First Birthday Gift Dilemma

I feel bad that I can’t think of any fun gifts for my baby Sean’s first birthday. Between his older brother’s toys, things that he gets due to nature of my job and the super generosity of family and friends, … Read More

NYC Restaurant Week

New York Restaurant Week is one of the most popular events in the city. This year, the event takes place from January 21–25 and January 28–February 1. During this time, you can enjoy three-course fixed-price meal ($24.07 lunches, $35 dinners) … Read More

How to be Your Physical Best in 2008

As the year begins, many of us are focusing on fitness. Fortunately, I was able to get some tips from Laura Miranda MPT, CSCS of NYC Adventure Boot Camp. (Their boot camp is for women of all ages and fitness … Read More

99 Thanks

One of the things that I’m working on in 2008 is being more thankful. I have an amazing life and I want to be sure not to take it for granted. So now (more than ever) I’m focusing on saying … Read More

I Resolve to Make My Own Goals in 2008

I’m a goals-type person.  I always have been (my mom says that I have been writing and checking things off lists since as long as she can remember) and I probably always will be.  The cool thing is that many … Read More

Today was a good day…

Today was such a great day.  Everyone in the family has gotten over the worst of their cold symptoms, so we’re back on track. My husband and I had our first kid-free movie date since Sean (our 10 months old … Read More

The best plans of men and mice often go awry…

“The best plans of men and mice often go awry” – Robert Burns My husband (a new teacher) has vacation this entire week.   So, last week we made plans for every day of our “at-home” vacation in the City.  Monday, … Read More

Time, Energy & Money

At different points in my life, time, energy and money have held varying levels of importance.  Sometimes, money is more important….it will be so again in a couple of years when we’ll need a bigger car; to buy a home; etc.  Right now, … Read More

Little Airplane Productions

On Wednesday, my three year old son Michael took part in a focus group for an upcoming show by Little Airplane Productions, the creators of The Wonder Pets, Oobi and more preschool programming.  Beforehand, I told him that his “job” … Read More