Kids Club 13 members rock out at the Noguchi museum this Sunday, July 11 with Bendaroos art, a musical performance, Explorers challenge and much more. Admission is free for members only as is participation in Kids Club 13 activities. Not a member, join before you go. Location: Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Road b/w Vernon Blvd. and 10th Street, […]
2010 Summer Songs – I am so clueless
My latest vlog on this summer’s big songs. Click here if you want to read about the artist and their big hit.
Shelter Porn for your Viewing Pleasure
Take a few minutes and head to apartment therapy (one of my favorite sites) and luxuriate in the Richard Branson’s retreats that us mere mortals can rent out for our next vacation. No, seriously take a few minutes to dream because if I ever win the lottery, number one on my list is take my […]
Happy 4th of July and a American Flag Recipe
Happy 4th of July. I hope that you enjoy the day with family and friends. We are headed out of town for the day to visit a friend. Thank goodness she has a pool because given that it’s going to hit close to 100 degrees today and it will keep my daughter occupied since they […]
Keeping Up with Early Tech Adopters
Originally posted on NYC Mom Blogs April 12, 2010 This month is my daughter’s seventh birthday. For the last year and a half, she has been begging for a Nintendo DS. And why is that? Because literally, everyone in her peer group has one, so she, of course has to have one. Personally, I don’t […]
Wordless Wednesday – Hanging with my Godmother
Last weekend, a group of us went to dinner at Buon Gusto on the upper east side. I go back and forth between going it alone or bringing my daughter since it ends up way past her bedtime. I decided to bring her along and she was fabulous, behaviour wise, eating her dinner wise and […]
My First Vlog – And Don’t Laugh
I have been wanting to do a vlog for over a year. Don’t laugh or snicker, it’s not easy. I hope I get better at this. It is my goal to do a vlog everyday. At some point, I hope I actually have something to say so if you want to have a chuckle, this […]
Makeover Intervention Needed NOW
Originally posted on NYC Moms blog June 8, 2010 After I was laid off last year and given the rather sad job market, I decided to start a blog to enhance my social media skills which was a gap on my resume. Who knew, I would end up enjoying writing about my crazy life raising […]
Thank You Kiki Shaffer of the 14th Street Y
Yesterday, there was a story in the New York Times about Kiki Shaffer, the director of the 14th Street Y’s Parenting, Family and Early Childhood Center. I am so happy that Kiki is getting recognition because her mommy and me class was such a godsend to me when I first adopted my daughter. After I […]
Birthday Party Surprise
Over the years, my friends and I have been taking each other out to celebrate our respective birthdays. This year, my choice was Jeans-George on Central Park West (last year my choice was Picholine.) Given the economic times, instead of dinner, we decided that we do lunch as it would be a little less costly […]
