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Guest Post: Tales from Behind the Pizza Counter

October 21, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 1 Comment

Guest Post: Tales from Behind the Pizza Counter

It’s National Pizza Month! Our special guest contributor this week is Ariana Garbaccio, of Garbo’s Italian Deli & Pizza in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey.  In this week’s post, Ariana shares a first-hand perspective on owning a mom-and-pop pizza shop and what she sees from behind the counter.  Enjoy!   Owning your own business takes a lot […]

Filed Under: Food, Kid & Family Friendly, Reflections Tagged With: bergen county pizza, garbo's ho ho kus, national pizza month, pizza

What the Teacher Wants You to Know: A Must-Read for Parents

October 15, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 3 Comments

What the Teacher Wants You to Know: A Must-Read for Parents

As the daughter of a former principal and a former school teacher, and a close friend to many teachers, I’ve been privy to stories of all types as they relate to parent and student interactions.  And there have been times that I was shocked at the audacity of some parents and touched by the sensitivity […]

Filed Under: Fun, Humor, Kid & Family Friendly, Reflections, Uncategorized Tagged With: education, outrageous parent teacher stories, parent teacher issues, school, teacher stories

Come to the Water: A Reflection

August 24, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 13 Comments

Come to the Water: A Reflection

Did you know that mom a la mode was born on the beach of the Jersey Shore? Three years ago, just as my son was about to turn one, a cataclysmic shift occurred in my life. Well, it felt cataclysmic at the time…but in hindsight, it was the best thing that could’ve happened to me. […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Reflections Tagged With: grief, Jersey Shore, loss, summer 2014, Superstorm Sandy

Good Grief: A Reflection

June 10, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 6 Comments

Good Grief: A Reflection

It’s been just about 4 months since my mom has left this world. There are times it feels like yesterday, and there are times it feels like it happened 4 years ago. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the cruel, cold winter that we all pulled out from here in the Northeast. My situation aside, it […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: grief, loss, mom

Memories of My Mom Through Flowers {And a Teleflora Giveaway – Closed}

April 27, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 8 Comments

Memories of My Mom Through Flowers {And a Teleflora Giveaway – Closed}

My mom always loved flowers.  From fresh, vibrant arrangements to the silken variety that adorned our house, she was a big fan of botanicals.   Some of my fondest memories are of her showing up to a holiday at my home with a beautiful fresh arrangement in hand – the perfect accent piece to my […]

Filed Under: Fun, Product Reviews & Giveaways, Reflections Tagged With: butterfly serenity bouquet, flowers, Giveaway, Mother's Day, mother's day gift ideas, teleflora

Life A La Mode: On the Passing of My Mom

March 10, 2014 by Lisa Pisano 39 Comments

Life A La Mode: On the Passing of My Mom

They say that March goes in like a lion and out like a lamb. I’m in the thick of the lion’s roar right now, fresh from losing my mother to a rare and aggressive colon cancer that swiftly and unapologetically took over her body. After her official diagnosis on Christmas Eve, my beautiful, feisty, smart […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Reflections Tagged With: Disney, Disney Social Media Moms, losing a parent, Reflections

Pork, Beans and Greens: Our New Year’s Day Foodie Traditions

January 1, 2014 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Pork, Beans and Greens: Our New Year’s Day Foodie Traditions

Just before heading out to dinner last night, I made sure to turn off my lentil soup that was simmering away on the stove. Because what is New Year’s Eve without legumes??? Legend has it that if one does not consume at least a cup of peas, beans or lentils within 24 hours of the […]

Filed Under: Food, Fun, Reflections Tagged With: beans, greens, ham glaze, lentils, new year's day food traditions, pork, The Pioneer Woman

Keeping Up with The Elf on the Shelf: Tips from Readers

December 2, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Keeping Up with The Elf on the Shelf: Tips from Readers

Right before Thanksgiving, I had a little dialogue with some friends and fans of the mom a la mode Facebook Page about how to properly navigate the Elf on the Shelf tradition. You see, this is a big year for the Elf in our family, as Roc is old enough to comprehend – ok, maybe […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: downloadable elf letters, downloadable santa letters, elf on a shelf, holiday ideas, portable north pole

{Guest Post} From One Child to Two…Learning to Embrace the Chaos and Enjoy the Moment

October 7, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

{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 […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: guest post, one child to two, Susan Adell, transition, Type A parent

{Guest Post} Embracing My Role as a Mompreneur: My Arbonne Journey

September 23, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

{Guest Post} Embracing My Role as a Mompreneur:  My Arbonne Journey

This is a sponsored post. I often like to shine a bit of light on Mompreneurs who are eager to share their passion for what they do here on the blog.  This guest post is by Laura Kiernan Seltmann, a Northern New Jersey mom whose corporate career set the foundation for her Arbonne journey… Balancing […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Reflections Tagged With: Arbonne, corporate downsizing, guest post, Laura Kiernan Seltmann, natural beauty products, Sponsored, work from home

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