one of the best ways to keep her strong and active is with fitness programs designed for younger children. These programs are not intended to increase muscle mass or definition, but rather focus on teaching kids to how to use their energy in a beneficial manner. Childhood […]
4 Ways to Have a Great Summer Staycation With Your Kids
When we hear the word vacation, some of us may think of the classic eighties tune of the same name by the all-girl group the Go Go’s: “Vacation, all I ever wanted, Vacation, had to get away.” But for many busy Moms these days who are on a tight budget, this type of getaway may […]
Can You Discipline Another Person’s Kid?
I was at the playground and a kid took a toy away from MY kid. I didn’t know what to do. Can you discipline another person’s child? This one is often up for debate, but I say YES! If their grown up is not stepping in, you can. You can’t yell at other people’s kids, […]
Fig and Vanilla Flaxseed Smoothie
Are you looking for a refreshing and healthy smoothie for breakfast or a snack? This gluten and dairy-free shake is thick, sweet and delicious. I simply pureed frozen figs with one cup of vanilla almond milk and added some ground flax seed, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract for extra flavor and nuttiness. If you have […]
TED: A Smart Summer Crush
Last week, I wrote about my summer obsession with S’mores. This week, I’d like to share my second obsession this summer: TED Radio Hour. OK, now at first I know that may not sound nearly as exciting as gooey, chocolatey S’mores, but trust me, it is! I listen to the radio hour whenever I get […]
Parenting 101 – What Every Expectant and New Parent Should Know: Teleclass Re-Cap
Imagine having a dedicated hour with a pediatrician to get ALL your burning new mom questions answered – as we rarely get the opportunity to ask all the questions we want and our time is often limited and even rushed. Well, participants were in luck when one of the country’s top pediatricians from Weill Cornell […]