Every mom deserves some time off. Especially these days. I remember feeling extremely guilty to leave Max when he was little, but finally, I noticed that having time away is good for us. It’s like they say on planes – you can’t save anyone unless you put your mask on first. So as a word of advice, I tell all moms out there reading this – TAKE THE VACATION. Even… Keep Reading
We’re all exhausted from technology at this point. Burnout is a real thing. But I saw it coming months ago and thought – I don’t want to look back a year from (when COVID hit) and think, wow that was a dark time. I didn’t want to give up and let it win. Luckily for us, we were quarantined in Pennsylvania, with a broken arm however, so we had access… Keep Reading
There are two proven aspects of life that will give you gray hairs fast and furiously – kids and the presidency. 2020 graciously has been filled with both of those in heavy doses. So it’s no wonder so many of us are looking in the mirror and seeing, well LESS color. To be honest, I’ve been one of those lucky souls who started getting single slivers of gray from a… Keep Reading
There’s no need to repeat it again, but why not? 2020 is THAT year. A strange year. But alas, here we are only a few days away from 2021 and the countdown is on. But to get there – we’re going to have to go through flu season, in the cold, in NYC. The days are long my friends. So, we’re been prepping for it. While I am trying to… Keep Reading
It’s definitely a weird year and Halloween is only about to make it get weirder. But tis the season – so over here, we’re saying embrace it and let the creepiness take over. While it won’t be trick or treating most likely, it just opens up new doors to get creative as a family. And we’ve done our part with Halloweens past, including Maxs’ Halloween birthday party in July a… Keep Reading
This post was sponsored by Art of Green® and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I can’t really say where my, shall we call it “passion” for cleaning came from. Maybe it was watching my gram scrub the floors on her hands and knees on the farm or watching my mom constantly make sure everything was orderly, and in the way she wanted it. Regardless, I grew… Keep Reading
Maybe it’s just that I am approaching 40, or the fact that we’re in a pandemic, but my medicine cabinet and morning routine of taking supplements borderlines on a 90-year olds. It’s not blood pressure pills and cholesterol, but herbs, immune support, minerals, vitamins and more. Being plant-based, I take B-12 supplements on top of other vitamins (cause age and pandemic!) that help my immune system stay ready to fight… Keep Reading
If you haven’t been upstate NY, you’re missing out. I’ve always said, some of the most beautiful places in the world exist right here in the good ol U S of A. And while I’ve seen a lot of it, New York is one state I am happy to call home. We have all four seasons. We have the biggest, best city in the world, oceanfront, Broadway AND – saving… Keep Reading
It’s funny how things always come back around. As they say, history repeats itself. Such as elderberry. I remember when these were just considered weeds on the farm – now they’re a superfruit! Luckily I’ve stuck to my roots and have been taking Elderberry daily for years (and also contribute it to why I rarely get sick!). I believe a lot of the things you eat have the potential to… Keep Reading
There are a lot of what-ifs going on during the pandemic of 2020 – I am sure you don’t need to be reminded. But one thing I have noticed as a trend is that – everyone is trying their best to navigate the unknown. From school to work to “getting outside,” there’s been a lot of decision making to be had. Especially for birthdays. Honestly, I am glad we didn’t… Keep Reading
