Tips to Getting to the Top of the Empire State Building…Hastle-Free.

  For years, I’ve avoided the Empire State Building and other touristy places dreading the long lines. Don’t ask me why I didn’t know this before, but there is a “skip the lines” ticket that you can buy to go to the top. We bought it when friends came to visit and it was awesome; we had 5 kids […]

NYC Parade Traffic Info

If you’re planning on driving to the NYC Parade, beware of a boatload of street closures. Public transportation will be much easier. Below is a list of streets that will be closed: Vanderbilt Avenue between 43rd Street and 46th Street 43rd Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue 44th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th […]

Training Bras: Who the Hell Came Up with that Name?

I’ve been thinking about bras a lot lately. One, because I can’t remember the last time I went underwear shopping, but that’s a different article. Two, because I have 3 teen girls. Bras have come a long way, and there should be something for everyone. Still though, I’m having a hard time finding items for this […]

Another Snow Day? Here are 25+ Things to Keep You Busy!

Ok, so it’s March and we thought we were in the clear but here are with another snow day. So much for getting anything acommplished! Here are 25 things you can do–with or without the kids–today. 1. Plan your Next Vacation. After you come in from shoveling, close your eyes and picture yourself on a warm […]

Tips for Getting Rid of Puffy Eyes

Puffy Eyes? Me Too! What to do…I’ve never been a morning person, and firmly I believe the only social events happening before noon should be funerals. Morning has never been a good look for me, but this is becoming more and more of a problem the older I get. Between wrinkles, gravity and a seemingly […]

The Parkland Shooting: 5 Things You Can Do.

Since 2013, there have been nearly 300 school shootings in America. This week, Parkland students made a bod statement to the press, “We are going to be the last mass shooting.” They are taking action. They are planning two school walkouts and a trip to Tallahassee to have sit-downs with legislators in the state Capitol. They also are […]

Please Try to Be Very Quiet and Still

Read: 5 Things You Can Do to Make a Difference Like most of us, I cannot get the tragic events of last week’s mass school shooting off my mind. To be one of those families that lost a loved one is unfathomable. My 10 and 12 year old understood full well the horror of what happened. Both […]

Help! I Have Hideous Dry, Cracking Hands!

With cold and the flu going around, I am washing my hands constantly. As a result, they are dry and cracking! So our staff put together their favorite products to make our hands look good again! Moisturizing soap. Steal: Jergens Moisturizing Hand Wash comes in an almond cherry scent and lathers great for kids, $6.99. or Mountain Falls Moisturizing […]