When it comes to doing schoolwork at home, all the parenting experts say that you should clear out a space where your child can do their homework in peace and quiet. I being the diligent parent went out and bought an expensive desk making sure the shelves were stocked with cool homework accessories, an expensive […]
ELA Tests Start Today #NYCSchools #ParentingIssues
The annual hell known as standardized tests starts today. This week fourth through eight graders will be taking the English Language test (the math tests take place in May). The ELA is supposed measures students’ attainment of skills such as understanding story events, drawing conclusions, making predictions, identifying the main idea, using vocabulary strategies, identifying […]
Splenda Partners with Vanessa Williams to Kick Off #SweetSwaps Initiative
This past week, the fabulous singer and actress Vanessa Williams was at Haven’s Kitchen in New York City to kick off #SweetSwaps charitable social media campaign. During the event, Williams invited everyone to join her by encouraging them to swap sugar for SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener and make other small changes that, as part of […]
REVIEW: Vince Vaughn Shines in Delivery Man Blu-ray/DVD
Delivery Man is now available Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and On-Demand. Featuring Vince Vaughn, Chris Pratt and Cobie Smulders, this feel-good release delivers bonus materials including behind-the-scenes footage and bloopers. I was lucky enough to meet Vince Vaughn and Cobie Smulders not once but twice, once during their shoot in New York City and interview […]
NEW ISLAND OF LEMURS: MADAGASCAR Behind-The-Scenes Featurette
Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman narrates Island of Lemurs: Madagascar, the incredible true story of nature’s greatest explorers—lemurs in this behind the scenes featurette. Captured with IMAX® 3D cameras, the film takes audiences on a spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar. Lemurs arrived in Madagascar as castaways millions of years ago […]
Martin Luther King, Jr Washington Memorial @washingtondc
Martin Luther King, Jr Washington Memorial The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is one of the many MUST SEE Activities in Washington, D.C. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial was dedicated on October 16, 2011 to commemorate the 48th anniversary of Dr. King’s now famous and historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. […]
Universal Orlando Reveals Exclusive Details About The Hogwarts Express Opening This Summer #WizardingWorld @UniversalORL
All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Oliver Phelps that’s Weasley to you Harry Potter fans as they revealed what will be one the most anticipated openings for Universal Orlando Resort. This summer, every detail has been replicated and carefully done as the Harry Potter series will again come to […]
Easy Cinnamon Coffee Cake
I love baking but I don’t like that recipes call for so much sugar which is why I rarely make baked goods on the weekend. And like most people, I underestimate the amount of sugar we eat because the sweet stuff is hiding in some of our favorite foods and beverages, like vanilla lattes, fruit […]
Maleficent Starring Angelina Jolie Latest Poster Rocks @Maleficent
2 “Maleficent” starring Angelina Jolie is one of the most anticipated movies of the year and I for one can’t wait and here is the latest poster for the movie. “Maleficent,” the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty,” reveals the events that hardened Maleficent’s heart and drove her to […]
Meeting with Mayor @BilldeBlasio at City Hall! @Chirlane @nycmayorsoffice #FLONYC #LetNYCDoIt
Thanks to my good friend, fellow blogger and co-founder of kidzvuz.com, Rebecca Levey, I was invited to be part of a parenting roundtable with the Mayor Bill de Blasio. Now there’s a conundrum, go to work or meet the Mayor on a subject near and dear to my heart public school education in New York […]
