Sleeping with Your Kids

When my kids were babies, I loved the feeling of that warm, little lump of a body resting heavily on my chest as they slept. Hearing their gentle breathing, inhaling their sweet baby smell is, to this day, one of my most comforting memories. I’d give anything to relive one of those moments. I looked […]

Get Outside this Summer with Beach Yoga, Tai Chi and Music Under the Stars

It’s amazing what being outside can do for you mentally and physically, so what are you waiting for?  Get outside!  You may be surprised to learn that almost everything you enjoy doing indoors can be done outdoors in the summer.  It just takes a little digging, but I’ve already taken care of that for you. […]

Oh, The Vanity!

     One day, many moons ago I was on a trip with my little sister to New Orleans. I thought since I was the “big” sister I would surprise her for her 18th birthday and take her to Mardi Gras.  That was the first mistake  – taking an 18 year old to an out […]

Fireworks ALL Summer Long!

Thanks to RVC’s Patch, I can share this info with you all – There are going to be some spectacular shows lined up. I am planning on catching more than one – The Long Beach show over the water is AMAZING!  I hope you can pencil a few dates in  too! Nassau County July 1 […]

July 4th Table Setting Ideas

Celebrate independence with red, white and blue table setting themes that embody the holiday.

10 Uses for Hairspray…Besides Getting 80s Hair

I rarely use hairspray, at least to the extent I did in the ’80s. But, I still have it in my bathroom. Here are 10 other uses for hairspray. 1. Stop nylon runs – a little hole can turn into a big run in a matter of seconds. Squirt some hairspray on the hole to stop […]