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Mother’s Day Indulgences Just for Mamas

May 1, 2020 by Melissa Chapman 16 Comments

Mother's Day Indulgences Just for Mamas

Mother's Day Indulgences Just for Mamas I'll admit it: I secretly wait for Mother's Day each year. Like other mothers, I love being a mom and wouldn't change my job for the world. OK, so I may reconsider this when my 15-year-old son is in the middle of a terrible teen outburst but only for a split second. Seriously, though, being a mother is one of the toughest gigs around. We moms work 24 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion and Beauty, Featured Tagged With: just for moms, Melissa Chapman, Mother's Day Induglences, the Staten Island Family

Tips for Moms to chuck their PERFECT List

May 6, 2018 by Melissa Chapman 23 Comments

Tips for Moms to chuck their PERFECT List

After all these years what I've learned is that being an imperfect parent is actually the greatest gift we can give our kids, and I'm happy to share some parenting pointers to help you and your kids resolve to be less perfect and more present! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Fun, Featured Tagged With: just for moms, Mommy musings, parenting, Pursue Your Passion

The greatest gift I can give my daughter is belief in #ThePowerofFriendship

October 10, 2017 by Melissa Chapman 17 Comments

This is a sponsored post written in partnership with Friendship Dairies®  As a mother I know my every move is being carefully recorded and dissected by my daughter; my mini-me, my living, breathing shadow. Whereas when she was younger, and more easily distracted by shiny objects; i.e. her attention could be diverted by a candy necklace or a new video, I wasn't as concerned that my every action … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Motherhood Musings Tagged With: Bonding with your kids, just for moms, Melissa Chapman, Mothers and daughters, parenting, raising kids, the Staten Island Family

A Conversation with The Two-Family House Author Lynda Cohen Loigman

March 8, 2016 by Melissa Chapman 6 Comments

After I devour a good book my first inclination is to call up the author and ask her all about her characters, her process and yes her inspiration. This is why  I am thrilled to be able to share A Conversation with author Lynda Cohen Loigman author of the gripping family drama The Two Family House which is available in all book stores today! It deals with family, relationships, secrets, gender … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Motherhood Musings Tagged With: Books worth reading, just for moms, The Two-Family House

We Are Kicking off the Holiday Season with a $100 GiftCard to BJ’s Wholesale Club ( and a Free Membership too!)

November 5, 2014 by Melissa Chapman 75 Comments

Congrats to our winner Jamie! If you read this blog on a regular basis- (if not, I hope you'll start now) you've been privy to my ever complaining rants..."I am so busy with the kids that I have no time for myself (meaning no time for manicures, I cant even remember the last time I actually had another live person polish and buff my nails) I am always rushing around like a chicken without a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Kid Gear, Motherhood Musings Tagged With: giveaways, Holiday Fun, Holiday Shopping, just for moms, Melissa Chapman, Products that will make your life easier, Products we love

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