A few years back when The Hubs and I would commute to work into the city together, our first stop would always be the Dunkin’ Donuts located just steps from our building. He’d get a medium hot coffee – milk, no sugar – and I’d get either an iced decaf with skim or an iced […]
How I Created 3 Yummy Dinners with $25 from ALDI (and you can, too!) {Giveaway Closed}
I first became aware of ALDI supermarkets when my brother lived in Germany. And then slowly started to see the “high-quality, low-price” grocery retailer chain popping up around me in suburban New Jersey. And I was intrigued….what is this ALDI – and is it as great as everyone says it is from a price/value standpoint? […]
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 […]
Striding into a new school year with Stride Rite {Giveaway Closed}
It’s always special for me to see life come full circle when it relates to experiences with my young son. Because let’s face it – some traditions are just so special the first time that they’re worth repeating. Paying these traditions forward is a way to further honor the place they have in your life […]
Step into Summer with MICHAEL Michael Kors Sandals for Your Little Lady {Giveaway Closed}
This one’s for the glamour girls: A MICHAEL Michael Kors Sandal Giveaway for the little lady in your life! Earlier this week I had the chance to preview some amazing Fall shoes as part of the FFaNY New York Shoe Expo. And while there are more details coming later this summer as to what you can […]
Smashburger: It’s a SMASH! {Giveaway Closed}
Hungry for more burger info? As we watch the last few days of National Burger Month fade into June, what better way to say hello to summer than with a smashing burger giveaway?! I finally got myself – and my family – to Smashburger last week, after several years of eyeing the various locations around […]
For the Love of Design: Customized Facebook Cover Art {Giveaway}
One thing I love about blogging is how it allows me to cross paths with some very cool people from my very former life in the fashion industry. As much as I enjoy being primarily home with my son and freelancing, I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t miss the collaborative process that […]
Mom a la Mode’s Meals in Minutes (Recipe and Giveaway!)
As much as this mama is an avid cook and self-proclaimed foodie, there are times when even mom a la mode needs a little help from her friends to get a healthy meal on the table. And it’s on those nights that I’ve found the following pantry and freezer staples to do the trick: For […]