Toy Fair 2012 has ended and boy, I am glad. Imagine football fields of toys, gadgets and apps, a child’s dream but just so much to take in and report back. Special Shout out to The Big Toy Book (a toy community for parents looking to get toy 411 from other parents) for a preview of […]
The Top 5 Dr. Seuss Stories with Life Lessons for Kids
Friday, March 2 would have been Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday. That’s hard to believe. To mark the event, The Lorax Movie starring Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Betty White and Danny DeVito will open and it also just happens to coincide with Read Across America Day celebrations. We all know that Dr. Seuss has been entertaining readers […]
Surviving Step Class @Lucille_Roberts
One of my fitness goals was to incorporate classes into my fitness routine. Like any new habit, there is always the first step to recovery. Well it’s only taken me 6 weeks in the new year to finally get my ass to the Lucille Roberts to take a class. I like to make lots of […]
Meeting Elizabeth Gillies from Victorious @NickelodeonTV – Wordless Wednesday LINKY
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 […]
