If you’ve followed my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds over the past few days, you know that I was in Chicago for the BlogHer ’13 Conference. What exactly is BlogHer and why should you care about it? More on that from CNN. Why did I travel to my second favorite city in the world, sitting […]
Archives for July 2013
7 Minutes with Dr. Travis Stork at BlogHer’13
I should start this post telling you that I had no idea up until just about a week before I was scheduled to meet Dr. Travis Stork at BlogHer’13 in Chicago, that I would be interviewing a pop culture sensation. And you know how much mom a la mode loves pop culture. Sure, I knew […]
One Hot Mani…Three Ways to Wear It
Ever since I spotted Essie’s Sunday Funday on my bestie Heather, I was on a mission to try it out at my next mani appointment. Because nothing quite screams summer like a fun, fresh color on the fingertips! Thankfully, we had a family wedding coming up, and knew that it would make a splash against […]
A First-Look at HBO Documentary FIRST COMES LOVE
I had the chance to preview an HBO documentary, FIRST COMES LOVE — an autobiography about the decision of filmmaker, Nina Davenport, to have a baby on her own at age 42. The touching film is opening theatrically at the IFC Center in NYC on July 24 for a one-week run, and premieres July 29 […]
Summer Fun Series: Celebrating a Birthday at Sesame Place
My son turned three last week and we decided to take a family day trip to Sesame Place to celebrate. It seemed fitting since last year, we celebrated his second birthday in Disney World. We’re beginning to think we very well may be on to an annual tradition here… Familiar with the opening line of […]
The Mommy Nearest Summer Challenge is On…{Closed}
This is a sponsored post. Over the past few months, I’ve shared some of my contributions and experiences with you from my work as Contributor (or “Expert Mom” as they like to call it) to Mommy Nearest. The free mobile app, as you’ll recall, helps parents find child-friendly resources wherever they may be throughout the […]
Just in Time for Bastille Day…
It’s Bastille Day — and what better way to commemorate than to celebrate with a decadent French dinner? OK, so full disclosure — these are pics from our anniversary dinner back in late May — but thought it was perfectly fitting for the occasion! I LOVE French food — from bistro fare like steak frites […]
From the Expert: Surviving Disney in the Summer {Guest Post}
Last summer at this time, I was frantically making the final touches to my family’s trip to Disney World. I found Disney Travel Expert and Mompreneur, Jenn Whitney of Whiteglove Destinations via Twitter and she was so super helpful to me, that I asked her to share her Disney travel tips here on mom a […]
Farmer’s Market Sunday Supper {Recipe}
Farmer’s Markets throughout the New York City Metro Area are just as abundant as the fresh, local produce that they peddle. While the open markets in my neck of the woods in Northern New Jersey tend to be open on Sunday mornings, I do know of many others available during weekdays, too. I just LOVE […]
{Guest Post} Handy Kids at Home Depot with Playground Talk
Fellow Mommy Expert, Lauren Seise, of Playground Talk shares this great program at your local Home Depot — the first Saturday every month!