My Mom and Her Mom Survived it…But Will I?

My mom survived it. Her mom survived it. Her mother before her survived it. And so on, but still, I can’t imagine losing my mom. Life without her seems truly unimaginable. I know it’s part of life, something we all have to endure, yet it seems completely unnatural to lose your mother. To say I […]

Is 50 the New 40?

I would have to say “Yes, indeed it is!” I am not saying this because I am about to approach the (gasp) half a century mark, I am saying this because I am surrounded by healthy, intelligent, beautiful women that have redefined the boundaries of turning fifty. Thanks to these ladies, fifty is no longer […]

Bonding From Distance: A Grandparent’s Perspective

Long distance relationships are challenging for adults, so how can children develop strong bonds with Grandparents they only see a few times a year?

College Tour Road Trips

By visiting different colleges, your child will be able to see what he likes and doesn't like and may be able to rule out some colleges that are farther away. When you have a tentative itinerary, you and your child can begin calling colleges to schedule the visits. Plan your visits with places to stay and eat in mind. Here are some guides to follow.

We Don’t Want to Leave RVC!

The other night my beau and I attended a surprise birthday party for one of my oldest and dearest friends from high school. I was very much looking forward to this event and was grateful to have a young, handsome man on my arm. The thing is, we have been Rockville Centre residents for the […]

I Would Be Selfish If I Didn’t Share This ….

As we get older we need, well, all the help we can get. Call it vanity, call it sanity, truth be told it is just NOT easy getting older. I discovered this awesome FREE app titled “Airbrush” – and it has changed the way I see myself – ha! literally! The benefits are many. The […]

They Might Be 12.5% Irish Most Days, but Today, They’re 100%!

In this beautiful, mixed-up and lately rather angry world we live in, it’s nice to know that we’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day…even if every other day my kids are only 12.5%. Why is it that so many people claim to be Irish? It’s like a clique we all want to be part of. […]

Why I Said “Yes” When They Asked Me to Be Our School HSA President

When I got the phone call, I definitely felt a little dread in my stomach. I knew why they were calling. They’re going to ask me to be the HSA (Home and School president–what we called the PTA growing up.)  It’s one of those things that a part of you wants to do…another part fears it […]