Ever since Max was born, he’s slept by my side. Breastfeeding will do that to a mother. Who wants to get up every two hours during the night to walk into another bedroom? Plus, when Max was first born, we had a one-bedroom apartment in New York City, so his crib was always in our room. People give me the look when I tell them that I let my son sleep in… Keep Reading
So if you’ve been under a rock, or are just tuning in – I live in NYC. The city with the smallest available living space humanly possible. Then throw in a kid. Seriously, you think you have a lot of stuff? Get knocked up. The next worst part? Kids smell. And they’re messy. Thankfully we live in a building that has garbage shoots so we can toss our tiny little… Keep Reading
Listen I am FAR from a germ-a-phobe. I let Max eat dirt. As long as it’s DIRT and not NYC sludge. There is a difference. I try to prevent putting deadly germs in mouth. Plus, it’s cold/flu season, so let’s all do each other a favor and just remember to try and keep the germs at bay. We are already surrounded by rats, cockroaches, green toxic liquids dripping out of… Keep Reading
So a good friend of mine asked me if I would speak at her conference, The Mom Con, in November and I was so excited I didn’t think about what I was really committing to. Did moms really want to hear me speak? What the F do I really know that’s even worth listening to? I’ve been in the social media realm for a long time – way before your… Keep Reading
Yesterday we sat in Brooklyn and admired the Freedom Tower. I am sure every single New Yorker has as one point looked up at it and imagined seeing planes crashing right into it, even if they didn’t actually witness that moment 13 years ago. Just like sometimes when I have to go through the Lincoln Tunnel and it’s backed up, I get a little uneasy. So if you’re wondering –… Keep Reading
Being a mom is a love/hate relationship. I love love love being a mom, but lugging everything around this hot smelly city isn’t easy. Unless I want to spend the same amount in rent in cabs to lug Maximo everywhere – and what is the fun in that? No drunk bums on the sidewalk? No rats in the subway? What’s the point of living here then? So – I am… Keep Reading
One of the coolest things about being a kid in New York City is having a host of awesome playgrounds right in your backyard. Whether they’ve been created by famous designers or inspired by a nearby museum exhibit, many of our city’s playgrounds boast more than your average slides and swings. Here are ten nyc playgrounds to check out before the summer ends! 1. Ancient Playground in Central Park There are… Keep Reading
I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Florida Department of Citrus. I received promotional item to thank me for participating. NYC takes football seriously. Even in a city full of tons of activities, sports and teams, football shines through – much to my delight. Last week I had the chance to get into the football mood by tossing some balls, tailgating, and grilling… Keep Reading
I know I am that mom. The mom you hate because I watch from a distance. I let Max climb high ladders you cringe to watch, I let him weasel his way among the older kids for a chance to go down the big slide, and I don’t get mad when your son steals his toy car from his hands, or Max steals his. I know it bothers you, but… Keep Reading
I used to be an amazingly organized machine. At work, I was notoriously known as the efficient one. My bosses loved me, but many of the mom employees didn’t—most likely because they couldn’t keep up. Now that I’m a mom, I completely understand—things just don’t always go according to plan. Parenting is a constant adjustment, and it’s hard to stay organized and juggle multiple hats (or jobs!) at once. Here… Keep Reading
