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Get your Ticket to The Louie’s Legacy #BlueGala and Help Rescue Homeless Furbabies #AdoptDontShop

November 8, 2016 by Melissa Chapman 14 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Family Fun, Featured, Motherhood Musings Tagged With: Animal rescue groups, Hunks & Hounds, Louie's Legacy, Melissa Chapman, Pet adoption, raising money for rescue animals, Saving shelter animals, Shelter animals, Staten Island Animal rescue, The Blue Gala, The Sunday Swoon

Street Style Looks for Teens Styled By Madison (aka How to STYLE a Sweater!)

March 3, 2015 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Fashion and Beauty, Featured, Kid Gear, Parenting Tips Tagged With: How to STYLE a Sweater, Motherhood Musings, Street Style Looks for teens, Styled By Madison, The Sunday Swoon

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

January 18, 2015 by Melissa Chapman 61 Comments

win this Stunning, stylish and daring - CITIZEN L® introduces an iconic timepiece made especially for women. With an elegant white Mother-of-Pearl dial and sapphire crystal, the Sunrise series sets the standard for timeless women's fashion. In a reverse two-tone stainless steel case and bracelet from Thestatenislandfamily.com

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...]

Filed Under: Fashion and Beauty, Featured Tagged With: Citizen Sunrise Watch, Essential Fashion Accessories, The Sunday Swoon

The Sunday Swoon: Holiday Essentials for Kids

December 7, 2014 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Featured, Kid Gear Tagged With: Holiday Essentials for Kids, The Sunday Swoon

Six Fangtastic and Free Halloween Phone Apps #TheSundaySwoon

October 5, 2014 by Melissa Chapman 1 Comment

The spookiest holiday of the year is approaching, so what better way to celebrate then by summoning a few creepy Halloween apps that will make you howl, scream and laugh. If you’re looking to get into the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve, then check out these six fun and frightening apps for iPhone and Android devices and tablets, and the best part, they are ALL FREE and TOTALLY Swoonworthy! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Fun, Featured, Kid Gear Tagged With: Free Halloween Fun, Six Fangtastic and Free Halloween Phone Apps, The Staten Island Family reviews, The Sunday Swoon

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