When I was in my twenties, I lived with two roommates in a massive house on top of Mount Washington in Pittsburgh. We had an open door policy – it was always open. And there was always people there. I loved that on a random Tuesday night friends would just stop by to have a smoke on the front porch – and we would all sit up for hours laughing… Keep Reading
As organized and prepped as I am in work – I am always a last minute gifter. Hence me writing this article ON Thanksgiving as the turkey is cooking in the oven so you’ll have it in time for Black Friday deals kicking in tonight. In fact, I am really a bad gifter. I never know what to get anyone, including myself. We live in a time where everything is… Keep Reading
Who doesn’t love the holidays as a kid. You look back and remember magical moments, twinkling lights and tons and tons of food. There was never a shortage of food. I still remember the food. We weren’t your “let’s sit down and eat” kind of family, it was more of a wild messy and chaotic pot luck. There were always tons of people in and out visiting all day, and… Keep Reading
Once the chill hits the hair, I am renown for doning hats. In fact, my array of headwear might rival some ladie’s shoe closets. Being outside more than inside in the winter (I mean, have you walked outside in NYC lately?) means you need something to keep cool and LOOK cool. Apparently, this season it is something we used to refer to on the farm as tossle caps. But of… Keep Reading
There is nothing to cheer you up during the cold, sad days of winter (especially THIS winter) quite like a Broadway show. Especially when it’s the award-winning show Kinky Boots. It’s perfect for ladies, gentlemen, and “those who are yet to make up their minds.” You’ve probably heard of it on Broadway, but haven’t made it to getting tickets yet. Listen, if you don’t see this show before it’s gone,… Keep Reading
Holiday cards are always a PITA. Let’s be honest. You have to get kids to smile, actually get a great shot, order the cards…. sigh. So to us, it’s worth it to work with a photographer that knows how to really get that shot you’ve always wished for. And trust me when I say… Lindsay is the kid whisperer. She can literally make a model out of even the crankiest child,… Keep Reading
This year it’s all about making life easier. The basics we seem to ignore sometimes, going for items that are way more over-the-top than we need. Maybe I’ve just been watching a lot of episodes of Tiny Houses on HGTV, but it’s reminded why I love living in NYC – we live more for the moments than all the “stuff.” Here a few items that we’ve seem to be able… Keep Reading
I still remember how much I looked forward to the used bookstore days with gram. Once a month we would pack up our books and take them into town to Amy’s Books to exchange them for credits for new books to read. Gram was an avid romance novel reader while I loved mysteries like Nancy Drew. I loved to walk down the aisles touching all the weathered covered and dog-eared pages…. Keep Reading
Kids grow so fast, and while we try to drag out the holidays as long as we can, it will be January before we know it and we will be covered in feet of snow missing our festive décor and trees. Being a single mom, I only get Max every OTHER year now, and that makes them even more special – and gives us reason to want to “preserve” them…. Keep Reading
I know all too well how much work holiday cookies can be. They always sound like a lot of fun, but then, UGH – you realize that you have to duplicate that one batch a few more times. And roll the dough. And cut. And not burn. Sometimes this can just be overwhelming for the novice baker who attempts it once a year. I’ve had a lot of people ask… Keep Reading
