This past weekend we were invited to head back to Pennsylvania to play in the snow at a resort that’s slipped my radar. You all know I am the biggest fan of spontaneous weekend adventures, so when I heard Woodloch Resort in the Poconos – I knew I had to check it out! The Moms, Denise and Melissa, planned the cutest little getaway with other NYC families we know so… Keep Reading
2015 has been a love/hate relationship in the last 30 days. Some really awesome things have happened and some really shi**y things have happened. And resolutions? Ha you know I don’t even TRY to create those. No one follows them and it’s a waste of time to try to create unrealistic goals you know you won’t meet. Instead of letting yourself down – stop trying to make the impossible happen… Keep Reading
Traveling with toddlers (or kids of any age) is a real science. You can’t just jump in a car and hope for the best. It takes a lot of strategic planning. Since I’ve been traveling to Pittsburgh and back from New York City about every other month since Max was born, I have a lot of tips and takeaways to help make the long distance car ride much more enjoyable… Keep Reading
Hi, my name is Stephanie and I am what they refer to as a “laid back mom.” A mom who sits back and lets their child explore the world on their own, only intervening when serious pain or damage will be inflicted to my son, another person or thing. You may think: “Hey, I’m a laid back mom too!” Good for you, but let’s talk about why it’s not always… Keep Reading
A lot of my friends are finally getting married and having kids. I knew I started the trend – of babies that is. I look back and remember just how many cards I was sending out when I was pregnant – baby shower cards, birth announcements, Baptism save-the-dates and even the first holiday card AND first birthday announcements. Did I mention writing out all those thank you cards? So I… Keep Reading
(It’s cold. You’re busy. We all need to eat. So what’s the best thing for dinner during the winter? Soup! And January just happens to be national soup month. Who is the MASTER of soup recipes? RIGHT HERE! Here are my 5 favorite easy healthy soup recipes to get you through this rigid month. (Plus a fun giveaway at the bottom!) 1. Tortellini Soup This is one of my favorite… Keep Reading
Just give in. It’s winter and you’re not going to really be keeping those resolutions through the year. It’s cold and you need something hearty. Combining two of my favorite things- carbs and bacon is not going to wreck your diet. Just eat everything in moderation. And trust me, after walking in after being outside in those frigid temps right now, you’re gonna be happy to sip on on this… Keep Reading
Toddler boy fashion is actually a lot of fun. Or, maybe that’s because I grew up as a tomboy myself? But hats, kicks, and overall “dressing down” is my specialty, so this sweatshirt from Masctots was highly welcomed – even though it reps LA, true street cred reps from coast to coast. (They DO have a full NY/Queens line as well – check them out!) Meanwhile, Max LOVES to wear… Keep Reading
New Year’s is almost upon us and yet another year, we’ll be setting resolutions. Since 2014 seemed to be a rough year full of negativity and heartache worldwide, I am going to try something new this year – making a resolution to help others instead of resolutions I know I won’t keep like not eating chocolate. Don’t think I’m getting totally sentimental on you – but really – little things… Keep Reading
With playoffs coming up, the buzz of championships is in the air. As a hardcore sports fan (alas, I do hail from Pittsburgh!), it also reminds me of how much I’ve already been preparing to be a parent by watching—and playing—sports for so many years. 1. You are the judge and the jury. It used to drive me crazy that there’s only one main referee in soccer—how can one person… Keep Reading
