*Halloween Movies and Manis = Perfect Way to Bond with Your Teen is a sponsored post* As the mom to a teen daughter I am always looking for ways to bond that won't seem like I'M TRYING TOO HARD. Because if I've learned anything about having a teenager it's that the BANE OF THEIR EXISTENCE is being given too much love or attention. The trick is to treat them like a casual acquaintance, not too … [Read more...]
My Son Created his Twisty The Clown Costume Thanks to Chuze and Party City
It is getting close to Halloween and our ten year old has been ITCHING to pick out his costume, which is always a very important decision because this is costume that is used not only for Halloween but for any other party situation that requires a costume and even if it doesn’t. The truth is my son does like to dress up in costumes so this is a very important decision that will be made. And try as … [Read more...]
10 Tricky, Tasty Tips for a Healthier Halloween
While you might have spent the past weekend perfecting costumes and stocking up on treats, Dietician Kimberly Gomer of the Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa is sharing 10 tips that will help families have a hauntingly healthy yet sinfully delicious Halloween. In other words--even though your little goblins will go wild for treats on October 31st that doesn't mean you [and your healthy diet] … [Read more...]
Halloween shopping in NYC with Duane Reade, CVS and Collective Bias
No matter what the state of world affairs, the crestfallen economy, whether you're a die-hard supporter of Obama or the Tea Party, or are a working vs. stay-at-home mom there is one common thread that unties families and it's called Halloween. This year I think we all could use a dose of unreality as our kids prepare to deck themselves out like ghoulish goblins and creepy emerald-faced witches, … [Read more...]