I bet you are wondering how we celebrate Halloween. Back when my daughter was in pre-school (ahhh, wistful stare out the window), the school took the kids out to businesses in the neighborhood. There is nothing like a pack of pre-schoolers dressed in cute costumes to get a smile from jaded New Yorkers. Now, we […]
Therapy Thursday – The First Session
Finding a therapist is not as easy it seems. This is New York City, famous for it’s therapists, if you believe all the movies you see. But after asking around and not getting any recommendations for a therapist, I decided to see if my insurance paid for therapists and hurray for me, they do. Too […]
NYC Single Mom Quotes – Cliches are a Flying
What happened to me? When did I become a mother using tired old cliche examples from my childhood? Come on, I am supposed to be so much more advanced in my parenting thinking than my parents. I have watched enough Nanny 911, Super Nanny, Dr. Phil, Oprah and read articles and books to be the […]
Wordless Wednesday – Apple Picking
Last weekend, we took advantage of the beautiful fall weather and headed out to Wilkins Farm in Yorktown Heights, New York for some apple picking. Note to self, go earlier. Of course, I now have a bushel of apples to deal with. Fair warning. Apple recipes postings are a coming. P.S. Pictured is my […]
Parent Teacher Conference Follow Up – Link to Great Article
Thanks to one of my readers Natalia D. for this helpful link from Parenthood.com on getting ready for my Parent -Teacher Conference next week. A lot of information and follow up, I did not think of do next like engaging my daughter before and after the conference. Good stuff. Parenting is hard work, isn’t it? […]
Parent Teacher Conference Time Is Upon Us – Help
This week, the Hammer (aka Mrs. F) was patrolling outside the classroom door with a clipboard which to me means business. She told us that we needed to sign up for the Parent Teacher Conference. I have no idea why the school just springs this on you without any advance warning. All of sudden, you […]
Therapy Thursday – I admit it, I have a therapist
Yes, I have a Therapist. Once you put it out there, you can’t take it back, right? I have been wanting to post this for awhile but have been reluctant. Sure, I have tons of pictures of my daughter and me, exposing other parts of my life but a therapist expose, the horror. I think […]
Wordless Wednesday – Alcohol – Greatest Invention or Greatest Crutch
Don’t you love sayings you find at bars. I saw this at Milano’s on the lower east side and I could not resist. Sign says it all. Note: look closely at the author.
Remember Christmas Clubs – Old School Savings
For an unemployed person, I am the worst at keeping my spending down but I am continually working on it. With Christmas coming up, I am sure I will do what millions of other Americans will do, use plastic. Keep your judgements and comments to yourself (because I know you are right.) That said, while […]
Replacing the Hamster, The Zhu Zhu Pet
Zhu Zhu Pets are one of the hottest toys for Christmas this year. What the heck are Zhu Zhu Pets, you ask? They are mechanized and interactive hamsters. Doesn’t it seem like the perfect pet? No mess and no cleaning up the cages. I was thrilled when BSM Media sent a variety of Zhu Zhu […]
