I participated in a Blog Blast on behalf of Mom Central for Urbini. I received information from Urbini to facilitate my post as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I always wanted to be an international journalist. After I completed my Masters, I almost jetted off to Africa for a three-month stint in Cape Town to cover children soldiers of the Congo. True story. I… Keep Reading
A few weeks ago one of my New York mom friends asked me if I would be interested in turning some of Maximo’s artwork into real-life stuffed animals. HOW FREAKING COOL IS THAT? Since Max really only takes the moderist approach to scribble all over my white leather office chair with pens, I figured he might still be a bit young, and instead reached out to Claudio’s cousin, Ana… Keep Reading
Way back many many years ago when Maximo was first born, I read a few articles about cancer-causing agents in top brand shampoos like Johnson and Johnson. They “claimed” they were going to remove them (in up to five years), but who really wants to take their chances on a newborn? Well, in the last couple of years I have done some research, and while I am not perfect, I try… Keep Reading
Seriously – it is just me, or is everyone just over-booked and busy these days? I remember always having something on the books, but lately I feel like it’s go go go. It took a rainy day at home to finally take the day to enjoy my favorite pastime – cooking! Yeah yeah, before you make some comment about how domesticated I’ve become… realize that I’ve always LOVED to cook…. Keep Reading
One of my favorite things about summer in the city are the many free outdoor movie series that take place in parks all across the city. I’ve picked my favorites for kids, but you can click here for a full list of movies near you. (Believe us, they’re all pretty awesome and worth a visit!) Manhattan South Street SeaPort SEE/CHANGE Summer Series We couldn’t be more impressed by the amount of… Keep Reading
I had the privilege of attending the Ford Trends Conference in Detroit last week, and I must say – more companies should hold them. There is always this disconnect between brands and consumers: they don’t understand what women need, parents want, or why people aren’t “liking” their well thought-out Facebook posts. Instead, Ford brings the consumer to them. Opens up their world of automotive, providing a glimpse into the reality… Keep Reading
“I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Genworth. I attended a live event and received a promotional item to thank me for participating.” None of us want to admit that we’re getting older. At 33 I see a lot more babies and weddings instead of drunken selfies on my Facebook feed. The scary fact? 65 is considered the age of retirement… Keep Reading
Confession: Maximo will be two years old next month and he has never worn sunglasses. Maybe it’s the fact that they aren’t very fashionable for kids, or the fact that as a toddler he’ll just take them and toss into the dirty streets of New York making it yet one more thing I just have to carry and disinfect. **Shutter** However, after being invited and attending a webinar from The… Keep Reading
We love the West Village, and newbie Teich Toys gives us just one more reason to visit. Allison Teich McGown and JJ McGowan, the husband and wife team behind Teich Design, a men and women’s fashion retail boutique, have expanded their business to include a new circus-themed toy store for kids ages newborn to 12. Toys for the Kid In All of Us As the mom of a three-year-old, Allison knew… Keep Reading
“I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf ofMom Central Consulting for Isis Wallet. I received a promotional item to facilitate my review.” If there is one thing I have perfected as a mom in NYC, it’s carrying the least amount of things possible. I have researched and found the lightest stroller for hauling up and down the subway (UppaBaby G-Lite if you’re wondering), how to pack the minimalist diaper… Keep Reading
