Ten years ago, my mom, sister and drive to Philadelphia to meet my daughter for the first time. To say that I was nervous, she might have only been a few days old
Times Square Up Close
New Yorkers avoid Times Square for one simple reason, the crowds. I may live on an island with millions of people but it doesn’t mean I want to interact with them. The only reason I visit Times Square is either see to a Broadway play or screen a movie. This past weekend, I went to […]
The Call that Changed My Life Forever #Adoption
But it’s only Tuesday, … And so it began, a morning like so many before, staring wistfully out my window at the Statue of Liberty. I began to run through all the items on my to do list
Roundup of Spring Savings for Kids’ Clothing
It may be still snowing and cold in parts of the country but that doesn’t mean we can’t starting our spring/summer shopping for our kids. Here is rounded up of online deals for kids’ clothes, shoes and accessories to help outfit your kids dress for less this Spring. 1. Justice Get 40% off any order […]
Testing Madness – Wordless Wednesday LINKY
For the last few weeks and for the next few weeks, our lives are consumed with the upcoming English Language Art (ELA) and Common Core Math tests.
Disney Apps on Sale
Who doesn’t love a Disney classic? They are the stories that made us fall in love with Disney characters and faraway lands that will be in our imaginations forever. Don’t miss out as Disney apps are only sale from March 14th – March 18 for only $.99 cents each Dumbo Disney Classics (orig. […]
Turning Double Digits – Happy 10th Birthday
My daughter turns 10 today. It is such a cliché but wow, how time flies. It seemed like it was only yesterday that I picked her up from the adoption agency and all the many firsts of the last 10 years. It’s funny when you are new mom, you always wonder about your child’s personality […]
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil – Wordless Wednesday LINKY
I happened upon these statues uptown near 57th street. They were located in a passageway between 56th and 57th street. That’s what I love about walking around New York City, you never know where you will find out art. Unfortunately, I was in such a hurry, I forgot to find out who the artist is. […]
Would You Buy Your Daughter Sneakers called Daddy$ Money?
Yesterday, my daughter and I wandered into the Skechers store to check out some new spring shoes when I came upon their new line of shoe for girls called “Daddy’$ Money” which included shoes called Gimme Kisses and Gimme Wicked. I am not even sure if I am offended that they are promoting sexist […]
Drinks with a laid-off friend #PayItForward
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. – Epictetus When I was laid off during the financial debacle, it did not come as a surprise given I worked for big bank. Admittedly, I wasn’t happy to be unemployed or making no money, but mentally I […]
