Meet my husband, Mike (aka: The Hubs.) He’s been a great source of support and inspiration for a lot of my work on mom a la mode. When he expressed an interest in getting in on the “guest post” action, I thought it would be fun for you to get Dad A La Mode’s perspective […]
Archives for March 2013
AHead of the Accessories Trends with Dana-Bands
Now that Spring has officially sprung, it’s time to weed out those closets and dresser drawers and freshen up the ol’ wardrobe. One easy (and economical!) way to do so is by updating your accessories. And what gal doesn’t love some new baubles dangling from her ears, wrists or neck? But this season, why not […]
Behind the Scenes at petitePARADE/Vogue bambini NY Kids Fashion Week 2013
Early in my fashion career, I spent a good amount of time working on fashion shows and showroom events. You would be amazed as to how much work goes into making a 10- to 15-minute presentation look chic and completely effortless. To give you some perspective: Many weeks and many hours of physical and emotional […]
Mom a la Mode’s Pizza Margherita
Earlier this week, my Facebook Fan Page was all a flutter thanks to the many new folks who LIKED the mom a la mode page, propelling it over 400 LIKES. As a way to say THANKS, I hosted a virtual pizza party featuring this here homemade Pizza Margherita: I thought you might like the recipe so […]
Curious George Swings into Spring: DVD Release
The fine people at Universal Studios Home Entertainment must have heard that we’re big fans of Curious George in the mom a la mode household, because shortly after posting about Curious George at Liberty Science Center, I received an advanced copy of the spunky little monkey’s all-new movie, Curious George Swings into Spring. Am passing […]
Healthy Snacking with Brothers-All-Natural {Giveaway}
March is National Nutrition Month and I wanted to highlight my family’s go-to snack obsession from a brand called Brothers-All-Natural, based in Rochester, New York. This was one of those instances where I reached out directly to the company, because we’ve been enjoying their dried pear and dried apple pouches for nearly a year now. […]
{Wordless Wednesday} My Obsession with Pop Culture Manifested in a Single Tweet
Yes, that is Rachel Zoe tweeting me back……I Die….. Hey, while we’re on the topic, are you following me on Twitter? I have wayyy too much fun interacting with my favorite BRAVO-lebrities and fellow bloggers. Come and join the fun: http://www.twitter.com/momalamode oxox -mom a la mode
Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Kitchen: Reviewed by The Awesome Redhead
I’ve heard lots of buzz about Soul Kitchen, Jon Bon Jovi’s community restaurant based in Red Bank, New Jersey, and have been dying to go for several reasons: 1. I’ve been a Bon Jovi fan since I’m 7 years old. 2. The menu sounds amazing: American Regional fare featuring fresh, local ingredients that change seasonally. 3. It’s […]