Holidays — I’m not ready and it’s not MY fault

There are a few people I blame for my stress. Want to know who's fault it is?

14 Tips for Being a Good Guest

Spending Thanksgiving with friends or relatives? Here are a few things to remember…so they invite you back. Arrive when you say you will arrive. Don’t show up earlier.  Bring a gift to say “thank you” when you arrive. Remember that your hostess is not a tour guide or babysitter. If you want to see the […]

Apple Picking & Wine Tasting

Apple Picking with a side of Wine Apple picking was always something I looked forward to with the kids.  But this year, I’m turning it into a date with my hubby…with wine. Apple Picking Itinerary for Adults: Morning: Take a drive out to Warwick, NY and enjoy the beautiful scenic view of the changing leaves. […]

Hey Dads, Here’s a Tip for Better Sex.

I volunteered to be class parent–which everyone calls “class mom” even though it is a gender non-specific position. The coordinators kindly sent me a list of the kids in my daughter’s class with emails in an excel spreadsheet, which is hugely helpful. The school has access to father’s emails as well as moms, but only mothers are […]

Why My Husband is a Better Dance Mom than Me

This past weekend was my daughter’s dance recital. She was in three out of four shows, and some kids were in all four, performing in as many as ten numbers. That’s a lot of dancing. Confession: I am the world’s worst dance mom. It takes me by surprise every year, and inevitably I find myself racing to the […]

Should You Tell Your Kids to Drink Responsibly?

Prom season is almost upon us. What can be done about the dangers of teenage drinking?

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

Try our Skinny Coconut Margarita This Weekend! It happens every year: Mother’s Day creeps up on me! If you can, shop locally first; I’m always surprised by what I find. But if the special mothers in your life are out of town, at this point, you need expedited delivery or something you can email. Here are a few gifts that […]

Mother’s Day Flowers Tip

What do I want for Mother’s Day? Well, besides a day off and a clean, clutter-free house, flowers would be nice.Who doesn’t love getting flowers? But I love them more when they come ready to put on the table in a vase. Kings and Whole Foods do a great job of making arrangements at any […]