This was a disappointing week from both a workout and food perspective. As we all know, Monday is the beginning of the week and we all have it’s a new day momentum feeling. Trying to carry the momentum of the past week, my plans were somehow derailed by so many factors not in my control. […]
Homework in a Box – Wordless Wednesday LINKY
They say that you are supposed to set up space for your child to do their homework AND I did. I went out and bought a cool desk, along pencil boxes, her own dictionary, lots of folders, pens, etc. And for my efforts, months looking for the perfect desk, hours putting it together, buying matching […]
NYC Single Mom’s Fitness Journal – January 17, 2012
I headed to my first training session with Christine, my trainer at Lucille Roberts. Before, I started my session, I did about 20 minutes of cardio, mostly running. It sounds like an excuse but I had to stop mid-way because I had not had a chance to buy new cross -trainers and was wearing my […]
Kidz Bop 21 will be released on January 17
Kidz Bop 21 will be released on January 17, 2012, Kidz Bop is the #1 music brand for kids 5-12 and will feature 16 of today’s biggest chart toppers like Moves Like Jagger, Party Rock Anthem, Someone Like You and many more.
My Top 5 Places to Visit in 2012
One of my many, many 2012 goals includes traveling more, both with and without my daughter. Here are my top 5 travel destinations for 2012, one of which was in the New York Times article, 45 Places to Go in 2012 which is worth checking out if you are looking for travel ideas. 1. Paris (Arc […]
LEGO Friends for Girls – Is it Sexist or Not?
LEGO Friends is now available at major retailers. What is LEGO Friends, you ask? LEGO after much touted intensive research for the first time ever, has developed an entire new construction play theme, Heartlake City specifically tailored to girls ages 5-9. Since the launch, there has been much backlash and controversy: it’s sexist, why were the […]
ShaToBu Tights Review
I am a big proponent of tummy control tights so that when I wear a dress or skirt I don’t feel like my stomach is sticking out so much. Recently, I was asked to review the High Waist Tights by ShaToBu. ShaToBu tights don’t just have tummy control but provides the same muscle tone and […]
NYC Single Mom’s Fitness Journal – January 12, 2012
You know your fat, when your fat jeans don’t fit when your Spanx don’t squeeze in your gut when a friend tells you how to get to Lane Bryant when you didn’t ask you don’t even bother window shopping at trendy stores because you know they dont carry anything above a size 10 when you […]
My Life Does Not Revolve Around My Daughter – 2012 Goals
A couple of weeks ago, I was talking to Daddy Mitch of gaynycdad.com (aka my blog husband) and he made a comment about how our lives “revolve around our kids.” As the norm in a our very “married” bickering relationship, I disagreed with him.
Poet in the Subway: A Personalized Poem Just for You Wordless Wednesday
The sign read “Name a Price, Pick a Subject, Get a Poem” and this young lady was turning out poems on her vintage typewriter. You just never know what creative types will turn up in the subway. Do you think she had white-out to go with her typewriter? Do they still make white-out?
