My daughter is a hugger, meaning that there are times during the day that she just wants to be hugged. It’s not when we leave in the morning or late at night that she insists on a hug. Her hug requests happen spontaneously during the day. Here is where a collective, “aahh, isn’t that sweet, […]
Disney’s Mary Poppins Review – A Fun and Delightful High Flying Musical @marypoppins
Disney’s Mary Poppins playing at the New Amsterdam Theater not only features the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time but also includes breathtaking dance numbers that is sure to elicit oohs and aahs from both adults and kids. Review: Disney’s Mary Poppins lives up to the hype and […]
Obama, Elvis, Mr. T Rubber Ducky – Wordless Wednesday
Who doesn’t love rubber ducks for the bath but have you ever seen a President Obama or Elvis or Mr. T rubber ducky? I came across these rubber duckys at the Please Touch Children’s Museum in Philadelphia, PA.
11 Fun Facts about Tim Burton’s Upcoming Movie Frankenweenie @DisneyPictures
“Frankenweenie“ doesn’t open until October 5 but there is much anticipation for Tim Burton’s latest film. “Frankenweenie” tells the story of young Victor who conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. Like Frankenweenie on Facebook: facebook.com/FrankenweenieMovie Here are 11 Fun Facts […]
Get Out of Your Sweat Pants – Why Friends Matters
Last week was not a particularly good week. Sometimes being a single mom just plain sucks and I would be lying if I said all is well but there are some days where I just don’t even want to get out of sweats. As it so happens, one of my very best friends called to […]
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel – The Amalfi Coast Comes to Orlando @Loews_Hotel @UniversalORL
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places and Portofino is one my favorite places to visit in Italy. Now you can have an Italian vacation while visiting Orlando. The Loews’ Portofino Bay offers guests a premier luxury hotel experience filled with festive harbor piazza filled with the coolest Italian sports cars and […]
Can I Meet My Birth Mother? – Adoption Tales
Can I Meet My Birth Mother? “I will always love you, mommy!” my daughter proclaimed after asking if she could meet her “birth mother ” as we prepared for our Philadelphia trip. Now I went through this angst two years ago when we went to Philadelphia to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the adoption agency I […]
Please Touch Museum – The Children’s Museum of Philadelphia
Want to keep your kids occupied for hours on your visit to Philadelphia, then a visit to the Please Touch Museum is a must see stop.
Freestyle Cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line
Summer vacation is upon us and one type of vacation I have not considered is going on a cruise. So it was great time that I was invited to tour Norwegian Cruise Line Gem docked in New York Harbor. Norwegian Cruise Line is known for it’s innovative Freestyle Cruising which is characterized by having no fixed […]
Children’s Museum of Arts in Lower Manhattan for Budding Artists in Training
Want to nurture your child’s inner Picasso, then head to The Children’s Museum of the Arts located at 103 Charlton Street in Soho.









