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Wordless Wednesday: Our Fall Visit to Storybook Land in Photos

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]