A few days ago, my daughters and I tentatively set off to check out the new Spider’s Alive Exhibit at the Museum of Natural History. We’re more lovers of puppies, than fans of eight-legged pests. We took a deep breath as we were greeted by a 20-foot inflatable spider at the front entrance of the […]
Parenting Tips
Britax Party Pleases Babies and Moms
If you have ever been in a room full of new moms with their infants, you know what a “tough crowd” is: ladies who haven’t slept in at least four months can be difficult customers to please. Luckily, the trusted brand Britax can keep even the teething-est of babies–and their mommies–happy with safe, innovative products […]
Easier Vacations with Kids
“It’s not a VACATION with kids, it’s a RELOCATION!” I knew I loved this woman after these words came out of her mouth. Traveling with kids can be exhausting. I always come home feeling like I need a vacation. Travel Mom showed us a slideshow of pictures she took with her family on vacation. One […]
City Visit from Country Mouse Friends
My best friend from college and I have five children between us, aged 2-7. They are finally at the age where traveling with them is not a complete nightmare. We began an annual summer visit tradition last year where we would alternate our visits. Last summer, we spent a few days in their bucolic suburb […]
Lemonade Stands
Have you done a lemonade stand with your kids this summer? Target has all of their Lemonade Stand accessories on clearance right now. A few simple supplies can make a wonderful learning experience for your kids. I was pleasantly surprised how focused my son was. He wanted to be a part of everything. It was […]
Gold and Silver Friendships
By the time most of us become moms we have our core group of close friends. It can be a handful or just two or three who feel more like sisters than friends. This inner circle is often composed of childhood, high school, college and work friends -bonds we’ve built along our life’s journey so […]
Unexpected Surprises
“So it’s time for Logan to start trying the potty,” says his teacher to me. A chill ran up my spine and images of the movie Alien for some reason came to mind- sheer gore, terror and screaming were what popped into my head when “the potty” was mentioned. Just as a single girl looking […]
Staycation in the City
Recently, my husband and I decided that our schedules had been especially hectic. Looking ahead to a fully-planned summer, we were in dire need of some quality time, just the four of us. We didn’t want to deal with the stress (and cost) that goes along with last minute travel plans, so we decided to […]
A Simply Delicious Burger
Ever since our daughter was born, my husband and I have tried to integrate aspects of our pre-baby life into our new life. We quickly learned that things will never be the same (but in a good way)! Time is limited and there is a need for simplicity. As a dietitian and lover of all […]
Taking Great Portraits in The Big Apple
Spend a day or an hour in Central Park and just have fun. One of my favorite spots is Bow’s Bridge, which has appeared in numerous Woody Allen films and is one of the most beautiful spots in the Park. Find an area in the shade, as sunlight or speckled lighting from the trees will […]