It’s Back to School Time and that means first day back jitters [ will our teacher be nice, will I still have friends, what will I wear, you name it us, moms have to be supportive and deal with our little ones concerns big and small. I thought why not rerun, the Moms Get Real […]
Stephen Colbert on a mailbox – Wordless Wednesday LINKY
Walking around Soho, I ran across this homage to Stphen Colbert, famed “conservative” talk show host of The Colbert Report on Wooster and Houston Street. The Colbert soup can is obviously inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic Campbell Soup can artwork. I noticed it immediately but it took me a moment to notice Stephen Colbert’s face […]
Ocean Beach, Fire Island – The Anti-Hamptons #FireIsland
Sex and the City and The Housewives of New York have featured the Hamptons but for some reason, Fire Island never get its just do. Not that I don’t like the Hamptons, but I much prefer Fire Island. Sure, there are big houses, celebrities and money but because cars are not allowed, there isn’t that […]
First Day of Kindergarten – 7 Tips to Avoid Tears and Reduce Separation Anxiety
Back to school is just around the corner. For many, it will be the first day of Kindergarten and will be somewhat of change from pre-school or day care. Although my daughter was in day care, I thought she would used to separating from me but I did not realize what a momentous occasion it […]
Fun with Friends at Picholine – Summer Photo Challenge
I love my life in New York City and of course, my daughter but if not for my best friends, it would be pretty dull and ordinary. Two of the women in photo I met at business school and we all ended up in New York, have seen some fun times(the Four Seasons for Wednesday […]
Astro Girl Arrives – Wordless Wednesday with LINKY
Growing up in Japan, anime characters Astro Boy and Astro Girl were very much a part of my youth. I was thrilled to see this Astro Girl perched in a church garden in the east village. Just kawaiii (cute) as the Japanese girls would say. Like this article? Subscribe to NYC Single Mom by Email […]
Don’t Get Involved Mom – Tween Advice
Helicopter mom is not a word I would describe myself. I hardly hover over my daughter even when she was toddler following her every move. That said, I do have a tendency to get involved in the little spats that happen on play dates. I am not sure if I just want to the other […]
Chocolate Covered Donuts Sweet Treats – Summer Photo Challenge
Joining this week’s Summer Photo Challenge hosted by two of my favorite sites projectalicia.com and liveandloveoutloud.com. This week’s theme is Summer Treats. My daughter loves donuts, who doesn’t right? Here she is daughter intensely enjoying her favorite, a chocolate covered donuts and don’t forget the sprinkles. No sprinkles, then forget it. The intensity, just fascinates […]
Summer Sandals – Fashion Friday
It’s been a scorcher of a summer which means I pretty much am wearing sandals every day. Here are my Fantastic Five Sandals for the Summer: 1. Reefs Ginger – My friend, J turned me on to Reefs a few years ago and they are my go to sandals for the summer. Comfortable, cushioned and […]
Playing Dominoes in Philadelphia
Your Move Board Game Art Park in Municipal Services Plaza, Philadelphia includes giant board game pieces like dominoes, chess, parcheesi, checker and monopoly pieces. You can see the scale of the dominoes with my daughter standing to next to it. Cool, right. Your move was created by artist Roger White. Like this article? Subscribe […]
