Valentine's Day is traditionally a romantic day for couples to celebrate, go out on a date, have a drink, buy flowers, and eat chocolate. Once you have kids, your Valentine's traditions may change- like my first Valentine's Day as a new mom. My husband and I decided to stay home and make a surf and turf dinner with steak and lobster while my little one sat next to us at the dinner table. It was the beginning of a new era of life for us and hasn't ...
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester January Events
In a few weeks I'll be sharing my family's visit to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester, but until then, I wanted to share some awesome promotions they have this month to kickoff the new year: January Homeschooler Day! (January 18) - If the yellow school bus is your own car, unlock your child’s creativity, brick by brick, and join us for Homeschooler Day. Our attraction is the ideal place for fun and education, offering hands-on learning ...
Comfort in my own skin
Whether your clothes are bulky for fall or lighter for summer, you are either comfortable in your skin or you're not. In the cooler seasons, I can hide my problem areas from three pregnancies under high rise jeans and long sweaters. I can even hide my love handles caused by too many bagels and donuts. But no matter what, I still feel self-conscious about areas that I am quick to hide. A friend told me how she heard of a simple procedure that can ...
A Magical Experience at One World Observatory This Christmas!
I love this time of year for so many reasons, but seeing family I haven't seen in a while is the biggest one of all. While I make it a point to see close family regularly, there are those who live too far away to see more than once or twice a year. There is nothing like Christmas in New York, especially when there is so much to see and do in your backyard! As my kids get older, they become more aware of how lucky they are to live in such a ...
Minecraft, Minecraft, Everywhere!
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free The Minecraft craze is going strong after a few years of it's introduction. I have to admit, my brain doesn't work in Minecraft ways, but my 7 year old has picked up Minecraft lingo very quickly and enjoys building her worlds and occupying her free time in the Minecraft world. Minecraft initially came out for ...
All you need is love, and coffee..
Coffee.. I really don't have to say more. Just the word invokes a sense of calm, or a feeling that you can conquer everything on your to do list before 1pm. It's the sweetest "pick me up" and the best way to catch up with a friend. It's something to look forward to each morning. I always remember a fresh pot of coffee brewing each morning in my parent's house, but I didn't know the importance of coffee until I was a parent myself. You can say I ...
Will Early Introduction of Certain Foods Prevent Allergies?
This post was sponsored by Aralyte. All opinions and experiences are my own and may differ from yours. Be sure to speak to your doctor before starting a new regimen. With so much attention and knowledge about food allergies, it's easy to become so wrapped up in fear for your kids that you are afraid to try new things. As a person with food allergies myself, I spent years in fear that something I eat may trigger a reaction. Although ...
Just don’t tell them I took a shortcut on Thanksgiving Day!
This post is in collaboration with Balance Your Plate and Stouffer’s. As part of the collaboration, I received product and incentives in exchange for participating in the program We are entering the holidays and thinking of meals that will not only appeal to everyone's tastebuds but also be easy to pull together can sometimes be a riddle. Since our first hosted Thanksgiving as a married couple, my husband knows that the weeks leading ...