A lot of my friends are finally getting married and having kids. I knew I started the trend – of babies that is. I look back and remember just how many cards I was sending out when I was pregnant – baby shower cards, birth announcements, Baptism save-the-dates and even the first holiday card AND first birthday announcements. Did I mention writing out all those thank you cards? So I… Keep Reading
(It’s cold. You’re busy. We all need to eat. So what’s the best thing for dinner during the winter? Soup! And January just happens to be national soup month. Who is the MASTER of soup recipes? RIGHT HERE! Here are my 5 favorite easy healthy soup recipes to get you through this rigid month. (Plus a fun giveaway at the bottom!) 1. Tortellini Soup This is one of my favorite… Keep Reading
Just give in. It’s winter and you’re not going to really be keeping those resolutions through the year. It’s cold and you need something hearty. Combining two of my favorite things- carbs and bacon is not going to wreck your diet. Just eat everything in moderation. And trust me, after walking in after being outside in those frigid temps right now, you’re gonna be happy to sip on on this… Keep Reading
Toddler boy fashion is actually a lot of fun. Or, maybe that’s because I grew up as a tomboy myself? But hats, kicks, and overall “dressing down” is my specialty, so this sweatshirt from Masctots was highly welcomed – even though it reps LA, true street cred reps from coast to coast. (They DO have a full NY/Queens line as well – check them out!) Meanwhile, Max LOVES to wear… Keep Reading
New Year’s is almost upon us and yet another year, we’ll be setting resolutions. Since 2014 seemed to be a rough year full of negativity and heartache worldwide, I am going to try something new this year – making a resolution to help others instead of resolutions I know I won’t keep like not eating chocolate. Don’t think I’m getting totally sentimental on you – but really – little things… Keep Reading
With playoffs coming up, the buzz of championships is in the air. As a hardcore sports fan (alas, I do hail from Pittsburgh!), it also reminds me of how much I’ve already been preparing to be a parent by watching—and playing—sports for so many years. 1. You are the judge and the jury. It used to drive me crazy that there’s only one main referee in soccer—how can one person… Keep Reading
The Steelers are back in the Playoffs. It’s always a good way to kickoff 2015 or any year. Even though we’ve been in NYC for almost five years now, we (and I speak for Maximo as well) still bleed black and gold. Or is it yellow, now? We’re heading to Pittsburgh for the weekend, and ready to indulge is all the yinzer fun – that means overdosing on perogies and… Keep Reading
It was an accident. I doubt I would have actually attempted this on my own, but leave it to circumstance to show you when maybe you need a break. It started like this – I tried to install the new iOS system on my phone and it crashed. I had to completely wipe my phone and reinstall due to the crash. (Let this be a reminder to be backing up… Keep Reading
I realized that I make a lot of soups during the winter now that I’m finally putting them all together on my blog. But, soups are amazing – because they are so easily adaptable – throw whatever you have laying around into them. And the best part? They’re also always low in calories and high in protein and nutrients. Stuffed pepper soup has always been one of my favorites because… Keep Reading
NYC is extra special at the holidays because not only do we have to walk those 10 blocks against piercing icy snow, we’re dodging tourists who don’t mind the stinging cold slush beating down on them. As a local, we have our tips and secrets to beat the holiday crowds (and I can’t TELL you or they wouldn’t be secrets anymore!) But for the brave souls who really love extreme… Keep Reading
