Nickelodeon‘s Victorious starring Victoria Justice (Tori); Elizabeth Gillies (Jade); Leon Thomas (Andre); Matt Bennett (Robbie); Avan Jogia (Beck); Ariana Grande (Cat) and Daniella Monet (Trina) is one of my daughter’s favorite shows. So imagine our luck and excitement to run into Elizabeth Gillies while I was at an event. My daughter recognized her instantly and […]
Nick Jonas Stars in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Review
Now, in its second smash year, Broadway’s musical comedy hit How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying welcomes a bright new star—music sensation and Broadway alum, NICK JONAS (Les Misérables, Beauty and the Beast, Annie Get Your Gun)! You’ll delight to his riotous rise up the corporate ladder as he struggles to juggle the […]
Sleepovers Not Diamonds Are A Single Mom’s Best Friend
This week is the mid-winter break for New York area schools and with that comes the dance of the playdates and daily amusements to keep your child from watching television 24 hours a day (and don’t think I haven’t thought how bad could that be.) Don’t get me wrong, I love having quality time with […]
Blip in the Road – Fitness Update {February 21} @Lucille_Roberts
Staying on straight and narrow to a healthier me hit a blip on the road last week. Between Toy Fair events and Fashion Week, I fell of the fitness wagon big time. In a seven day period, I went to the gym only once and wasn’t able to work out with Christine. Boy I feel […]
“Is that the good gay or the bad gay?” – 4 Tips on How to Respond
“Is that the good gay or the bad gay?” my daughter asked me recently. And did this random, left field question come from you ask, scratching your head. She just happened to be scrolling the DVR schedule and clicked on a taped episode of Glee just as Kurt says “gay.” I had to scramble to turn […]
Go Go Power Rangers
Remember Power Rangers well they are back. Power Ranger Samurai is the new incarnation of the popular hit from the 80s. At Toy Fair 2012, they were a big hit. Go Go Power Rangers.
Whitney Houston’s Death Touches a Younger Generation
Today is Whitney Houston‘s funeral. RIP Whitney who recorded the soundtrack of our lives from singing “The Star Spangled Banner” from Super Bowl XXV which went on to become a Top 20 hit, “I Will Always Love You” from the Bodyguard (one of my favorite movies) to “I’m Every Woman” and so many more songs. Sadly, a younger generation will be […]
10 President’s Day Interesting and Fun Facts #PresidentsDay
Monday is President’s Day and like my daughter, I am sure your kids are clueless about the Presidents except maybe George Washington for which the day honors.
Induction Cooking with Chefs Anne Burrell and Johnny Iuzzini @Frigidaire
Chefs Anne Burrell and Johnny Iuzzini demonstrated why they “heart” induction cooking. What is induction cooking? You don’t know either. Well, and don’t give me a quiz on this later but Induction Cooking uses powerful electromagnets to generate heat within metal-based pots and pans, heating the cookware quicker than on gas or electric cooktops. The […]
Barbie’s Dream Closet Takes Over NYC Fashion Week – Wordless Wednesday LINKY
Barbies and Fashion, a perfect combination especially during New York’s famed Fashion Week. My daughter and I had the time of our lives in Barbie’s Dream Closest. My daughter and I were able to rummage through Barbie’s infinite (and life-size) dream closet and try on the many, many outfits ranging from business clothes to haute couture. The […]
