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...]
Six Fangtastic and Free Halloween Phone Apps #TheSundaySwoon
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...]