As if shopping in New York City wasn’t a hit to your wallet as is, the holidays really take it out on your bank account with their holiday markets and pop-ups. But let’s be honest – that’s why we live here and we love all these cool things only being a short cab or subway ride away. For this holiday season, there are three that should really be on your… Keep Reading
Because you can never really have enough holiday gift ideas. Or parties! At least I can’t because I am (1) the world’s worst gift giver and (2) never have time to research and get creative. So I depend on these lists. And I know you hear me out there – you depend on them, too! So after crashing the annual Momtrends Holiday Party (even after trail biking all day upstate… Keep Reading
I grew up on a farm – probably as country as one gets. I don’t think anyone in my family ever thought I would go city, and here I am breaking stigmas since 2010. The funny part is – if you don’t know me that well, you would never guess that I used to milk cows, drive tractors and own a few pair of cowboy boots, and love shopping for… Keep Reading
This is a sponsored #ad post by Meredith on behalf of Jif, New Balance, Munchkin, SwaddleMe and Visit Williamsburg – but seriously aren’t all these things awesome? All opinions are my own. How many times do you attempt a girls night out as a mom at the age of 36? I text my fellow mom friends at least once a week saying let’s have coffee, drinks or dinner, but each… Keep Reading
Disclaimer: We had the opportunity to preview Fun Mom Dinner in advance and attend a press event to meet the cast hosted by Momentum Pictures. You really have to love all the attention and empowering mom moments happening coast to coast these days. It seems that we’ve been going backwards – forgetting how to have fun, do anything for ourselves and that yes, we do make mistakes and it’s okay to… Keep Reading
Every year it gets worse and worse – the dreaded birthday planning for the kids. And as they get older, they have more opinions, want more things…. birthdays are so out of hand it’s almost like planning a wedding once a year six months in advance. Over it. This year, I am taking birthday’s back and celebrating – you guessed it – ME. BM (Before Maximo) I used to celebrate… Keep Reading
Being that Pittsburgh’s Stanley Cup winning hockey team is named after this cute water bird (or is it mammal?), we’ve always been big fans of penguins. Frankly who isn’t? April 25 is World Penguin Day – and while Pittsburgh doesn’t need any help with their PENS, the birds around the world could use our love to help keep them from extinction. Stonyfield YoKids is sponsoring the AZA SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction)… Keep Reading
Whoever still things working out is some lug in gym grunting or the never-ending stair climber obviously doesn’t live in NYC. Every week there is a new form of fitness popping up – and I’m always game to try it. From aerial yoga to booting popping with a live DJ to now surfing – yes SURFING – I can only imagine what’s next. Surprisingly, I never thought I would be… Keep Reading
I remember the first time I met Mike and Mike (yes, the FIRST time). These dudes really helped me fall in love with sports because they are real – dudes being doods. And basically, coming from Pittsburgh, that’s how we all talk to each other. Sports is part of your dinner conversations right after “how was work/school?” – “hey did you see that play last night by Geno?” And now they’re… Keep Reading
It’s time for a lot of B, people. Bikinis, butts, Boudreaux, booty, bounce, #breaktheinternet, BE BETTER. This is the year that you (yes, YOU!) will start to take better care of yourself. Not just having that green cold-pressed juice for lunch or trying the Whole30 diet – but actually CHANGING your lifestyle for the better. Making healthier and better habits will lead to lifelong change – right? *Yawn* I know… Keep Reading
