There’s been some great dialogue taking place here on the blog and on my Facebook pages about how food allergies are affecting our lives, and the lives of our children,as part of Food Allergy Awareness Week. And today, I wanted to share with you a book that was recently brought to my attention, when a … Continue reading »
The Big Reveal: Glow in the Dark Fun with Disney Paint
This is a sponsored post. It’s official – we are seeing stars! After much planning, prepping and a wonderful little party to celebrate our hard work, my son’s room has a new addition out of this galaxy – his very own constellation of Glow in the Dark stars, thanks to Disney Paint! In my previous … Continue reading »
From the Expert: Oh, the Places We Will Go (this summer in NYC)!
Reblogged from The Mommy Nearest Blog: By Lisa Pisano, Creator & Editorial Director, mom a la mode, Follow Lisa on Twitter @momalamode and like her on Facebook here It’s already mid-May and if you’re anything like me, you are starting to get a handle on your summer. Whether you’ve planned a vacation already or are in the process of … Continue reading »
Open, Sesame (Allergy)
It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week, and I’d like to start a dialogue with my readers about the food allergies facing them and their families through this post. My own food allergy awareness was formed back in 2007 when I was working at The Institute of Culinary Education as their PR Manager. One of my first … Continue reading »
Happy Mother’s Day!
For Mother’s Day, I wanted to share a photo of my mama and me that has a special meaning. This photo was taken back in 2005 in front of the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC, right after New York Women in Communications Matrix Awards Luncheon. I was awarded a scholarship for grad school by New York Women … Continue reading »
Sunday Morning Swap: Little Swappies
One part of my work as a blogger that I truly enjoy is having the opportunity to try something new, or explore an otherwise unchartered experience. Meaning, something that I would probably not do otherwise. And then of course, the best part is to share this info with YOU so we can all learn and … Continue reading »
Getting the Kids into the City: A Suburban Parent’s Guide to Journeying Across The River
As a follow-up to many recent posts about taking on the big city with my little dude, I thought it might be helpful to share how exactly we make our treks happen. Alas, if you are looking for some tips on how to make it across the Hudson — with one child or more — … Continue reading »
From the Expert: Burgers in the Big Apple
Reblogged from The Mommy Nearest Blog: By Lisa Pisano, Creator & Editorial Director, mom a la mode, Follow Lisa on Twitter @momalamode and like her on Facebook here I sometimes think that Manhattan’s popular moniker, “The Big Apple” could easily be changed to “The Big Burger” due to how many amazing burger places there are throughout the city. And … Continue reading »
May is National Burger Month. Rejoice!
May is one of my favorite months for so many reasons — the warm weather, the celebration of Mother’s Day, the tease of summer and of course, my wedding anniversary. And as if the month of May can’t get ANY better, it does — it’s National Burger Month!! To commemorate this juicy distinction, I’ll be … Continue reading »
DIY-ing with Disney Paint: Let’s Get This Project Glowing!
[This is a sponsored post.] Mom a la mode completed one of her very first DIY Home projects. And actually enjoyed it. Did you feel the tectonic shift in the Earth?? Those who know me well know that “crafting” and “DIY-ing” are hardly my fortes. This mama can whip up dinner with whatever’s in her … Continue reading »