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 […]
Category: Dads
Hey dads! Did you think we’d forget about you? No way! In addition to all the valuable information on our national blog such as the challenges and joys of fatherhood, balancing work with family life, cool products and gear, mother-in-law issues, staying connected to your wife and how to get more sleep, here you’ll find even more information on the unique challenges and opportunities of raising a family in NY.
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 […]
Worry: the Bain of my Existence
Worry. Worry sets in as soon as your child is conceived and only grows stronger once your little one arrives. Unfortunately, just as love manifests, so does your stress level. At least for me, anyway. And as much as I love living in New York City, there are things I worry about when thinking about […]
Go Places: Momtrends Travel Tips
Like a linen suit, I do not travel well. I do not adjust easily to hotel rooms (except the Ritz-Carlton, and I am not kidding about that. I would not kid about that), other people’s homes, or new routines. And after our children became part of the picture, travel became a task not worth my […]
NYC Life with Toddler: Staying Organized!
Living in New York City, you learn to live with less space, plain and simple. I’ve grown accustomed to the “less is more” philosophy after 11 years of living here, and it doesn’t bother me anymore… unless I happen to be out of town in a “normal” living situation, i.e., a house. Then I tend […]
Martha Stewart Brings Craft to iPad
While I have tons to share about the exciting new app from Martha Stewart CraftStudio, I am going to begin at the end of this story. Because that’s where the custom sugar cookies from Eleni’s come in. And I can’t stop thinking about them. And what brought these cookies and me together is the Martha […]
Disney & Pixar ‘BRAVE’
Disney and Pixar’s ‘Brave’ opens in less than a week! It’s a movie that heavily involves family. When I saw Pixar post this picture on Father’s Day I thought the timing of the movie was perfect. What a fun picture to warm our hearts and remember the first pretend sword fight we had with our […]
Puppies, Squirrels and Birds… Oh My!
My six-year-old is a lover of all animals, but dogs are her soft spot – regardless of size, breed or fluffiness. There’s nothing she wants more than a puppy (although a balcony is a close contender). There are a million reasons why we won’t get a dog, starting with lack of a back yard, horror […]
Father’s Day
As a mom, I often have the overwhelming feeling of my heart breaking – not as a result of sadness, but the intensity of sheer joy that permeates every fiber of my being. These moments hit us all at the oddest times, don’t they? While cleaning our homes or driving to the market, sometimes early […]
Teach Me the Words
Today was my youngest daughter’s last day of pre-school. She embarked on her educational journey at the age of three and has spent two years at a wonderful school. She is proud of being a pre-school graduate and is very excited for summer vacation before starting Kindergarten in the Fall at her big sister’s school. […]