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
5 reasons you will love Animal Crossing for Nintendo Switch
Believe it or not, Animal Crossing has actually been around for years and was just recently introduced to Nintendo Switch (and Switch Lite). There is really NOTHING you can’t do in this game and it’s always showing us new and fun things to do. So it’s for adults, too? Yes! It’s one of my favorite games to play with Max together. We have tents, we grow flowers, we explore nature… Keep Reading
Ulster County – Why You Need to be spending more time Upstate NY
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
Upswing Health is giving FREE access to certified athletic trainers right now – here’s how to assess your injury from home
This post was sponsored by Upswing Health as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Running is hard on you. All runners know this. It’s not a surprise, but we run because, well, we love it. Runner’s high is real. The combination of fresh air, mind-clearing and also getting exercise has become one of the most important parts… Keep Reading
Pico Mountain is that hidden gem you snow bunnies been looking for
Sometimes secrets should be kept – and I honestly wasn’t sure I wanted to give this one up. When you stumble upon something so incredible – you come to a crossroads. You want to keep them all to yourself because it’s so incredible, but they also deserve the recognition and to have the world know how incredible they are. And so, I give you my greatest find of 2020 –… Keep Reading
Pvolve yourself with this low-impact, high result method
Finding time to work out is no new feat. We can all talk until we’re blue in the face about finding time, valuing yourself – blah blah blah. I can throw all the statistics at you that I want, but unless you’re ready for it, you’re just not going to do it. But I have captured your attention and you’re reading this so… there is a good chance you are…. Keep Reading
The Reduced Fare Bike Share program is here, New York!
This post was sponsored by Healthfirst as part of an Integrated Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Today, it’s more common to hear people complain about something than post a selfie on Instagram. But Heathfirst is actually DOING something, not just talking. On Free Ride Day, there were 25,000 Citi Bike rides doled out, and those bikers covered more than 65,000 miles!… Keep Reading
Roasted Beet and Mushroom Ravioli “Perogies” for World Pasta Day
This is a sponsored post thanks to a partnership with Three Bridges. Thank you for supporting Football Food and Motherhood. It’s World Pasta Day, and a devoted carb lover like myself doesn’t let a day like today just fade away into the sunset. Instead, we do what any good Yinzer would do – we drown it in butter and onions. Normal pasta lovers think a normal pasta dish will cut… Keep Reading
The International Champions Cup is back in town for summer!
Growing up in Pittsburgh, we were always huge football fans. It wasn’t until Max was born and I lived in NYC that I learned what the real meaning behind “futbol” was. This sport was HUGE. Almost bigger than Steeler Nation. And with Maximo’s family being from two large soccer countries – Uruguay and Guatemala – this sport was quickly loved in the home. What isn’t there to love about soccer?… Keep Reading
You need a new outdoor hobby – here’s one for everyone
We may be New York City dwellers, but we are country boys and girls at heart. It’s funny that the older you get, the more you start to embrace your roots. Or maybe it’s just all the concrete, but we find ourselves hanging out in wide open fields, snowy mountains, large lakes and lush forests more and more. And so it says, being outdoors has TONS of benefits, and if you’ve… Keep Reading