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{Guest Post} Reflections on “The Storm” — Long Beach Island, NJ

November 18, 2012 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

{Guest Post} Reflections on “The Storm” — Long Beach Island, NJ

I got to know Jen Madden through the community in which I live in Northern New Jersey, and have often enjoyed swapping stories about our respective experiences at the Jersey Shore, as we both have spent considerable amounts of time on Long Beach Island over the years.  As we are all dealing with the effects […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: B B Department Store, Bay Avenue, Beach Haven, Chicken or The Egg, Chowderfest, Country Kettle Fudge, Fantasy Island Ferris Wheel, Holgate, Jennifer Madden TV reporter, Jersey Shore, Long Beach Island, Sandy, Sea Spray Motel, Superstorm

For Shore, We’ll Never Forget Sandy

November 7, 2012 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

For Shore, We’ll Never Forget Sandy

I still really can’t believe what happened last week. Sandy. Ugh…Sandy. Over the past few days, there have been utility crews from allover the US driving up and down my county’s major artery, working long hours to restore power to homes, schools and businesses. There are trees down everywhere: on houses, cars, bridges, etc. There […]

Filed Under: Reflections Tagged With: Boardwalk, Funtown Pier, Hurricane Sandy, Jersey Shore, Kohr's, Lavallette, Maruca's, new normal, Restore the Shore, Sandy, Seaside Heights, Seaside Heights amusements, Storm hits New Jersey, Superstorm Sandy, Utility workers

Empty Nest, Happy Heart

October 8, 2012 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Empty Nest, Happy Heart

Our handyman, Joe, just left after tackling an exhaust vent project on the exterior of our house…and I’m still thinking about him. Not Joe. Lloyd. I’m thinking about Lloyd. Who is Lloyd? Let me set the scene for you: Late in the summer, it was a pretty typical Sunday night in our Northern New Jersey […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: bird falls from nest, bird nest in exhaust vent, Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital, Raptor's Trust, what to do if you find a baby bird, Wyckoff Environmental Center

{Guest Post} From Wendy’s Window: And They’re Off…

September 20, 2012 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

{Guest Post} From Wendy’s Window: And They’re Off…

I’ve known Wendy White Lees for over 2 years now and have always been drawn to her wisdom, wit and interesting perspective on everyday life in the ‘burbs and beyond. I’m happy to feature her as this week’s contributor to mom a la mode: Wendy is an editor, blogger, fiction writer and copy writer (you […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: Back to School, Scribd, Walking to School, Wendy White Lees

The Sea: Best Gift-Giver Ever

August 19, 2012 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

The Sea: Best Gift-Giver Ever

I’m blogging from the beach this week and find myself reminiscing a bit, and marveling at the beautifully peaceful and picturesque “gifts of the sea.” I know, I know – that story has long been written by the prolific Anne Morrow Lindbergh.  And the book has resonated with me far beyond the first time I […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Barnegat Bay, Colonial Bakery, Gift from the Sea, Jersey Shore, Kohr's, Maruca's, Seaside Heights

Spreading Some Sunshine: BlogHer and Beyond

August 5, 2012 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Spreading Some Sunshine: BlogHer and Beyond

My friend and fellow blogger, Alison H. of Mixer Upper, recently granted mom a la mode the Sunshine Award: a viral accolade highlighting a series of blogs that the recipient enjoys reading.  The idea is to shine some light, show some digital love and pay it forward. I purposely waited to bestow the Sunshine Award […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Reflections Tagged With: blog conventions, blogging, BlogHer, Dannon Greek yogurt, Hersheys, Hillshire Farms, Land o Lakes, New York, SO Delicious, Sunshine Award

Tips for Traveling with a Tot and Large Group (from someone who lived to tell about it)

July 31, 2012 by Lisa Pisano 7 Comments

Tips for Traveling with a Tot and Large Group (from someone who lived to tell about it)

As you might know from some previous mom a la mode posts, our Disney Dream vacation involved a large, extended family and a toddler on land and at sea.  We traveled on buses, trams, monorails, planes, a cruise ship, cars and vans and thankfully handled it like champs.  This is entirely thanks to the generous contributions […]

Filed Under: Everything Fabulous, Fun, Reflections, Travel Tagged With: Baby Jogger City Mini, Bark Tees, Dining at Disney, Disney Dream, Disney Vacation Tips, Disney World, Papa's Travel Store, Travel Tips for Families, Travel Tips for Large Group, Traveling with Kids

Food, Fashion, Fun and Everything Fabulous in Delightful Disney

July 26, 2012 by Lisa Pisano 7 Comments

Food, Fashion, Fun and Everything Fabulous in Delightful Disney

My family’s Disney Dream Vacation started with two and a half days at Walt Disney World, followed by a five night Bahamian Cruise on the Disney Dream.  As you can imagine, there is so much to talk about, but I don’t want to overload you with Pixie Dust. So in true mom a la mode […]

Filed Under: Everything Fabulous, Fashion, Food, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Reflections, Travel Tagged With: Castaway Cay, Coach, Cruise Food, Dining at Disney, Disney Dream, Disney World, food allergy on vacation, kate spade, Liberty Tree Tavern, Miraclesuit, Nautica, Palo, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pixie Dust, Tommy Bahama

The Vacation That Almost Wasn’t…

July 23, 2012 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

The Vacation That Almost Wasn’t…

Mom a la mode is back from her family’s Disney Dream Vacation, and it was truly one of the most memorable vacations on many levels.  For starters, it was my son’s first time on an aircraft and sea vessel, and it was our first time traveling as a large group.  As you might have read […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections, Travel Tagged With: Disney Dream, Disney World, sick on vacation, Space Mountain, Traveling with a sick toddler

Welcome Video from Mom a la Mode, Herself…

June 18, 2012 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Welcome Video from Mom a la Mode, Herself…

[wpvideo UR4XKJSJ] I know, I know — I’ve been posting for weeks now.  But today marks the official launch of my blog, complete with logo and site components fully built out.  Take a minute to watch my video and click around a bit. Stay tuned for a fresh post later this week about my family’s […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: blogging, mom a la mode, video

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