In the spirit of no tricks and just treats this Halloween, mom a la mode wants to continue to share some great resources for healthy family eating here on the ol’ blog. And given the candy and sugar-saturated festivities sure to be taking place this week, I figured a post about Catherine McCord’s latest cookbook […]
Archives for October 2013
petite PARADE Kids Fashion Week: Stride Rite’s Spring 2014 Collection
Another warm Fall weekend brought mom a la mode to Industria Studios in the West Village recently to see what Stride Rite had in store for Spring 2014. 2014 is a big year for Stride Rite — it’s their 95th year designing children’s shoes, keeping style and the development of little feet front-and-center as always. […]
Kidfresh Super Duper Nuggets: Review, Giveaway AND Twitter Party (oh, my!) {Giveaway Closed}
This is a sponsored post. Now that Roc is in preschool, I’m always on the hunt for something healthy, yummy and easy to either pack in his lunch box or have ready for him when he comes home. I’ve been a big fan of the Kidfresh line of frozen kid’s meals with hidden veggies for […]
Wordless Wednesday: Our Fall Visit to Storybook Land in Photos
We recently re-visited Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, to experience their seasonal activities. Lucky for you, this is their Trick-or-Treat Weekend coming up, with family-friendly and toddler-safe (not too spooky!) Halloween tricks and treats in store. Visit their website for more information. If you happen to miss the Halloween or Fall festivities, […]
Tracy LaGrua Photography: Fall Mini Session Special
I know…I know…it’s not even Halloween yet. But when a great deal becomes available for the chance to have *amazing* holiday photos, mom a la mode jumps on it. I’ve been a friend of Tracy LaGrua’s for years (dating back to our days at Liz Claiborne!) and a fan of her photography work since I […]
Kids Fashion Week: Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer 14 Childrenswear Collection
As part of Kids Fashion Week festivities, I had the chance to attend an Oscar de la Renta Childrenswear Trunkshow at the Rosie Pope Maternity store in TriBeCa. And I am still swooning over the delicious exquisiteness of each piece in the Spring/Summer ’14 collection. Sumptuous duchess satin dresses. Meticulously hand-crafted pieces. Vivid colors, exclusive […]
How to Make Gnocchi Like a Pro with Craftsy.com
Raise your hand if you grew up knowing that Wednesday was “Prince Spaghetti Day?” But I bet you did not know that Thursday is typically Gnocchi Day in Rome. Neither did I. Until a few days ago. That’s just one of many fascinating facts that I learned recently while partaking in Chef Gerri Sarnataro’s “How […]
Wordless Wednesday: Weenie Wagon Edition
I first published this post back in April…since then, Rosie’s Weenie Wagon has been on a roll! From TV to print to digital articles about her, Rosie is leading a food truck revolution in Northern New Jersey. Keep on truckin’, Rosie!
{Guest Post} From One Child to Two…Learning to Embrace the Chaos and Enjoy the Moment
I get my inspiration for blog posts from a variety of sources, and the daily Facebook musings and interactions of my friends and fans are no exception. A recent status update of my college friend, Susan Adell, resonated with me on a few levels. She shared about managing her once Type-A life with her newly […]
Wordless Wednesday: Decorating a Mantle for Fall
My mom and I were at it again — hitting a big Michael’s half-price sale recently to accomplish a Fall motif for my mantle on a budget. We purchased two (2) six-foot leaf garlands and about three decorative Fall foliage inserts for greens and texture. We filled the candlesticks with amber-colored glass beads and a […]