If you haven’t read my about page, you are most likely unaware that my daughter is adopted. I adopted my daughter when she just two weeks old. She is now 6 1/2 years old. We are reaching a critical development stage where questions about her birth parents are intermittently popping up. Because of our family’s […]
Bringing Up Baby will cost you $221,000
I always knew it was expensive to raise a child but according to the USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy, it will cost you $221,000 for a child born in 2008 until age 17. From a personal perspective, I actually think this number is low. First, it only calculates the expenses until age 17. What about […]
John Hughes – Dead at 59
I am so stunned by the news of John Hughes’ death. He directed some of my favorite movies of all time. His movies are not only timeless but represented a huge part of my youth. Here are some of my favorite John Hughes movies. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – Matthew Broderick as Ferris will forever […]
Wordless Wednesday – Buried
I just love this photo because the pure and simple joy it expresses on my daughter’s face. It just reminds how the simplest of things, like jumping into a swimming pool of balls can be so fun. Let’s enjoy our day.
A Blast From My Fashion Past – Tretorn Tennis Shoes
Yesterday, I was in Soho on a mission to check out furniture at Room and Board and what caught my eye, the Tretorn store. Yes, the Tretorn store. Do you remember Tretorns? I was such a fan back in the day. I must have worn those shoes all through high school and college. I had […]
14 Hot Vampires: The Men – EW.com
14 Hot Vampires: The Men – EW.com David Boreanaz as Angel on Buffy the Vampire Slayer is still my favorite as the hottest vampire. Shared via AddThis
Announcing First Mondays Cocktails Hosted by NYCSingleMom.com
New York City Single Mom.com is hosting First Mondays Cocktails beginning Monday, August 3. First Mondays is being established as a fun and relaxing opportunity to meet and chat with fellow single moms. “No diapers, no bikes, No TERC math homework” Monday, Aug 3 Time: 6-8 Location: Vintage Irving Address: 118 E. 15th St at […]
Wordless Wednesday – What happens when your child gets a hold of your camera
Just in Case You Get Sent to the Mental Hospital
Didn’t you always wonder what the inkblots were in the Rorschach Test? I know I did. In today’s New York Times, there is an article about the controversy surrounding the original 10 plates being posted on Wikipedia. By posting them on such a popular site, the test will be rendered useless by psychologists. Of course, […]
Spoiled Brat Video – Anger Management Classes Anyone??
So far the consensus after 1.5 million hits is that this kid is a ungrateful and spoiled brat. Whatever happened to being thankful for gifts and lying that you a gift that has been given to you???
