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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
{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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]