I love window shopping on Fifth Avenue because the high-end stores really provide the best in creativity. This summer Gucci’s window display features these humongous bags made of recycled paper. Too cool!
Helping the Homeless – Dear Daughter
New York City is filled with a varied assortment of homeless, from the obviously drug addict/alcoholic types to the under thirties to mothers with and without children to the disabled and everything in between. That said, when one encounters a pan handler sitting or standing with a sign detailing their hard luck story, I like […]
What is it? Wordless Wednesday LINKY
What it is? I have no idea. I don’t even remember taking this photo. I have a feeling that my iPhone took it accidentally. I kept it because, I just loved the shadows of the lines and that I just can’t figure out where I took it or what it is. I keep hoping that […]
Ode To Our 3rd Grade Teacher
As my daughter advances through grade school, I have less access to the teacher (not that we had that much access before third grade.) This year, our 3rd grade teacher was new to the school and I did not have high hopes for her given she was “slapped” by the parents in the first week. […]
Are You Ready to Have the Period Talk?
Whether or not you’re ready, your daughter’s first period is coming. Have you had “The Talk” yet? Check out my latest Momversation video ” Have you had “The Talk“ yet? with one my favorite women Jessica Gottlieb of JessicaGottlieb.com, and new blogger/video friend, Tanis Miller of theredneckmommy.com — as they share their stories […]
“5 in 1” Red Cor-Ten Steel Sculpture – Wordless Wednesday LINKY
Walking around downtown New York City, you may miss Tony Rosenthal’s “5 in 1,”35 foot Cor-Ten Steel Sculpture installed at One Police Plaza unless it’s your intention to go to Police Plaza, That said, if you are walking by the courthouse or near the Brooklyn Bridge, you can see it from the street. Also, if […]
Dear Justin Bieber – Tween Gift Idea “Bottle Your Scent As a Perfume”
Last week, it seemed like Justin Bieber was everywhere in New York City making the media rounds to promote his new CD, “Believe” making appearances on The Today Show, The View and an autograph signing at J&R Electronics. And I can only thank the gods, that my daughter had no idea he was in town […]
Making the Sharks Swim Class – Dear Daughter
I admit that while you are in swim class, that I don’t always watch you.
NYC Single Mom is Now A U by Kotex Tween Mom Ambassador #KotexMom
How prepared are you to talk to your daughter about their period? For me, I am not but I KNOW that I need to do it soon because she is now nine years old.
Denying Hugs Leads to Tween Insecurities – Therapy Thursday
My daughter is a hugger, meaning that there are times during the day that she just wants to be hugged. It’s not when we leave in the morning or late at night that she insists on a hug. Her hug requests happen spontaneously during the day. Here is where a collective, “aahh, isn’t that sweet, […]