So the holidays are officially upon us- and while there are tons of women who love hosting shindigs at their homes-- I am not one of those women. Rather- I am that woman who LOVES to be invited to your party and will roll up my sleeves and help you clean up ( after I drink your wine and eat your goodies). And of course I will NEVER show up to a party empty-handed which is why I am sharing a few … [Read more...]
Get your Ticket to The Louie’s Legacy #BlueGala and Help Rescue Homeless Furbabies #AdoptDontShop
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. ~ Gandhi It is hard to put into words the tireless efforts Louie's Legacy does simply because they believe animals deserve the same kindness and love as the rest of us. My ShihTzu Lazer was rescued almost five years ago, alone and scared in a Brooklyn shelter, sick and full of physical and mental … [Read more...]
Street Style Looks for Teens Styled By Madison (aka How to STYLE a Sweater!)
I'm a woo-woo girl. My daughter is not. What do I mean by woo-woo? I get overly excited about things, my daughter does not. And I've found this is THE HARDEST PART of parenting. Realizing that your child is her own unique individual person and accepting that she is not and will never be, EXACTLY what you want her to be. I know that sounds completely egotistical- as though I had a child and … [Read more...]
The Sunday Swoon: A Citizen Watch is The Only Accessory This Multi-Tasking Mama Needs! Win a $350 Citizen Sunrise Watch from The Staten Island Family
Congrats to our winner Elaine! I have about 15 watches in my jewelry box. NONE OF THEM WORK. Why you ask? Their batteries are dead and I am just too darn lazy to go through the tasks of getting them replaced. It is easier to pretend they are not there. I know what you are thinking- who needs a watch anymore- now that we all have our smart phones. And here is my response; we still need our … [Read more...]
The Sunday Swoon: Holiday Essentials for Kids
So it's true we are Jewish, which means we don't have a tree, we don't have a Santa and as a lover and NOT a competitor I am not that mom who is trying to create a Chanukah-like Christmas for my kids. Sure singing carols and trimming a tree would be fun- but I really feel like it is important as a parent to model behavior for my kids that I hope they will emulate for their future kids. What is … [Read more...]