This post was originally posted December 2009 Christmas and the Holiday season should be about fun, family and gifts but somehow it’s not. It has become all about gift giving, parties and family stuff. This year, I have the added stress of being unemployed and more importantly having a daughter at a gift crossroads. Her […]
Crocktoberfest- Great Pork Recipes
“Pork the other white meat,” so goes the tagline. Sounds like an option over chickend and fish, but honestly, all I know how to cook is porkshops and applesauce (yes, it’s a Brady Bunch reference) and I don’t really do that well. I just have no idea what to do with pork. So I was […]
Wordless Wednesday – Lady Liberty Up Your Nose with A Rubber Hose
This past weekend, my daughter and I went on a tour of the downtown New York and the Statue of Liberty. Here she is with her sightseeing co-conspirator, nycitymama.com’s son. What is it about noses that kids can not resist? Of course, I could not pass up the John Travolta, Vinnie phrase from Welcome Back […]
Big Apple Circus Dance On
The spectacular Big Apple Circus http://www.bigapplecircus.org leaps into its 33rd Season with a thrilling All-New Show, Dance On! The World’s Greatest Circus artists swing into action in the spotlight under our intimate Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! Invited to the dance: an awesome troupe of monocyclists and […]
Bobby Flay & Lori Loughlin at Hellman’s Event – Guest Blogger Johnny G.
Meeting Bobby Flay and Lori Loughlin at the Hellman’s Event is the first blog event by guest blogger, Johnny G. Ok, let me first introduce myself since from what I’ve heard from my sister, I may be doing this from time to time, and (if she has her way) be starting my own blog/website. My […]
Chiarello Chocolate Chili Con Carne – Cooking with Johnny G
As I mentioned in the latest Therapy Thursday: There’s a Man in the House, my brother has moved in with my daughter and me, while he searches for a job. What I love about my brother is that he has such the foodie, not that I am not but he truly he is. He actually […]
Therapy Thursday – There’s A Man in Our House
It’s not what you think. Sadly, my boyfriend or fiance has NOT moved in with my daughter and me, I am not even dating (but that’s another story.) My younger brother has moved in with us. He moved in a couple of weeks ago to look for job, after two years living in Louisville, Kentucky. […]
Wordless Wednesday – Terrorists vs Bed Bugs – The Bed Bugs Are Winning
Politicians and the Mainstream Media (and that includes you, Fox) are so fixated on terrorists and the Cultural Institute (aka Mosque) in Downtown New York. But you know what New Yorkers are fixated on and afraid of: Bed Bugs. Bed Bugs have infested retailers like Victoria Secret, Abercrombie and Fitch, movie theaters and multitudes of […]
Mashable Round Up – This week’s Fun Reads
Check out this weeks fun reads Fashion Finds Winter is practically upon us and that means hats and boots need to be bought. Looking for cute hats from the practical to the whimsical and the best UGG boots for infants and kids. (momfinds.com) Parenting How To (aka Doing our Best) 9 Effective Displine Strategies For […]
Therapy Thursday – The Morning Routine
Sorry for the psych out and the runaround. I am having technical difficulties with my blog and videos/you tube uploading. My latest installment of Therapy Thursday on NYC Single Mom’s morning routine is pretty funny. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjnNlO3WLXU
