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. […]
“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.
Disney’s Pixar Brave Movie Review
Disney’s Pixar Brave tells the story of strong-willed and impetuous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson) who insists on carving her own path in life and defies an age-old custom, turning to an eccentric old Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help.
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.
Chris Rock and Ben Stiller in Madagascar 3 Review – Hilariously Cute @DWAnimation
Madagascar 3 is the third chapter in the Madagascar series. Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty (Chris Rock), Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Melman (David Schwimmer) are still trying to make it back to New York’s Central Park Zoo from being stranded in Africa. They make it to Monte Carlo to find the Penguins so […]
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, […]
Disney’s Mary Poppins Review – A Fun and Delightful High Flying Musical @marypoppins
Disney’s Mary Poppins playing at the New Amsterdam Theater not only features the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time but also includes breathtaking dance numbers that is sure to elicit oohs and aahs from both adults and kids. Review: Disney’s Mary Poppins lives up to the hype and […]
Get Out of Your Sweat Pants – Why Friends Matters
Last week was not a particularly good week. Sometimes being a single mom just plain sucks and I would be lying if I said all is well but there are some days where I just don’t even want to get out of sweats. As it so happens, one of my very best friends called to […]
