As you get older, ideas and things change. I know, shocker. But Jay-Z said it best in his 30-something song – the way you look at life just evolves. Such as, in my twenties I was bartending and out till 4am every night, and now I am a mom who wants to run a marathon. At 34, I’m pretty much in the best shape I’ve been in since I was… Keep Reading
Growing up on a dairy farm myself, I can appreciate the hard work and perseverance that Stew Leonard’s has shown over the years. When Stew Sr. moved to CT and started delivering milk on his own in 1921 with his farm Clover Farms Dairy, he didn’t realize it would turn into one of the world’s favorite farm-to-take grocery stores. And for good reason – cause even today, it’s a little… Keep Reading
The trick to enjoying working out is finding the one thing that you love to do. I know – you probably just rolled your eyes at me – but it’s true. If you force yourself to go running when you absolutely hate running, you aren’t going to get anywhere but frustrated and full of resentment. Luckily here in NYC, there is every type of workout/exercise imaginable. I’ve even hung upside… Keep Reading
Farm life. Man it was good. As I get older, I remember more and more of the things I used to do with my gram: grow our own veggies and flower gardens, bake real cookies and not worry about calories, enjoy fresh, raw milk from the cow and trade up for eggs with our Amish neighbors. One of the things I forgot was how my gram would can pretty much… Keep Reading
Last week we were having breakfast on the beach in the Caribbean at a little joint called Hemmingway’s. Hot coffee, fresh coconuts and scrambled eggs. One thing didn’t miss my eye. As far away from civilization that we were, there it was – like a little piece of home. The mini Heinz ketchup bottle. You might not think twice about your ketchup – but I’m a native Pittsburgher – where… Keep Reading
When was the last time you went somewhere and didn’t take any photos, any videos – and just lived in the moment. You just took the chance on banking on your memory to remind you of the sacred pieces of time you would never want to forget. This is what I did in June. Okay, so I took SOME photos. But there are a few trips you didn’t even know… Keep Reading
I learned to swim when I was about 4 or 5 years old. The memory is burned into my memory like a branding stick to a steer. It was at Thiel College’s indoor pool and I was there with my aunt. They told me to jump into the water and she would catch me. She didn’t. I went under. Obviously I came up. I think I still hold a wee… Keep Reading
“I participated in a In-Home Party Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Weight Watchers Sweet Baked Goods. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” AHHH it’s bikini season – or for a lot of us moms – last minute dieting seasoning to try and squeeze into something that doesn’t make us look like whales. As I… Keep Reading
How many times do you look forward to a vacation – and then think – I have to pack for everyone, travel on a plane, train or automobile with cranky kids and THEN squeeze into a bathing suit? Before you know it – traveling doesn’t sound so fun anymore. Travel and vacation is supposed to be relaxing – taking a break from the everyday elements that cause us stress, agony and… Keep Reading
Yes, we have a lot on our plates as moms, but there are ways that we can be happier—and not so stressed. From toning down the yelling (c’mon, you know you do it!) to shrugging off the mom guilt, follow my ten steps and prepare to smile more. 1. Say no We have to start learning to say no more. Remember that Jim Carrey movie where he said yes to… Keep Reading
