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Archives for May 2013

From the Expert: When the Center Aisle Becomes the Main Attraction

May 31, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

From the Expert: When the Center Aisle Becomes the Main Attraction

{This is a sponsored post as part of the Mommy Expert program. All opinions expressed here are solely mine.}

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Things To Do

Smashburger: It’s a SMASH! {Giveaway Closed}

May 28, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 7 Comments

Smashburger: It’s a SMASH! {Giveaway Closed}

Hungry for more burger info?  As we watch the last few days of National Burger Month fade into June, what better way to say hello to summer than with a smashing burger giveaway?! I finally got myself – and my family – to Smashburger last week, after several years of eyeing the various locations around […]

Filed Under: Food, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Product Reviews & Giveaways Tagged With: burgers, Giveaway, Haagen Dazs, kid-friendly restaurants, national burger month, Northern NJ, Smashburger, Smashfries

Our Visit to Steak ‘n Shake

May 23, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 2 Comments

Our Visit to Steak ‘n Shake

In keeping with National Burger Month, Roc and I visited our local Steak ‘n Shake Signature located in Paramus Park Mall in Paramus, NJ.  I was semi-familiar with the concept and always equated the burger joint with the Midwest, but never actually ate at one. Steak ‘n Shake first opened in the Paramus location back […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Food, Kid & Family Friendly Tagged With: better burger, bill's bar and burger, BuCu, Dining out with kids, five guys, national burger month, organic beef, Paramus Park, shake shack, steak n shake

From the Expert: Let’s Go to FAO

May 22, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Fun at FAO! {This is a sponsored post as part of the Mommy Expert program. All opinions expressed here are solely mine.}

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Grappling With Food Allergies, Sensitivities and Nutritional Concerns? Read This Book…{Giveaway Closed}

May 17, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 2 Comments

Grappling With Food Allergies, Sensitivities and Nutritional Concerns? Read This Book…{Giveaway Closed}

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 […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Health & Well Being, Product Reviews & Giveaways Tagged With: Allergen and Score Guide, artificial dyes, Baby Nutrition, food allergies, food allergy awareness, food sensitivities, FoodFacts, hyperactivity, Stanley Rak

The Big Reveal: Glow in the Dark Fun with Disney Paint

May 16, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 5 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Home Tagged With: decorating ideas, Disney Paint, Galaxy, Glidden, Glow in Dark Paint, kids room, My Magic Room PJ Party, Post it notes, Stars, Wamart

From the Expert: Oh, the Places We Will Go (this summer in NYC)!

May 15, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

We’re getting excited for a summer of fun in NYC…thank goodness for Mommy Nearest! {This is a sponsored post as part of the Mommy Expert program. All opinions expressed here are solely mine.}

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Open, Sesame (Allergy)

May 13, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 4 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Everything Fabulous, Fun, Health & Well Being, Reflections Tagged With: adult onset, Allergic Girl, epi pen, food allergies, food allergy awareness, gluten allergy, sesame allergy, shellfish allergy, Sloane Miller, The Institute of Culinary Education, WFUV

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 12, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: Martha Stewart, Matrix Awards, Mother's Day, New York Women in Communications, Oprah Winfrey, Waldorf Astoria

Sunday Morning Swap: Little Swappies

May 7, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 3 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Budget Friendly, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Things To Do Tagged With: Avenues The World School, Chelsea, garage sale, getting into NYC with kids, Highline, Kids at Work, Little Swappies, Mommy Nearest, NYC, swap meet, Urban Sitter

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